Flood evacuee tally lower in 2 states this afternoon
THE number of flood evacuees in Sabah and Johor dropped from 1,735 to 1,573 people this afternoon. IN SABAH, the number of flood victims decreased to 642 people from 192 families, who were evacuated to 14 temporary relief centres (TRCs), compared with the 758 people from 220 families reported this morning.
Negri Sembilan MB suggests June 1 to dissolve assembly
NEGRI Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun proposed that the state assembly be dissolved on June 1 to pave the way for state elections. Aminuddin, who is also PKR vice-president, said the proposed date would need to be endorsed by the Pakatan Harapan presidential council.
Pakistan mosque suicide bomber ‘was in police uniform’
THE suicide bomber who killed 101 people inside a mosque at a police headquarters in Pakistan was wearing a uniform and helmet when he staged the attack, a police chief said Thursday. Hundreds of policemen were attending afternoon prayers in what should have been a tightly controlled compound in the northwest city of Peshawar on […]
Amanah to hold talks with BN on state polls
THE top leadership of Amanah will hold discussions with Barisan Nasional (BN) on matters related to the six state elections. Amanah communications director Khalid Samad said the distribution of seats and candidates are among the issues to be discussed, adding that these have yet to be finalised.
Anwar unveils Malaysia Madani logo
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today unveiled the logo for Malaysia Madani – a concept he introduced as an effort to drive and restore Malaysia’s dignity and glory in the global arena. According to an infographic posted on his Facebook and Twitter pages, the logo features a palm-like design bearing the four colours of the Jalur Gemilang.
1MDB trial: Witness surprised at Jho Low's denial over communication on managing Najib's AmBank accounts
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s former relationship manager at AmBank said she was surprised to hear fugitive financier Low Taek Jho had denied communicating with her over the management of the former premier’s bank accounts. Read full story
Viral photo of floods inaccurate, situation under control, says Kinabatangan disaster centre
KINABATANGAN: The Kinabatangan Disaster Operations Control Centre (PKOB) stressed that an aerial photo which went viral on social media, purportedly showing the latest flood situation at Pengkalan Jetty near here, is inaccurate. Read full story
Malaysia condemns Israel’s relentless suppression campaign against Palestinians
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has condemned in the strongest possible terms the relentless and ferocious suppression campaign by Israel against the Palestinians, especially against detainees from Jenin in the West Bank. Read full story
Comms and Digital Ministry announces RM69 fixed Internet broadband plan with speeds of up to 30Mbps for low income groups
The Communications and Digital Ministry announced that selected groups will be able to subscribe to a Unity Package fixed Internet broadband plan with unlimited data and up to 30Mbps speed for RM69 per month. Read full story
Sabah lawyers to pursue judicial review of 40% special grant in Court of Appeal after stay decision
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society (SLS) will not be deterred after its efforts to hold a judicial review against the Federal Government’s failure to conduct a review of the 40% special grant due to Sabah under the Constitution met with a stumbling block. Read full story