Zahid: RM400,000 allocated to repair collapsed jetty in Semporna
KOTA KINABALU: An immediate allocation of RM400,000 has been approved to repair a village jetty which collapsed at Pulau Pababag, Semporna. Read full story
PM Anwar unveils Malaysia Madani logo
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the logo of Malaysia Madani, a concept he introduced as an effort to drive and restore Malaysia’s dignity and glory in the global arena. Read full story
Amanah to hold talks with Barisan on state polls, says Khalid
KOTA BARU: The top leadership of Amanah has given the green light for discussions to be held with Barisan Nasional about matters related to the six state elections. Read full story
Another victory for Malaysia against self-proclaimed Sulu heirs
THE Spanish Constitutional Court has rejected the extraordinary constitutional appeal filed by Sulu Sultanate heirs (claimants) against the annulment of Gonzalo Stampa’s appointment as arbitrator in the so-called Sulu dispute, Azalina Othman Said said today. The law and institutional reforms minister said Putrajaya received official confirmation the constitutional appeal filed by the claimants was rejected.
Shell net profit hits record US$42 billion
SHELL’S net profit surged to a record US$42.3 billion (RM180.3 billion) last year, the British energy giant said today, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent oil and gas prices soaring. The post-tax figure was more than double the amount achieved in 2021, the group’s earnings statement revealed.
Sarawak revenue hits record RM11.9 billion
SARAWAK has registered a revenue of RM11.9 billion for 2022, the highest ever achieved by the state. Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg said the figure had surpassed its projected revenue of RM10.2 billion by 17%.
PM urges private bodies, GLCs to play greater role in vocational training
IN a bid to intensify technical and vocational education and training (TVET), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim suggested the private sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) step up their involvement and cooperation in such efforts. He said their greater participation can meet industry needs and resolve problems such as mismatches between training benchmarks and industry requirements, as […]
UK schools fight misogynism peddled by online influencer Tate
WHEN Nick Hewlett, head of a London school, was told about controversial online influencer Andrew Tate by a parent, he had never heard the name. Yet he soon found out that his students were familiar with all of Tate’s misogynist posts on social media.
No compromise on violation of WHO convention on tobacco control by Health Ministry officials, says deputy DG
KUALA LUMPUR: There will be no compromise with any health official who violates the guidelines of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and the related policies, says the Health Ministry. Read full story
Floods: Over 500 evacuees still in relief centres in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: More than 500 people remained in the various relief centres following floods in five districts in Sabah on Thursday (Feb 2). Read full story