State polls: S'gor Pakatan leaders to discuss seat distribution soon
KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor Pakatan Harapan top leadership will be meeting soon to discuss seat distribution for the upcoming state election, says Izham Hashim. Read full story
JB cops nab man high on drugs after high-speed chase
JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested a 28-year-old man after a high-speed chase on Jalan Datin Halimah, here. Read full story
Covid-19: Only 1.9% in Johor have taken second booster dose, says state Health exco
JOHOR BARU: The take-up rate for the second booster vaccine dose against Covid-19 in Johor is still low, at only 1.9%, says Ling Tian Soon. Read full story
More than 300,000 expected to visit Batu Caves
MORE than 300,000 visitors are expected to throng Batu Caves in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration, starting this evening until tomorrow. Acting Selangor police chief S. Sasikala Devi Subramaniam said this was after the management of temples in Batu Caves informed the police they are expecting more visitors when the chariots arrive this evening.
Japan PM dismisses aide over homophobic comments
JAPANESE Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dismissed one of his secretaries today over homophobic comments that the leader called “outrageous”. Kishida said the remarks by Masayoshi Arai – in which he said he “doesn’t even want to look at” married same-sex couples – were “outrageous” and “incompatible” with an inclusive society the government is aiming for.
Sabah Health Dept to engage with more govt agencies, private sector and public to improve system
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Health officials wish to increase awareness on healthcare and other issues by engaging with more agencies and people this year. Read full story
MACC records statements of 15 Bersatu leaders and contractors, says report
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from more than 15 individuals in its investigations on funds received by Bersatu during the former administration. Read full story
'Shadow' Cabinet will make me a more effective minister, says Salahuddin Ayub
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub welcomes the formation of a “shadow” Cabinet, saying that having a peer from the Opposition will make him more effective in his role. Read full story
Malaysia's KL Tower International Jump returns after 3-year hiatus
KUALA LUMPUR: After a three-year postponement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kuala Lumpur Tower International Jump Malaysia (KLTIJM) which entered its 20th year this year, is back on Friday. Read full story
PETRONAS celebrates CNY with Sentuhan Kasih recipients in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Underprivileged families received food packages and festive hampers contributed by PETRONAS in conjunction with Chinese New Year celebrations on Saturday (Feb 4). Read full story