Not right to cut development allocations for MPs in Sabah, Sarawak, says Kota Belud MP
KOTA KINABALU: It is not right to cut development allocations for MPs, especially in Sabah and Sarawak, says Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis. Read full story
Hisham, Maulizan should be given chance to appeal, says Khaled Nordin
JOHOR BARU: Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and Datuk Maulizan Bujang should be given a chance to defend themselves, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Read full story
Left lane of Meru Tunnel on NSE southbound to be closed for pavement works
THE left lane at the Meru Tunnel on the North-South Expressway from KM260.30 to KM262.05 (southbound) at the Kuala Kangsar-Ipoh stretch will be closed for pavement works starting Tuesday. PLUS Malaysia Bhd in a statement today said the temporary closure will be done in stages until Feb 16, from 9pm to noon.
Nicol David urges more exposure for national squash players
NATIONAL squash legend Nicol Ann David is of the view that the national squash players need more exposure through participation in international tournaments to reach the level she did in her heyday. Nicol, who held the world number one female squash player spot for a record 112 months, said it will help them gain experience […]
Cuepacs proposes extending maximum loan tenure to prevent bankruptcies
THE Finance Ministry and Bank Negara must look into extending the maximum loan tenure to increase disposable income and prevent bankruptcy, Congress of Unions of Employees in Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Adnan Mat said. He said borrowers would then have the option of having lower loan repayments as they deal with the impact […]
6th Memphis police officer fired over Tyre Nichols death
THE Memphis Police Department yesterday said it had fired a sixth officer involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old African American whose fatal beating shocked the nation. Preston Hemphill, who had been in the southern US city’s police force since 2018, “violated multiple departmental policies,” including on “personal conduct,” “truthfulness” and regulations on […]
Ex-Johor MB enters Umno veep race
FORMER Johor menteri besar Hasni Mohammad has thrown his hat into the ring and will be among those vying for an Umno vice-president post in the upcoming party polls. Confirming his intention, the Umno Supreme Council member said he was availing himself to be a candidate as it was the only top position that can […]
Shahrir Samad announces his retirement from politics
JOHOR BARU: After more than 40 years, Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad is closing the curtain on his political career and will not be defending his Johor Baru Umno division chief post, which he has held since the 1980s. Read full story
Autonomy in varsities will herald new era in activism in Malaysia, say IIUM, UM student unions
PETALING JAYA: The Higher Education Ministry’s resolution to integrate independence and autonomy to student movements and unions will herald a new era of student activism in Malaysia, say the International Islamic University Malaysia and Universiti Malaya student unions. Read full story
King and Queen convey condolences to Aishah Ahmad's family
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has expressed his condolences to the family of Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Datuk Aishah Ahmad Badjunaid, who died on Thursday (Feb 2). Read full story