Ten Hag fumes over Casemiro red card in Man Utd win
ERIK ten Hag criticised “inconsistent” VAR after Manchester United’s Casemiro was the only player sent off following a mass brawl in yesterday’s 2-1 win against Crystal Palace. Bruno Fernandes’ early penalty and a Marcus Rashford strike put United on course for a 13th successive home win in all competitions.
Kelantan villagers plead for authorities to solve stagnant floodwaters issue
RESIDENTS of Kampung Tersang, Rantau Panjang, near Pasir Mas, have expressed concern over recurring floods in the village as a result of overflowing at the confluence of Sungai Lanchang and Sungai Golok. Resident Mohd Shahrul Fahmi Rosli, 26, said heavy rain on Friday caused the water level in both rivers to rise.
Malaysia confident of avoiding recession in 2023 despite global headwinds, says Tengku Zafrul
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia is confident of achieving positive growth and avoid a recession this year despite having to navigate through global headwinds. Read full story
Anwar undergoes check-up at IJN
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he was at the National Heart Institute for a check-up on Sunday (Feb 5) morning. Read full story
Melaka’s St Paul’s Church in state of neglect
MELAKA: The oldest church ruins in South-East Asia – St Paul’s Church in Bandar Hilir – is showing signs of deterioration, says a seasoned tourism stakeholder. Read full story
No water-borne diseases reported on Pangkor Island, says Perak exco member
IPOH: There is no outbreak of any water-borne disease on Pulau Pangkor, says Perak health committee chairman A. Sivanesan. Read full story
Cops nab 7 over liquor bottle throwing incident
POLICE have arrested seven individuals, including three women, suspected of being involved in the case of throwing a glass bottle from a high-rise residential building onto a busy road in the city centre. Dang Wangi district police chief Noor Dellhan Yahaya said that the suspects, aged between 21 and 31, were arrested yesterday and today in […]
Thaipusam celebrated on a grand scale nationwide
THE Thaipusam festival is back again on a grand scale with the iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of muted celebrations due to the Covid pandemic. The mass of devotees was felt at the main thrust of the celebration at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves, Selangor, with thousands of Hindus […]
Cypriots go to the polls to elect new president in close contest
CYPRIOTS began voting today in a close presidential election between three front runners, with the electorate focused more on corruption and the economy than the island’s long-standing division. A record 14 candidates – but only two women – are standing, with the winner needing 50% plus one vote to succeed two-term President Nicos Anastasiades.
757 flood evacuees in Johor, Sabah
A TOTAL of 757 flood victims in Johor and Sabah are still being housed in several temporary relief centres as of 4pm today. IN JOHOR, the State Disaster Management Committee said the number of flood victims placed in six relief centres dropped from 623 against 670 people at 8am today.