Duo nabbed for allegedly extorting trader
POLICE have arrested two men on suspicion of extorting a trader at a trading stall on Jalan Kebun Bunga, set up in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration. Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the suspects, believed to be secret society members, were nabbed not far from the scene following a report lodged by the victim at about 4am […]
Thaipusam excitement a reflection of Malaysia Madani, says Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The excitement of the Thaipusam celebration in the country on Sunday (Feb 5) is a reflection of the nature of the Malaysia Madani society which is open and has respect for one another, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Cops issue 17 summonses, seize three bikes during traffic ops in Ampang
AMPANG: A total of 17 traffic summonses were issued for various offences while three motorcycles were seized for illegal modifications following an operation at Bukit Tinjau here. Read full story
Gov't to intensify efforts to unite people, says Mohd Na'im
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will intensify efforts to foster unity among the people regardless of their background, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. Read full story
Telcos can offer lower rates under Broadband Unity Package, says Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The Fixed Internet Broadband Unity Package rate announced by the government only serves as a baseline for telecommunications companies in providing services to their customers, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story
Alleged smuggler nabbed after high-speed chase in Tawau
KOTA KINABALU: A 22-year-old man was nabbed in Tawau for allegedly trying to smuggle out liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) on Saturday (Feb 4) evening. Read full story
US Ambassador wishes Happy Thaipusam to Malaysians
PETALING JAYA: US Ambassador to Malaysia Brian McFeeters is wishing a Happy Thaipusam to all Malaysians. Read full story
Catholic cardinal chides Peru Congress for inaction on vote
VIOLENT new street protests gripped downtown Lima last night, hours after a Roman Catholic cardinal voiced dismay that the nation’s Congress again declined to advance elections to defuse Peru’s political crisis. Thousands of protesters skirmished with riot police once night fell, scattering amid tear gas volleys but regrouping in an effort to reach Peru’s Congress.
[WATCH] Petaling Jaya MP calls city home
PETALING Jaya lawmaker Lee Chean Chung is no stranger to the federal seat he won last year. He lived in the city for more than a decade after leaving his hometown of Kuantan in 2003. “This is my second home. This is where I studied and worked. So I’m quite familiar with PJ,” he told […]
9 missing after fishing boat capsizes in South Korea
RESCUE workers were searching by sea and air for nine people missing after a fishing boat capsized in waters off South Korea’s southwestern coast, authorities said today. The 24-tonne vessel overturned in waters off the coast of Sinan county late last night, according to the interior ministry.