Turkish Embassy asking its citizens in Malaysia to donate essential items
KUALA LUMPUR: The Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has called on its citizens in Malaysia to send winter clothing, basic amenities and food aid following the devastating earthquake which hit the country recently. Read full story
Malaysia does not condone use of violence to resolve conflict in south Thailand, says PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will not condone violence to resolve any conflict in southern Thailand. Read full story
Budget 2023 must focus on federal road maintenance, says Ahmad Maslan
BUDGET 2023 that will be tabled on February 24 must focus on problems related to the maintenance of federal roads, Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan said. He said the matter often cropped up as a major issue during Budget 2023 dialogue sessions in most states.
IMF, Pakistan in last-ditch talks as visit winds up
PAKISTAN’s government today remained locked in crunch talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the release of a crucial financial bailout on the last scheduled day of the global lender’s visit. An IMF delegation landed in Islamabad last week to thrash out tough conditions that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called “beyond imagination”.
Education Ministry probes claim of teacher coaxing student to convert to Islam
THE Education Ministry is investigating an allegation that a teacher has been coaxing a student to convert to Islam. The ministry said in a statement today that it took a serious view of the allegation and stressed that religion should not be used as a tool to threaten racial harmony.
Thomas bids to strike suit against him in Sulu case
FORMER attorney-general Tommy Thomas filed an application to strike out a suit filed against him for allegedly mishandling a claim by descendants of the Sulu sultanate over the northern Borneo territory, FreeMalaysiaToday reported. https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/02/09/ex-ag-seeks-to-annul-sulu-misfeasance-suit/
Navy to join search for missing commando
MELAKA: The Navy will join the search and rescue (SAR) to find an Army commando who went missing and is feared drowned on Tuesday (Feb 7) near Pulau Undan here. Read full story
Genting crash: Man heartbroken over loss of three family members
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A man not only lost his wife, but also his sister and sister-in-law in the incident where a tour van crashed at KM4.8 Jalan Genting Highlands in Pahang on Wednesday (Feb 8). Read full story
Education Ministry probing allegations teacher told student to convert
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has received feedback from the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department on allegations involving a teacher who told a student to convert as seen in a video that went viral on social media on Feb 8. Read full story
Armed Forces Royal Medical Corps team to be deployed to Turkiye on Feb 10, says Tok Mat
KOTA KINABALU: A Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) Royal Medical Corps team will be deployed to Turkiye early Friday (Feb 10) morning to set up a field hospital, following the earthquake that hit the country three days ago, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story