Credit Suisse posts biggest loss since 2008 financial crisis
CREDIT Suisse today posted its biggest annual loss since the 2008 financial crisis and the scandal-plagued Swiss banking giant expects to fall deeper into the red this year. Switzerland’s second-biggest bank, which unveiled a dramatic restructuring plan last October aimed at stopping the rot, reported a net loss of 7.3 billion Swiss francs (RM34 billion) […]
Trawler with five crewmen nabbed for illegal fishing in Mersing
MERSING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has impounded a local fishing boat for suspicion of carrying out illegal fishing off Johor waters. Read full story
Don't keep us in the dark, tell us about unity govt secretariat meetings, says Muda
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) says they would like the unity government secretariat to inform the party of any meetings taking place. Read full story
Dialysis centre much needed in Tenom, says MP
KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah MP has welcomed the proposal by the state government to establish a much-needed dialysis centre in the interior Tenom district. Read full story
Sarawak ready to host Sukma next year, says Abang Jo
KUCHING: Sarawak is prepared to host the next Malaysia Games (Sukma) in 2024 if no other state wants to organise it, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Read full story
Company director remanded for accepting cash from 'Datuk Seri' to launder money
PUTRAJAYA: A company director has been remanded for allegedly accepting money from a “Datuk Seri” to carry out money laundering activities. Read full story
Genting crash: Deceased was holding someone else's MyKad, say cops on mistaken identity situation
KUANTAN: Police have now correctly identified the seven victims who died in the Genting Highlands tourist van crash after family member confirmation. Read full story
Negri Islamic council regrets resurfacing allegations of misappropriated zakat funds
SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Islamic Affairs Council (MAINS) has expressed regret over resurfacing allegations that tithe funds had been misappropriated. Read full story
PM in Thailand for 2-day official visit
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Thailand for a two-day official visit to elevate bilateral ties and strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and the neighbouring kingdom. The special aircraft carrying Anwar and his wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, landed at the Military Air Terminal 2 at 1pm (local time).
Khairy to join Hot FM as radio announcer
FORMER health minister Khairy Jamaluddin has joined Hot FM as a radio announcer under the Bekpes Hot segment, the New Straits Times reported. Khairy will be on the air at the radio station beginning next Wednesday 6-10am.