Rape-accused cricketer Lamichhane back on Nepal squad
STAR Nepalese cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who is free on bail while facing rape charges, will take the pitch at the upcoming World Cup League 2 tri-series, Cricket Nepal has announced. Lamichhane is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in a Kathmandu hotel room last August.
Salahuddin says Amanah to negotiate with Umno if expelled members want to join
AMANAH would need to consult Umno first, if it wished to accept any of the recently expelled Umno members, according to Amanah deputy president Salahuddin Ayub. He said discussions would be required to maintain the current harmony between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN), once sworn enemies now working together in the unity government.
Nazri not unity govt appointment, says Anwar
FORMER tourism, arts and culture minister Nazri Aziz’s appointment as Malaysia’s envoy to the United States was made by the previous government, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today. Anwar said Nazri’s appointment was made close to one year ago and the US took about six months to confirm it.
China musicians keen to stage international music fest in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: A group from China is interested to work with Sabah to hold an international music festival in the state. Read full story
Turkiye earthquake: Malaysian rescue team finds six bodies
GAZIANTEP (Turkiye): The MAS-01 Smart team found six bodies of earthquake victims on Friday (Feb 11) in the ruins of a seven-storey hotel and residential building in Nurdagi here. Read full story
Use proper channels to air views, Khaled tells Ismail Sabri
JOHOR BARU: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob should use proper channels within the party to voice out his views, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Read full story
Turkiye earthquake: Anwar conveys condolences to Erdogan
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and offered prayers for victims of the strong earthquake that rocked Turkiye last Monday. Read full story
Education Ministry to address malnutrition in schoolchildren, says Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry is making malnutrition in students a priority as this can affect their physical and cognitive growth, says Fadhlina Sidek. Read full story
Rural and Regional Development Ministry will ensure SPM holders do not drop out from further studies, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) will ensure that there is no dropping out among Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) holders, especially from rural communities to continue their education to a higher level. Read full story
Dr Mahathir to discuss Malay NGO's direction with Annuar Musa
KOTA BHARU: Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) pro-tem chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will meet Muafakat Nasional (MN) president Tan Sri Annuar Musa next week to discuss the direction the non-governmental organisation should take. Read full story