Agong lauds ‘strong, stable’ unity govt
YANG di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah lauded the agreement made between leaders of various political parties that brought about the unity government. The king said that the move was in line with his desire to see a stable and strong government.
Hannah Yeoh slams ex-shuttler for racist comments
YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has slammed former Malaysian badminton player Bong Guang Yik for making racist comments on one of his social media accounts. In a statement today, Yeoh condemned Bong’s post where he accused the Malays of being lazy, before making further disparaging remarks about religion.
Philippine coast guard accuses Chinese ship of using ‘laser light’
THE Philippine Coast Guard today accused a Chinese coastguard vessel of shining a “military-grade laser light” at one of its boats in the disputed South China Sea, temporarily blinding crew members. The incident happened on February 6 nearly 20km from Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where Philippine marines are stationed, the coast guard […]
In pictures: King, Queen grace opening of first meeting of second session of 15th Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah graced the official opening of the first meeting of the second session of the 15th Parliament here on Monday (Feb 13). Read full story
Jempol man charged with human trafficking to file representation to AGC to review charges
SEREMBAN: The defence team representing a 51-year-old man charged with forcing a family of five to work in an oil palm plantation will file a representation to the Attorney-General’s chambers to review the charges. Read full story
Let us send live pigs to Rawang for slaughter, say Perak farmers
IPOH: Pig farmers in Perak are hoping that the Veterinary Services Department (DVS) will facilitate the transport of live animals to states with higher demand for pork so that slaughtering closer to the centres of demand. Read full story
Do your job or be replaced, Melaka CM tells underperforming heads
MELAKA: Underperforming assemblymen and government department heads have been warned not to fall into a “gaji buta” (paid for doing nothing) rut, as they will be replaced if their work is lacklustre. Read full story
MCA expected to hold national-level party polls in Sept, says sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA is expected to hold its party elections at the national level in September, says Datuk Chong Sin Woon. Read full story
RIP, Golden: Couple gives ailing pet a loving farewell
KLANG: A grieving couple’s heartbreaking goodbye to their dying pet has left animal lovers on social media in tears. Read full story
Agong attends opening of 15th parliament’s second session
YANG di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah graced the official opening of the 15th parliament’s first meeting of its second session in Kuala Lumpur today. Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah was also in attendance.