MACC targets Bersatu’s political donors next, says report

THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will call in Bersatu’s donors in the next stage of its investigation into the party’s source of political funding, The Star Online reported. The daily said these donors will be asked to explain their contributions to the party, and if they were promised any government projects in return for their […]

Israel says it will legalise 9 West Bank settlements

ISRAEL’S security cabinet announced yesterday that it would legalise nine settlements in the occupied West Bank following a series of attacks in east Jerusalem, including one that killed three Israelis. “In response to the murderous terrorist attacks in Jerusalem, the security cabinet decided unanimously to authorise nine communities in Judea and Samaria,” Prime Minister Benjamin […]

SPAN wants tougher punishment for polluters

THE National Water Services Commission (SPAN) wants legislation beefed up to deter water source polluters, including a maximum fine of RM20 million and a prison term of up to 20 years, the New Straits Times reported today. Currently, the maximum fine is RM100,000.

Pasukan penyelamat kejar masa selamatkan nyawa di Turkiye

LEBIH ramai mangsa berjaya dikeluarkan dari runtuhan bangunan ketika pasukan penyelamat dari seluruh dunia bekerja keras mengejar masa untuk menyelamatkan lebih ramai nyawa di selatan Türkiye pada Ahad lepas. Sekurang-kurangnya 29,605 terbunuh akibat dua gempa bumi kuat itu setakat ini, menurut pihak Pengurusan Bencana dan Kecemasan (AFAD) semalam.

King, Queen arrive for opening of second session of 15th Parliament

PETALING JAYA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah arrived at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur at about 10am for the opening ceremony of the second session of the 15th Parliament on Monday (Feb 13). Read full story

On climate, most corporations more talk than action

THE world’s biggest and richest companies are failing to deliver on their climate pledges, according to an in-depth analysis released today that calls on governments to crack down on corporate greenwashing. Under growing pressure from shareholders, governments and consumers, companies are racing to roll out strategies to reduce the carbon emissions of their operations, along […]