Anwar discusses various issues in exclusive interview during official visit to Thailand
THE 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, was on a formal visit to Thailand. He discussed various issues, from the south of Thailand, economic cooperation between the two countries, Asean’s role in dealing with the Myanmar crisis to his fight against corruption in Malaysia. Read full story
Menu Rahmah won't have bad effect on small businesses, says Salahuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: The Menu Rahmah initiative will not marginalise small businesses, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story
Portugal lifts lid on child sex abuse by Catholic clergy
AN independent inquiry into child sex abuse by members of the Portuguese Catholic clergy since 1950 is due to publish its conclusions today after recording hundreds of victim accounts. Thousands of reports of paedophilia within the Catholic Church have surfaced around the world and Pope Francis is under pressure to tackle the scandal.
No change in licence yet, says Lynas
CONTROVERSIAL rare earth miner Lynas has yet to receive any change to its licensing conditions amid speculation that it will no longer be allowed to produce radioactive waste in Malaysia. The Australian-based company is currently seeking a three-year renewal of its operating licence, which expires in March.
Two factory workers killed in road accident in Melaka
MELAKA: Two female factory workers were killed after their car skidded along the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin Highway (AMJ) near Kandang here while on their way home after completing their night shifts. Read full story
Johoreans must do more to stop mosquito breeding, says exco member
JOHOR BARU: Efforts to eliminate mosquitoes and curb their breeding are still wanting among Johoreans, says state health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon. Read full story
Man, woman nabbed for armed robbery in Subang Jaya
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman was among two local individuals arrested on suspicion of being involved in an armed robbery at a house in USJ 9 in Subang Jaya here on Sunday (Feb 12). Read full story
After guilty plea, woman now claims trial to illegally practising dentistry
KUANTAN: A woman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Monday (Feb 13) to charges of opening an unregistered private dental clinic and practising dentistry illegally. Read full story
Couples in M'sia have one of the highest levels of relationship satisfaction, says survey
PETALING JAYA: Couples in Malaysia have one of the highest levels of satisfaction in their relationships, according to Ipsos’s Global Love Life Satisfaction survey released ahead of Valentine’s Day. Read full story
Dr Noor Hisham: Sale of two cosmetic creams banned, found to contain mercury
PUTRAJAYA: The sale of two cosmetic products of the brand name Karisma, namely its Turmeric Booster Cream and Flashhskinzz Treatment Cream, are no longer allowed in Malaysia as they are found to contain mercury, which is a scheduled poison, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Read full story