Apex court reinstates Sungkai assemblyman's RM10,000 fine for misconduct as lawyer
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has reinstated a fine of RM10,000 imposed by the advocates and solicitors’ disciplinary board against former lawyer A. Sivanesan, who is now a Perak state executive council member, 13 years ago for professional misconduct. Read full story
Ruler calls for better disaster management
YANG di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today urged the government to prioritise physical security through disaster management for people’s survival. He said that a more systematic, strategic approach should be immediately implemented by the government to address the effects of natural disasters, especially floods, that occur every year.
King harbours desire to drive entire length of Pan Borneo Highway
PETALING JAYA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah aspires to drive through the Pan Borneo Highway to meet the people there once the project is completed. Read full story
Study on ART for Ipoh needs more time due to changing technology, says mayor
IPOH: The study on the viability of the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) system for Ipoh still needs more time to be completed, says Datuk Rumaizi Baharin. Read full story
Police probe video of suspected pervert in Cheras
KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations are underway to track down a suspected pervert that was caught on camera in an apartment here. Read full story
Sports Minister, BAM slam former national trainee shuttler's racist remarks
PETALING JAYA: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh condemns remarks made by a former national trainee shuttler Bong Guan Yik that touched on race and religion on social media. Read full story
Dr Wee attends opening of second session of 15th Parliament
PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong attended the opening of the second session of the 15th Parliament on Monday (Feb 13). Read full story
Abang Jo: Sarawak ready to scale up furniture exports
KUCHING: Sarawak aims to increase its exports of value-added timber products, including furniture, to reach RM6bil by 2030, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Read full story
Johor, Singapore keen to explore new economic ventures: MB
SINGAPORE: Johor will work closely with Singapore to explore new ventures that can take their economic ties to the next level, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Read full story
Singapore maintains 2023 GDP growth forecast, spurred by China reopening
SINGAPORE said today it will stick to its economic growth forecast for 2023 despite the slowdown last year, encouraged by China’s rapid reopening after years of crushing zero-Covid policies. The city-state’s economic performance is often seen as a useful barometer of the global environment because of its reliance on trade with the rest of the […]