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Day: 14 February 2023

PM can also hold finance portfolio, says Anwar

HELMING the Finance Ministry as prime minister is not an issue as long as I don’t abuse my power, Anwar Ibrahim told parliament today. He said problems only arise when people misuse their positions to enrich themselves.

US military recovers sensor parts from downed Chinese balloon

THE United States has recovered important sensor and electronics parts from a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon it shot down earlier this month, the US military said yesterday. “Crews have been able to recover significant debris from the site, including all of the priority sensor and electronics pieces identified, as well as large sections of the […]

Strong policies to boost country’s electric vehicles sector, says Tengku Zafrul

MALAYSIA is taking steps to strengthen its position in the electric vehicles (EVs) sector via myriad policy measures, leveraging the existing EV ecosystem and ensuring a solid talent pipeline to help the development of the industry in Malaysia, said the International Trade and Industry Ministry. Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia is seriously looking […]

3 dead, 5 hurt in US campus shooting

THREE people were killed and five others wounded yesterday when a gunman opened fire on a university campus in the United States, before fleeing the scene, local police said. The suspect opened fire inside a building at Michigan State University shortly after 8pm local time, said Chris Rozman, interim deputy chief of campus police.

Zaid takes aim at Nazri's 'no pay needed' remarks on envoy post

PETALING JAYA: It appears that only the wealthy can serve Malaysia, says Datuk Zaid Ibrahim in an apparent dig at Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz’s statement that he was willing to serve as ambassador to the United States without a salary. Read full story