Decision on five men charged with murder postponed to March 22
IPOH: The High Court here has postponed the decision on the case of five men charged with the murder of a man five years ago to March 22. Read full story
Ghostbuster offering Melaka hotelier help to chase away 'ghosts' from hotels in the state
MELAKA: A ghostbuster or ghost catcher has indicated interest in helping to chase away ghosts in hotels here, says a state hotel industry leader. Read full story
Auditor-General's Report: 689 highlighted issues remain unresolved
PUTRAJAYA: There are still 689 issues highlighted in previous Auditor-General’s reports that have not been resolved, says Datuk Seri Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid. Read full story
Perak appoints 286 new local councillors
IPOH: A total of 286 people have been appointed as local councillors in Perak, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full story
Asian markets rise as traders evaluate strong US data
ASIAN markets pushed higher today, extending gains in New York and Europe, as a forecast-busting US retail sales report showed American consumers remain confident despite elevated inflation and the prospect of more interest rate hikes. Traders have been tracking US data for months, with the general consensus being that, while good for the economy, a […]
Luxemburg court orders Petronas units seized again over Sulu heirs claim
A LUXEMBOURG has this week issued fresh seizure orders for two units of Malaysian state oil firm Petronas as the Filipino descendants of a former sultanate bid to enforce a RM66 billion award they won against Malaysia, Reuters reported today. The heirs of the last sultan of Sulu were last year awarded the sum by […]
Low EPF savings, so no more withdrawals, says Ahmad Maslan
THE median savings of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members have gone down by half effectively, barring any more withdrawals, Ahmad Maslan told the Dewan Rakyat today.
New Zealand seeks international help as cyclone cripples North Island
NEW Zealand deployed gunships and helicopters to deliver water, food and fuel to cities cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle today, as overwhelmed authorities embraced overseas offers of help. Five people have died, 100 are missing and 10,500 more have been displaced in a disaster that has crippled the country’s populous North Island.
KTMB's MyRailLife pass for students, OKU launched
KUALA LUMPUR: An unlimited travel pass for persons with disabilities (OKU) and school students to enjoy free rides on Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) trains has been launched. Read full story
Kunak rep willing to be probed over buy-off claims
KOTA KINABALU: Kunak assemblyman Norazlinah Arif says has told her accusers to provide evidence that she and two others were paid off to leave Parti Warisan. Read full story