Govt dealings impacted by citizenship ruling on Malaysian mums’ overseas-born kids
THE Home Ministry is confident that amendments to the Federal Constitution for children born overseas to Malaysian women to be granted citizenship can pose a big impact on the ministry in dealing with related matters. Its minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this is because the ministry has received many applications related to citizenship issues.
Klang cops track down 5 suspects in armed robbery
POLICE are tracking down five suspects for allegedly robbing a family of five using machetes in Taman Petaling, Klang, yesterday afternoon. Klang Selatan district police chief Cha Hoong Fong said all the suspects who wore masks and gloves, were believed to have entered the two-storey terraced house through the rear door.
US ends search for downed Chinese balloon debris, other objects
THE United States has ended its search for debris from an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon it shot down earlier this month as well as two other objects downed near Alaska and on Lake Huron, the military’s Northern Command said yesterday. “Recovery operations concluded February 16 off the coast of South Carolina, after US Navy assets […]
Ghanaian footballer’s body found in Turkey-Syria quake rubble
THE body of former Ghana international Christian Atsu has been found after a huge earthquake in Turkey, local media reported today, quoting his manager. Atsu, 31, was caught up in the 7.8-magnitude quake that rocked Turkey and Syria on February 6, killing more than 43,000 people in both countries.
Plans to introduce new cyber crime law timely
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s move to introduce a new federal cyber crime law is timely given the rise in such crimes nationwide, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Read full story
Proposal on media council being reviewed, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: A draft proposal on the establishment of a media council is being reviewed before it is presented to Cabinet, says the Communication and Digital Minister Read full story
NGO lauds govt plans to amend Constitution regarding kids born overseas to M'sian mothers
IPOH: The move by the Government to allow children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to be given automatic citizenship is a significant step in recognising their rights, says Suriani Kempe. Read full story
Foreigner rams roadblock to escape arrest in Lahad Datu
KOTA KINABALU: A man attempted to flee from the authorities by ramming into a police roadblock in Sabah’s east coast Lahad Datu district early Saturday (Feb 18). Read full story
'I'll sue those saying I am corrupt', says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has vowed legal action against those who insinuate that he is corrupt. Read full story
Fadillah urges more flexibility from EU on commodity blocks
THE European Union (EU) needs to adopt a more open attitude over the bloc’s restrictions on the entry of certain commodities, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said. Fadilah, who is also plantation and commodities minister, said this is because Malaysia and the EU have the same commitment to ensuring aspects of sustainability are taken into […]