Jana Wibawa scheme: Some LOAs involve politicians' family members, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: Several lists of Letters of Acceptance (LOA) issued through projects under the Jana Wibawa scheme involve family members of key leaders of certain political parties, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman. Read full story
Civil Defence captures black cobra at PM's house
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force captured a black cobra at the guard post of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s house in Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, on Monday (Feb 20) night. Read full story
Police to submit Mains Zakat investigation to prosecutors next week
THE investigation into the alleged misappropriation of zakat funds by the Negri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (Mains) Zakat Sdn Bhd will be sent to the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s office (DPP) by next week, police said today. Negri Sembilan police chief Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof said officers are close to wrapping up the investigation for criminal […]
No double standards in efforts to curb social media misuse
THERE are no double standards or favouritism in the government’s efforts to curb social media misuse. The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) said in a written reply published on the Parliament website today that the government was committed to ensure suitable action is taken against individuals or parties, regardless of background and political creed, if […]
Ireland warns against UK ‘playing politics’ with Northern Ireland talks
IRELAND’S deputy prime minister, Michael Martin, warned today that progress towards a deal between London and Brussels on Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trade rules should not be endangered by political manoeuvres. British news reports over the weekend, citing unnamed sources, said former British prime minister Boris Johnson had come out strongly against ceding ground to Brussels […]
Croc sighting: Traps set in waters off Tanjung Bidara, Kuala Linggi
ALOR GAJAH: Two crocodile traps have been deployed in waters off Tanjung Bidara dan Kuala Linggi here in an effort to capture an estuarine crocodile that has been spotted in the area several times. Read full story
No double standards in efforts to curb social media misuse, says Comms Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no double standards or favouritism in the government’s efforts to curb social media misuse, says the Communications and Digital Ministry. Read full story
March 6 date for motion to vacate four seats at Penang state assembly, says CM
GEORGE TOWN: A motion to vacate four seats in the Penang state legislative assembly will be tabled at the sitting scheduled for March 6, says Chow Kon Yeow. Read full story
Jana Wibawa probe: High-ranking Bersatu official, company CEO expected to be charged with graft on Feb 21
PUTRAJAYA: A high ranking official from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) and another individual are expected to be charged in connection with the Jana Wibawa programme. Read full story
Iran denies enriching uranium above 60%
IRAN today denied reports that it has enriched uranium up to 84%, just below the 90% needed to produce an atomic bomb, state media reported. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said yesterday evening that it was in discussions with Tehran after Bloomberg News reported that the watchdog’s inspectors in Iran last week found uranium […]