Returning tourism back to state list put on hold, says Sarawak minister
REVERTING tourism to the state list of the federal constitution has been temporarily put on hold as Sarawak prioritises resolving more pressing disputes with Putrajaya, the state’s Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Abdul Karim Hamzah said today. He said resolving the long running territorial dispute over who controls the continental shelf within […]
Crew stuck on ISS to return to Earth in September
RUSSIA’S space agency today said that the crew stuck on the International Space Station because of a damaged capsule were now expected to return to Earth in September, a year after they first launched into orbit. Russian cosmonauts Dmitry Petelin and Sergei Prokopyev and Nasa astronaut Frank Rubio flew to the ISS in September 2022 […]
Four Sabah Umno reps quit party to join Gagasan Rakyat
KOTA KINABALU: Four renegade Sabah Umno assemblymen have announced they will join Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah led by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story
Govt forms special secretariat to better manage Sulu claimants
THE government has set up a special secretariat to ensure discussions and coordination of issues on claims by the purported Sulu heirs could be done in a more systematic and organised manner by all parties involved, Azalina Othman Said said.
Najib’s appeals not heard at SRC International trial, Shafee says
THE Federal Court’s final judgement in Najib’s Razak SRC International case has caused grave injustice as the grounds of appeal were not heard, lead attorney Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said. Shafee said the Federal Court had the inherent role to prevent abuse of justice but failed to consider the grounds of appeal raised by Najib’s counsel.
Awesome TV says its news was manipulated
FREE-TO-AIR channel Awesome TV has said its Berita 757 report on the alleged axing of civil servants was manipulated by certain parties. The private television channel said it has no interest other than playing the role of a transparent and sincere news outlet.
Accusations against me uncalled for, says Wan Saiful
EMBATTLED Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan believes he will be able to prove his innocence in court over the corruption charges levelled against him in connection with the Jana Wibawa aid programme. He said the current charges were politically motivated to cover the failures of the current administration.
Rescuers climb Philippine volcano to reach plane crash site
PHILIPPINE rescue teams began climbing an active volcano today in a “very risky operation” to reach the wreckage of a small plane that crashed at the weekend, officials said. Four people, including two Australians, were on board the Cessna 340 aircraft when it went missing Saturday morning after taking off for Manila from Bicol International […]
Cops hand over investigation papers on Cyberjaya lake murder case to DPP
SEPANG: Police have handed over investigation papers on a murder case where a body was found in a lake near Cyberjaya to the deputy public prosecutors. Read full story
Three million visitor target for 2023, says Sarawak Tourism Minister
KUCHING: Sarawak is targeting three million visitor arrivals this year after performing better than expected in 2022. Read full story