US says no sign Russia mulling nuke use after treaty shelved
UNITED States President Joe Biden yesterday offered fresh criticism of Russia’s suspension of a key nuclear treaty, but stressed there is no indication Moscow is moving closer to actually using an atomic weapon. “It’s a big mistake to do that, not very responsible,” Biden told ABC News in an interview in Poland, expanding on brief […]
Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia chairman Mohd Kamal passes away
KUALA LUMPUR: Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) chairman Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dr Mohd Kamal Hassan passed away at 2.27am on Thursday (Feb 23) at the age of 80 due to complications related to a recent surgical procedure. Read full story
Local enforcement possibly bribed by international scam syndicate, says MACC chief
PUTRAJAYA: Local enforcement officers might have been bribed in order to turn a blind eye to the international scam syndicate busted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Immigration Department recently, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. Read full story
Panadol is a brand icon for customers
PETALING JAYA: Panadol remains the go-to product for Malaysians in the OTC category as the brand won two awards at the Putra Brand Awards 2022. Read full story
Biker dies after colliding into another motorcycle in Manjung
IPOH: A 60-year-old fisherman was killed when the motorcycle he was on crashed with another motorcycle in front of a petrol station at Jalan Pantai Remis in Manjung. Read full story
Four escape car fire after accident on Penang Bridge
GEORGE TOWN: A road accident on KM3 of the Penang Bridge resulted in a Perodua Axia bursting into flames at about 1.08am on Thursday (Feb 23). Read full story
PM Anwar conveys condolences to Ikim chairman's family
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) chairman Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Mohd Kamal Hassan, who passed away on Thursday (Feb 23). Read full story
Jana Wibawa probe: Person who alleged MACC paid Wan Saiful Wan Jan RM10mil arrested
PUTRAJAYA: The person who alleged that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) offered RM10mil to Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan has been arrested. Read full story
AGC to decide if Muhyiddin is a suspect, says Azam Baki
PUTRAJAYA: The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will decide if former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is a witness or suspect in connection with the Jana Wibawa programme probe, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. Read full story
One woman dies every 2 minutes in pregnancy, childbirth, UN says
A WOMAN dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth complications, despite maternal mortality rates dropping by a third in 20 years, the United Nations said today. Rates fell significantly between 2000 and 2015 but largely stagnated between 2016 and 2020 – and in some regions have even reversed, the UN said.