Biden says he does not ‘anticipate’ China providing weapons to Russia
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden said yesterday that he does not “anticipate a major initiative” from China to provide weapons to Russia in its war against Ukraine. His comments come days after Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CBS that China was “considering providing lethal support” to Moscow ranging “from ammunition to the weapons themselves”, which […]
MetMalaysia issues continuous rain warning for nine states
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of continuous rain in most parts of Peninsular Malaysia, as well as parts of Sabah and Sarawak. Read full story
Let's wait and see', says renegade Umno rep Shahelmey after facing party discipline board for backing Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno’s Tanjung Keramat assemblyman Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who broke party ranks to back Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor during the Jan 6 bid by Sabah Barisan-Umno to topple the government, has explained his reasons to Umno disciplinary board. Read full story
Promoting Semporna's diving haven with Tawau will boost tourism, says Bangkuai
KOTA KINABALU: The diving haven of Semporna needs to be packaged with adjacent districts to boost tourism in the south eastern coast of Sabah. Read full story
Two teens arrested for criticising SPM history paper in viral video
PETALING JAYA: Two male teenagers have been arrested by the police to assist in investigations into a viral video featuring high school students who harshly criticised the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) history exam paper. Read full story
MOHE looking to revamp university experience
THE Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) is looking at ways to reduce student’s burden at public universities by introducing flexible courses and shortening the study period for certain programmes, its minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said. He said allowing flexible study arrangements would allow students to complete their four-year programmes at home for two years before finishing the […]
Income tax cut will put more money in pockets, says DPM
THE two-percentage point cut in personal income tax under Budget 2023 will have a positive impact as it will increase the beneficiaries’ disposable income, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said although the savings of up to RM1,300 from the tax cut would not be in direct cash receipt, it would still ease the people’s […]
Peru recalls ambassador to Mexico over diplomatic row
PERUVIAN President Dina Boluarte announced yesterday the “definitive recall” of her ambassador to Mexico, citing the continued support that the North American country has given to deposed president Pedro Castillo. Peru’s leftist former president Castillo was impeached and arrested for attempting to dissolve parliament and rule by decree in December, and Boluarte has since seen […]
Establishment of Children’s Development Dept to be done in stages, says Nancy
THE establishment of the Children’s Development Department will be in done in stages and according to the sum of allocations received. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri said details of its establishment will be discussed with the Public Service Department and the Finance Ministry.
Bill linked to contract governance to be tabled in Parliament, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: A Bill related to contract governance will be tabled in Parliament as a guide for procedures on procurement and award of contracts, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story