Activists end protest at Norway ministries over illegal wind farms
DEMONSTRATORS protesting against wind farms that were declared illegal after they were built said today they will end their action, following a week of protests at Norway’s government buildings. It follows an apology by the government for violating the rights of the Sami reindeer herders with the construction of 151 turbines in the Fosen region […]
Klopp says ‘results machine’ Man Utd are in Premier League title race
LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp has praised Manchester United’s revival under Erik ten Hag and believes the Red Devils are still in the Premier League title race ahead of their trip to Anfield on Sunday. United sit third in the table, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal but with a game in hand.
38,120 remain in flood relief centres
THE flood situation in several states has worsened, with the number of people placed in temporary relief centres rising to about 38,120 as of tonight against 36,191 this evening. The Social Welfare Department InfoBencana portal said there are 34,849 victims in Johor, 2,186 (Pahang), 867 (Negri Sembilan), 204 (Malacca) and 14 (Sarawak).
Former director, CFO acquitted of submitting RM1.2mil false claims
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here has acquitted a former pharmaceutical company director and the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) from charges of submitting false claims relating to the refunds for purchases of several stickpack machines worth RM1.2 million to the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry in 2014. Read full story
Bertam rep is Penang opposition leader
PERIKATAN Nasional (PN) has named Bertam assemblyman Khaliq Mehtab Mohd Ishaq as the new opposition leader in the Penang assembly. PN deputy chairman, Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai, said the proposal was agreed upon by all PN assemblymen, and Penang assembly Speaker Law Choo Kiang has been informed of the matter.
‘One Piece’ author experiments with ChatGPT
AI programme ChatGPT has passed exams, penned news articles and produced code. So perhaps no surprise that “One Piece” author Eiichiro Oda has turned to it for inspiration. The man behind the record-breaking manga often referred to as one of the best-known in the world seemed to have found himself struggling with writer’s block last […]
Former director, CFO acquitted in RM1.2 million false claims case
THE Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today acquitted a former pharmaceutical company director and the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) from charges of submitting false claims relating to the refunds for purchases of several stick pack machines worth RM1.2 million to the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry in 2014. Judge Rozina Ayob ruled the prosecution failed to […]
Selangor to send aid to flood-hit Johor tomorrow
THE Selangor government will send aid, such as basic necessities, to assist flood victims in Johor tomorrow. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the “Misi Bantuan Kita Selangor Penyayang ke Johor” was approved at the state executive council meeting earlier today.
PSG’s Achraf Hakimi charged with rape
PARIS Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been charged with rape, French prosecutors told AFP today. Prosecutors questioned Hakimi, 24, yesterday in connection with accusations from a 24-year-old woman, and subsequently charged him.
Phase 2 of Putrajaya MRT2 line to start operating on March 16
PHASE Two of the Putrajaya Mass Rail Transit (MRT2) line will start operating on March 16, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. He said this was decided after today’s post-cabinet meeting with the agencies involved, and briefing on the tests carried out for the MRT2 showed positive development.