‘Rahmah Sale scheme helps the poor save up to RM100 a month’
KUALA LUMPUR: The Rahmah Sale initiative implemented by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) which began on Jan 11 has helped the B40 group and hardcore poor save up to RM100 a month, it was revealed. Read full story
Takiyuddin questions decision to ‘override’ ROS’ ruling
KUALA LUMPUR: A senior leader of Perikatan Nasional has questioned the decision by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to “override” a recent decision by the Registrar of Societies (ROS) against Umno. Read full story
Sulu heirs’ seizure bid foiled
KUALA LUMPUR: An attempt to seize three Paris properties owned by the Malaysian government has been foiled when the bailiffs were turned away by both French and Malaysian officials. Read full story
Saifuddin confirms Umno was given exemption
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) has confirmed that Umno has been given an exemption under the Societies Act 1966 (Act 832) regarding the resolution for no contests for the posts of president and deputy president passed during the party’s 2022 general assembly. Read full story
Pension strike snarls France as unions vow to press protest
FUEL deliveries and public transport were severely disrupted in France today as unions kicked off a fresh day of protest against a pensions reform that would push back the retirement age for millions. Unions have vowed to bring the country to a standstill with strikes over the proposed changes, which include raising the minimum retirement […]
Pentagon chief visits Iraq nearly 20 years after US-led invasion
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Iraq today on an unannounced visit barely two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. “I’m here to reaffirm the US-Iraq strategic partnership as we move toward a more secure, stable and sovereign Iraq,” Austin tweeted as he landed in Baghdad.
Unity govt will serve full term, says Anwar
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim is confident that the unity government will serve its full term. While addressing over 100 diplomatic officers today, Anwar appeared unperturbed by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s assertion of being able to topple the current administration.
Roadside trader killed by runaway lorry tyre in T'ganu
BANDAR PERMAISURI: A trader died when he was hit by a tyre which came off a lorry at KM43 of Jalan Pantai, Kuala Terengganu-Kampung Raja, near here at about 5pm on Tuesday (March 7). Read full story
Umno polls: Reject candidates who want to work with the Opposition, says Zahid
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Umno members to reject candidates vying for positions in the party polls who want the party to be aligned with the Opposition. Read full story
Tawau police seeking driver of vehicle in fatal hit-and-run accident
KOTA KINABALU: The police looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run accident where a pedestrian was killed in Tawau. Read full story