Dead body mix-up: RM20,000 compensation for family's funeral expenses, says Home Minister
PETALING JAYA: The family who was wrongly notified of their son’s death in Negri Sembilan and had spent RM20,000 for the funeral will be compensated, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Global figures urge end to ‘harassment’ of Bangladesh Nobel laureate
FORTY global figures including Ban Ki-moon, Hillary Clinton, and Bono published today a joint letter calling on Bangladesh to stop “unfair” attacks against Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Yunus is credited with lifting millions out of poverty with his pioneering micro-credit bank, but he has fallen out with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has said he […]
Muhyiddin denies being arrested, will face MACC tomorrow
FORMER prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has dismissed reports of his arrest but says he has been summoned to the office of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at 11am tomorrow. In a brief statement, the Bersatu chairman refuted a news report that he had been arrested at a golf course today.
French workers maintain pressure after mass pensions protests
FUEL deliveries and train traffic continued to be disrupted across France for a second day today, after more than a million people protested against a controversial pensions overhaul. President Emmanuel Macron and his government say raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 and stiffening the requirements for a full pension are essential to keep […]
Pharmaniaga Bhd told to come up with a business recovery plan, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR: Pharmaniaga Bhd, which is owned by the Defence Ministry’s Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT), has been told to come up with a business recovery plan to ensure continuity, the Parliament heard. Read full story
Nerita Yaacob appointed as Bukit Aman Management Department acting director
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman Management Department deputy director (Training) Datuk Nerita Yaacob has been appointed as acting Bukit Aman Management Department director, effective on Wednesday (March 8). Read full story
Rafizi defends PM Anwar for holding Finance portfolio
KUALA LUMPUR: Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has defended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for holding the Finance portfolio under his administration. Read full story
Missing fisherman found dead in mangrove near Masai
JOHOR BARU: A 61-year-old fisherman, who was missing for two days, has been found dead. Read full story
Muhyiddin: No, I've not been arrested but have been summoned to MACC hq on March 9
PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has taken to social media to clear the air after swirling speculation that he had been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Read full story
Group urges govt to stop witch hunt against ‘Mentega Terbang’ filmmakers
A GROUP of concerned Malaysians have urged the government to stop the witch hunt against the makers of the local movie “Mentega Terbang”. Consisting of creative individuals and civil society organisations, the group called on the government to ensure a safe environment for filmmakers and artists to practise their craft.