Federal Govt to help eradicate hardcore poverty in three Sabah districts, says Zahid
KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government will focus on three of the poorest Sabah districts in order to help these areas to climb out of hardcore poverty, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Bring it to court, Saifuddin tells those unhappy with Umno-ROS decision
KUALA LUMPUR: If Opposition MPs are dissatisfied with the Home Ministry’s move to rectify a decision by the Registrar of Societies (ROS) against Umno, they could challenge the matter in court, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Afghan women ‘most repressed in the world’, says UN mission
AFGHANISTAN under the Taliban government is the “most repressive country in the world” for women’s rights, with authorities effectively trapping women and girls in their homes, the United Nations said today. About 20 women held a rare demonstration in a Kabul street today, calling on the international community to protect Afghans, AFP journalists witnessed.
Govt to amend laws on sexual offences against children
THE government has agreed to amend three laws related to sexual offences against children.
UN ‘alarmed’ at West Bank violence day after Israeli raid
THE United Nations Middle East peace envoy urged Israel and the Palestinians today to calm surging violence in the occupied West Bank, a day after the latest Israeli raid killed six people. “We are in the midst of a cycle of violence that must be stopped immediately,” Tor Wennesland said in a statement.
Senior Perikatan leader likely to be arrested and charged, says source
PETALING JAYA: A senior leader in Perikatan Nasional is likely to be arrested and charged by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) anytime soon, says a source. Read full story
Floods: King expresses appreciation to armed forces, JKR for building Bailey bridge in Rompin
ROMPIN: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah expressed appreciation to the Malaysia Armed Forces (MAF) and the Public Work Department (JKR) for working closely to build the Bailey bridge on the main road to Felda Selancar and Perwira Jaya here. Read full story
Cops nab two in Taiping for drugs, RM280,000 worth of narcotics seized
IPOH: The police have arrested two individuals and seized RM280,000 worth of drugs at a house in Kamunting, Taiping. Read full story
I had to ‘correct’ Rafizi’s speech, says Pendang MP after ejection from Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: It was inaccurate for Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli to attribute the drastic rise in government spending to the former Perikatan Nasional government, says Pendang MP Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim after being ejected from the Dewan Rakyat. Read full story
Kluang factory told to stop operations after heavy rain damaged dumping pond, says Environment Dept
JOHOR BARU: A factory in Kluang has been ordered to temporarily cease operation after its dumping pond was damaged due to heavy rain. Read full story