Maqis seizes 332kg of live worms at Senai airport
KULAI: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Maqis) Department has seized 25 boxes from Indonesia filled with live worms at Senai International Airport here. Read full story
Photo gallery: Bersatu leaders, supporters gather at MACC HQ to show solidarity for Muhyiddin
Bersatu leaders and supporters have gathered at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya to show solidarity for Perikatan chairman and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who was summoned by graftbusters at 11am on Thursday. Read full story
Dewan Rakyat to discuss airfares, pension scheme for elderly
THE Malaysian Aviation Commission’s long-term plans to tackle overpriced flight tickets between the peninsula and Sabah, especially during festive period, will be among the matters raised at the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Order Paper, Vivian Wong Shir Yee (Sandakan-PH) will pose the question to the transport minister during the ministers’ question time.
Normal for opposition to plot to topple govt?
THE role of the opposition, according to distinguished Canadian parliamentarian Stanley Knowles, is to check and prod.
Morant to miss 4 more games but faces no police charges
THE Memphis Grizzlies said yesterday Ja Morant will miss at least four more games as police confirmed the NBA star will not face charges after posting a video of himself waving a gun in a nightclub. Morant has not appeared in his team’s last two games and faces an investigation from the NBA over the […]
The people’s will in parliamentary democracy
ON March 7, R.S.N. Rayer (Jelutong-PH) when debating the Supply Bill 2023 in parliament, urged the Home Ministry to probe PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang over his remarks that there are efforts to overthrow the unity government by Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Crypto banking titan Silvergate closing shop
CRYPTO banking colossus Silvergate yesterday said it will shut down in the face of market turmoil and regulatory pressure. Silvergate Bank opened in 1988 and started “pursuing digital currency customers” in 2013, according to its parent company Silvergate Capital Corporation.
Malaysia working on border deal with Indonesia
A NEW border crossing agreement between Malaysia and Indonesia in Kalimantan is expected to be signed later this year, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Minor drug offences to be decriminalised
TO solve overcrowding in prisons, Malaysia is set to introduce a new law later this year to decriminalise minor drug offences, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Foreign workers not forced to get boosters
THE Health Ministry is not forcing employers to get the Covid-19 booster shots for foreign workers they bring into the country, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Read full story