MACC confirms Muhyiddin's arrest, says will face a number of charges on March 10
PUTRAJAYA: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will face a number of charges at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on Friday (March 9). Read full story
Azalina to lead fight against claims by so-called Sulu heirs in Europe, says Zambry
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said will head the challenge against claims by the so-called Sulu heirs on Sabah and Malaysia’s foreign assets in France and Europe, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Read full story
BNM maintains OPR at 2.75%
BANK Negara’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75% at its meeting today. The MPC said there were some positive developments in the global economy with the reopening of China’s economy and better-than-expected growth outturns in major economies, supported by resilient domestic demand.
Russian strikes pound Ukraine as Bakhmut holds out
PRE-DAWN Russian strikes targeted energy infrastructure across Ukraine on today, prompting massive power outages including at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. For months Russia has been pummelling key facilities in Ukraine with missiles and drones, disrupting water, heating and electricity supplies for millions of people.
Prosecution appeals against Najib, Arul Kanda acquittal
THE Attorney-General’s Chambers has filed a notice of appeal to reverse the High Court’s decision in acquitting and discharging Najib Razak and former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy of a charge in relation to the 1MDB audit tampering case. A source from the prosecution who confirmed the matter said the […]
Sanusi refutes Loke’s claims on Aerotropolis project
KEDAH Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has refuted Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s statement that the Kedah government never submitted an application to develop the Kedah Aerotropolis aviation hub project. Sanusi said that since taking over the administration of the state government, he had presented proposals for the project at the National Physical Planning Council […]
Health warnings as Bangkok chokes on pollution
NEARLY 200,000 people in Thailand have been admitted to hospital because of air pollution this week, officials have said, with Bangkok shrouded in a harmful haze. The Thai capital, home to an estimated 11 million people and one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, has been blanketed for days by an unpleasant yellow-grey mix […]
Sabah will benefit from MATTA MoUs with European travel groups, says Liew
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah stands to gain from the spillover of a recent memorandum of understanding Malaysia signed with three European travel agencies in Berlin. Read full story
Prosecution files appeal in 1MDB audit tampering trial
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) audit report tampering trial is appealing the High Court’s decision that acquitted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy. Read full story
MGPA launches 13th Malaysia Gifts Fair
KUALA LUMPUR: The highly anticipated gifts and premium fairs, 13th Malaysia Gifts Fair 2023, is back to provide a vast opportunity for exhibitors to showcase latest products and trends in the gifts and premiums industry to potential buyers from all around the world. Read full story