Biden throws down 2024 gauntlet with populist budget
PRESIDENT Joe Biden will present what amounts to his expected 2024 reelection pitch today with the unveiling of a proposed budget protecting free health care for the elderly, while taxing wealthy Americans to help slash the national deficit. The Democrat’s speech in Philadelphia will throw down the gauntlet to Republicans. They insist the priority is […]
MACC will free Muhyiddin after questioning, says Bersatu leader
THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is expected to release Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin later today after questioning, party leader Saifuddin Abdullah said. “The latest update is that he will be released later and he will join us for ‘solat hajat’.
MACC to release Muhyiddin later today, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to be released by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Thursday (March 9), says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah. Read full story
Groups laud Azalina's plan to expedite legal reforms, set up select committee for political funding Bill
PETALING JAYA: The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) and several other NGOs and individuals laud Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s announcement of expdeting legal reforms. Read full story
Johor top state for FDI inflow with RM70.6bil in 2022
JOHOR BARU: Johor attracted the most foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country, a whopping RM70.6bil, last year. Read full story
Bukit Aman classified crime unit to probe into Hadi’s govt ouster claim
INVESTIGATIONS into PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s claims that Perikatan Nasional (PN) is attempting to topple the government will be conducted by Bukit Aman’s Classified Crime Investigation Unit. Sentul district police chief Beh Eng Lai said police received reports lodged by Amanah and Selangor PKR youth at the Dang Wangi police headquarters yesterday.
3 arrested in Japan for ‘sushi terrorism’ pranks
THREE people have been arrested in Japan over unhygienic pranks at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant after footage of their antics – dubbed “sushi terrorism” – sparked outrage online. Police accused the young trio of seeking to obstruct business at major restaurant chain Kura Sushi, which was bombarded with customer complaints after the video went viral.
Inconsistent contribution among reasons for members’ meagre savings, says EPF
LOWER starting salaries for those who began their careers before the implementation of the minimum wage in 2013 is among the factors contributing to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) members aged between 40 and 54 years having less than RM10,000 in savings. In a statement today, EPF said another factor was structural wage challenges, where 44% of EPF contributors earn less than RM2,000, […]
China consumer inflation drops to lowest level in a year
CHINA’S consumer price inflation last month fell to its lowest level in a year, official data showed today, as the country emerged from strict pandemic controls and a Lunar New Year spending binge. February’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) – the main gauge of inflation – rose 1%, down from a 2.1% annual rise in the […]
Courier industry woes: Fahmi Fadzil to meet players next week
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil will meet courier industry players next Wednesday to comprehensively discuss the challenges facing the sector. Read full story