More drive-through recycling centres to be set up nationwide, says Nga
IPOH: A total of 100 drive-through recycling centres are expected to be set up in the country, says the Local Government Development Minister. Read full story
Floods: 47 victims in Mersing able to return home
JOHOR BARU: A total of 47 flood victims from 14 families in Mersing have been allowed to return home after the situation in the district improved. Read full story
Proposed fiscal responsibility act boosts confidence in governance, says Rafizi
THE proposed fiscal responsibility act will send a strong signal to the market and put in place a good governance framework for public finances, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said. There is a need to regulate how the country spends money through legislation, which is why the proposed act is expected to be tabled in parliament […]
A Thai and Laotian feast
FRESH seafood is what you can expect at 5 to 9 Laos Thai Cuisine in Segambut, but the restaurant goes a step further, serving it raw. The restaurant’s menu may carry an “eat at your own risk” warning, but management provides assurance that strict safety standards are followed in handling freshly caught seafood that […]
Li Qiang appointed Chinese premier
LI Qiang, one of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s most trusted allies, was confirmed as premier today, as Xi cements his influence on the country’s top leadership. Li, the former Shanghai party chief who oversaw the city’s gruelling two-month lockdown last spring, was named the successor of outgoing premier Li Keqiang at a meeting of the […]
New orchid hybrid named after PM Anwar
IPOH: A new orchid hybrid has been named after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
King, Queen attend CIIM Royal Gala Dinner
PETALING JAYA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah attended a royal gala dinner organised by the Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM).to mark 65 years of Malaysia-India diplomatic relations. Read full story
Hollywood’s Asian stars welcome ‘long overdue’ breakthrough at Oscars
FROM Oscars favourites “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “RRR” to an unprecedented four acting nominations, Asian representation in Hollywood has finally achieved a remarkable and overdue breakthrough this year, industry insiders say. Among many records tumbling this awards season, Malaysian “Everything Everywhere” star Michelle Yeoh is only the second Asian best actress nominee in […]
Guan Eng wants Muhyiddin to retract false statement
DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng has given ex-prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin until Wednesday to retract a statement asserting that Lim had cancelled the tax exemption given to the Albukhary Foundation during his time as finance minister. Lim challenged Muhyiddin – who faces corruption and money laundering charges – to provide evidence to support his allegation.
More than 45,000 people still displaced by floods
A TOTAL of 45,489 people were still sheltering from floods in relief centres across three states as of 8am today, almost all of which were in Johor. In JOHOR, the headcount increased again to 44,937 this morning, compared to 43,667 recorded at 8pm yesterday.