Azam Baki suit against journalist to be heard in July next year

THE defamation suit filed by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki against Center for Combating Cronyism and Corruption senior researcher K. Lalitha has been fixed for four days beginning July 9 next year. Azam, 59, filed the suit against Lalitha, 50, on January 12 last year over an article published by the Independent […]

Nobel-winning novelist Kenzaburo Oe dies at 88

NOBEL-WINNING Japanese novelist Kenzaburo Oe, a leading liberal voice who defended the disenfranchised and challenged the conformity of modern society, has died aged 88. “He died of old age in the early hours of March 3,” publisher Kodansha said in a statement today, adding that a family funeral has already been held.

Battles rage in central Bakhmut as Russia grinds forward

FIERCE fighting is raging for control of the centre of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, the longest-running and bloodiest battle of Moscow’s invasion, Russian and Ukrainian forces said today. Ukraine said Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, which has claimed to be leading Moscow’s charge for the industrial city, is pushing forward in the city that has been […]

Syed Saddiq used his money during GE14 campaigning, court told

KUALA LUMPUR: Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman used his own money in the 14th General Election (GE14) campaign trail without financial assistance from Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, the High Court was told. Read full story