Hamzah claim of having files on govt leaders serious matter, says Ramkarpal
OPPOSITION leader Hamzah Zainudin’s claim of having many files on government party leaders from his time as home minister is a serious matter and should be given appropriate attention, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Floods: Over 39,000 evacuees in Johor relief centres
JOHOR BARU: The flood situation in Johor is showing slight signs of improvement as 1,170 evacuees have returned home. Read full story
Targeted RON95 petrol subsidies will be delayed, says Ahmad Maslan
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s plan to introduce targeted subsidies for electricity and diesel are in the works but those for RON95 petrol will be slightly delayed, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. Read full story
'Oxygen for the People' programme to help underprivileged patients in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has launched a state-wide initiative to ease the burden of underprivileged patients who are unable to afford oxygen machines and tanks. Read full story
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
Umno polls: Help to rebuild party instead of seeking its destruction, Zahid tells winners
SEREMBAN: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he was aware of plans being hatched by detractors to cause problems from within after the party wing polls. Read full story
Umno polls: Dr Wee congratulates new party wing leaders
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has congratulated the newly elected Umno wing leaders. Read full story