Armed Forces Fund Board declares 5% dividend for 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has declared a dividend rate of 5% for 2022 involving a total payout of RM476.45mil. Read full story
Ensure sufficient manpower when extending operating hours at govt health clinics, says MMA
PETALING JAYA: While the extension of operating hours at 52 selected government health clinics is a necessary interim solution to ease the congestion at public healthcare facilities, it is important to ensure that there is sufficient manpower at these facilities, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). Read full story
Over half of Johor telco towers affected by floods repaired, says Fahmi
MORE than half of the 160 telecommunications towers affected by the floods in Johor have been repaired as of yesterday, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said only those in Batu Pahat have yet to be repaired as the area is still flooded.
PKR to lodge police report against Muhyiddin
PKR Youth deputy chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim will lodge a police report against Muhyiddin Yassin today for alleging the corruption charges against the latter were made “by the most powerful party in the national administration”. The political secretary to the finance minister said Muhyiddin made this statement after he was released on bail on […]
North Korea launches missiles as US, South Korea kick off major drills
NORTH Korea said today it had test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine, as South Korea and the United States kicked off their largest joint military exercises in five years. Nuclear-armed Pyongyang said the test verified its “nuclear war deterrence means in different spaces” as it slammed the drills – known as Freedom Shield […]
Mar 31 verdict for Najib’s bid to review SRC conviction
THE Federal Court has set March 31 to give its verdict on jailed former prime minister Najib Razak’s bid to review his conviction and sentence for misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds. The date was confirmed by Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee, a member of Najib’s defence team, as well as deputy public […]
3 killed in head-on collision in Penampang
THREE men, aged between 17 and 58, died in a car collision in Jalan Papar Lama, near Nambazan, Penampang last night. The accident involved a Naza Kia with a Perodua Myvi.
Egg importer threatens to sue Azmin over direct negotiation claims
J&E Advance Tech Sdn Bhd has denied Bersatu leader Mohamed Azmin Ali’s claims it received a contract to import eggs via direct negotiations from the government. The local company, in a statement, branded the statement by the former lawmaker as untrue and an attempt to mislead the public.
Ukraine’s Tsurenko withdraws from match against Belarusian Sabalenka
AUSTRALIAN Open champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached the fourth round at Indian Wells by walkover yesterday as Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko pulled out of their scheduled match. Organisers said Tsurenko cited “personal reasons” for yet another withdrawal.
MPs given 10 extra minutes to get to Dewan for bloc votes
KUALA LUMPUR: MPs have been given an extra 10 minutes to be present in Parliament when bloc votes are called, says Speaker Datuk Johari Abdul. Read full story