Senior citizens Bill to be tabled in Parliament next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya is aiming to table a senior citizens Bill in Parliament next year, says Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu. Read full story
Stop using police to defend PM’s reputation, says Lawyers for Liberty
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim should not be using the police to defend his reputation by urging action against his critics, said Lawyers for Liberty. Its director Zaid Malek said it was “unlawful, unconstitutional, and tyrannical” for the PM or any government minister to rely upon enforcement authorities to clamp down on any speech that “creates a negative […]
Russian jets cause American drone to crash over Black Sea
A RUSSIAN fighter jet dumped fuel on an American drone over the Black Sea yesterday and then collided with it, causing the drone to crash, the US military said, slamming the manoeuvre as “reckless”. US European Command said two Russian Su-27 fighters intercepted the unmanned MQ-9 Reaper over international waters and one clipped its propeller.
Ringgit extends uptrend versus greenback at opening
THE ringgit has extended its uptrend against the US dollar this morning in anticipation of softer interest rate hikes in the US, after the latest US inflation data showed a declining trend. At 9am, the local note rose to 4.4795/4835 versus the greenback from yesterday’s closing rate of 4.4820/4860.
Santiago says PAS should focus on reducing sex crimes in east coast states
PAS must solve the serious issues of sexual crimes and poverty in Kelantan and Terengganu instead of its continued attacks on the LGBTQ communities, former MP Charles Santiago said today. He said Chief Justice of Malaysian Tenkgu Maimun Tuan Mat revealed the high number of child sex abuse cases in Kelantan: 59 in 2022 alone.
Honduras to establish diplomatic ties with China
HONDURAS will establish diplomatic relations with mainland China, President Xiomara Castro said yesterday, without specifying if the Central American country would also sever longstanding ties with Taiwan. Castro wrote on Twitter that she had instructed Foreign Minister Eduardo Reina “to undertake the opening of official relations with the People’s Republic of China”.
Pahang civil servants to get RM100 special increment
KUANTAN: The Pahang government has agreed to give a special additional annual salary increment of RM100 to state civil servants this year. Read full story
Agrobank underscores the importance of producing agile leaders amidst Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Agrobank had emphasised the importance of producing resilient leaders to face the new world uncertainties in light of Covid-19 at the International CEO Forum 2023 held recently. Read full story
Man gets life sentence, whipping in Sibu for drug trafficking
SIBU: A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane by the High Court here for drug trafficking. Read full story
Parliament to focus on children’s welfare issues today
THE issue of children’s welfare is expected to be the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. Based on the Order Paper available on the Parliament website, Ismail Sabri Yaakob (Bera-BN) is scheduled to ask whether the government would review the conditions for approval of adopting children, especially those who are victims of abuse.