Singapore president in Malaysia for 3-day state visit
SINGAPORE President Halimah Yacob arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day state visit. This is her return visit on the invitation of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah who visited Singapore in October last year.
UN to deliver diagnosis, prescription for climate crisis
THE United Nations was poised to release a capstone report today distilling nearly a decade of published science on the impacts and trajectory of global warming, and the tools available to prevent climate catastrophe. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 30-odd page “summary for policymakers” – compressing 10,500 pages authored by more than 1,000 scientists […]
New projection model will help fight flooding, says minister
HYDROCLIMATE data projection up to the year 2100, especially rainfall data, can assist the government in reducing the risk of future flood disasters, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the data was obtained through the hydroclimate projection information system and portal, the National […]
PFF retiree grapples with memories of platoon leader slain by terrorists
SEREMBAN: Former Police Field Force (PFF) member Mohammad Noh Mansor, 73, is overcome with emotion whenever he recalls a tragic incident from his days in the service. Read full story
Home Ministry will give MACC space to probe officers over RM596mil sukuk fraud, says Saifuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry is giving ample space to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate its officers in connection with the RM596mil sukuk (Islamic bonds) misappropriation case, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Force feedback: Public may now send comments to Sibu police via QR codes
SIBU: In an effort to provide better services to the community, Sibu police have introduced QR codes to make it easier for the public to give feedback. Read full story
Floods: Repairing damaged roads in Johor could take up to seven months
ISKANDAR PUTERI: It may take up to seven months to repair all damage to roads in Johor caused by the recent floods, says public works, transportation and infrastructure committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh. Read full story
Asean nations must resolve Myanmar situation collectively, says Zambry
KUALA LUMPUR: The conflict in Myanmar must be resolved collectively by Asean so it does not become a regional flash point, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Read full story
'Datuk Roy' released from remand, out on bail
PUTRAJAYA: “Datuk Roy” – or Mohd Hussein Mohd Nasir – has been released on bail after having been held on remand to assist the investigation relating to the Jana Wibawa probe. Read full story
Muda left out of unity govt secretariat meeting for the second time
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) says they will continue serving the nation to the best of its abilities despite being left out of the unity government secretariat meeting for the second time. Read full story