US regulator sells failed Signature Bank assets to another lender
THE US banking regulator has struck a deal to sell most of the assets of the failed Signature Bank to another institution, the agency said yesterday. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) a week ago seized Signature Bank after it imploded in the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) earlier this month, […]
Kulim airport development study not finished, says Anthony Loke
THE national airport strategic plan (NASP) study on the proposed development of Kulim International Airport (KXP) is yet to be finalised, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told parliament today. He said the Transport Ministry (MOT) has also not received any official application to build an aerodrome as part of the Kedah Aerotropolis project.
Xi calls for ‘severe punishment’ after 9 Chinese killed in C. Africa
CHINESE President Xi Jinping called today for Central African Republic authorities to “severely punish” the killers of nine Chinese nationals in an attack on a mine. The attack by “armed men” happened about 5am near Bambari, said the central town’s mayor Abel Matchipata.
Efforts to improve police welfare are ongoing, says Saifuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to ensure the welfare of police personnel and officers, including reviewing their salaries, are continuous and not seasonal, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
'Harmony walk' on the cards to showcase Sabah's religious co-existence, says Bangkuai
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah wants to be known to visitors not just for its stunning landscapes but also for the ability of its multi-religious society to co-exist harmoniously. Read full story
Stats on increase in B40 group to be known by mid-year, says Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR: The findings to see if more Malaysians have slipped from the M40 to B40 group will be known by the middle of this year, says Rafizi Ramli. Read full story
Sabah Tourism Ministry will act on formal complaints but not on hearsay, says Liew
KOTA KINABALU: Anyone with a complaint against an agency under the Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry should make a formal report, says its Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Read full story
Seremban to procure electric vehicles to boost green city goals
SEREMBAN: The Seremban City Council (MBS) will procure electric vehicles (EV) and also encourage property owners to use solar power in its aspiration to turn the Negri Sembilan capital into a smart and low carbon emission city by 2027. Read full story
Anifah Aman and Noolita Suan sworn in as senators
KOTA KINABALU: Former foreign minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman and former Tenom MP Noorlita Suan were sworn in as senators at the Dewan Negara on Monday (March 20). Read full story
Dr Wee: Conditions need to met before Kedah Aerotropolis gets approval
KUALA LUMPUR: Studies and technical input are still needed for final approval of the Kedah Aerotropolis project, says former transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story