April 6 case management for King’s Counsel appeal
THE Federal Court has fixed April 6 for another case management of UK-based King’s Counsel Jonathan Laidlaw’s appeal to be admitted as an advocate and solicitor to represent Najib Razak in his SRC International Sdn Bhd (SRC) criminal case. Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul and lawyer for the Malaysian Bar, Annemarie Pravina Vendargon […]
China boosts South Pacific influence with Solomons port deal
A STATE-BACKED Chinese company has won a contract to develop a key port in Solomon Islands, a major victory in Beijing’s quest to gain a strategic toe-hold in the South Pacific. The Solomon Islands government yesterday announced that the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation had been chosen to lead a US$170 (RM762) million project to develop the […]
Condemn culprits behind MH17 tragedy, Segamat MP tells govt
KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government must condemn the perpetrators who shot down MH17 in July 2014, says MP R Yuneswaran (PH-Segamat). Read full story
Local Govt Development Ministry appoints advisory panel of 28 experts
KUALA LUMPUR: A panel of 28 experts from diverse backgrounds has been appointed to advise and provide suggestions to the Local Government Development Ministry for the crafting of policies and programmes that will be beneficial to the people. Read full story
Comedy club case: Hearing can be held at home, hospital, if accused continues to be absent from court, says judge
KUALA LUMPUR: Siti Nuramira Abdullah, who is accused of insulting Islam by admitting she is a Muslim who memorised 15 juzuk (chapters) of the Quran before revealing herself in a skimpy outfit at a comedy club, was today warned that the hearing of her case could be held at her home or hospital if she […]
Midea Pro Shop opens in Kuala Lumpur
CHINESE electrical appliance brand Midea has opened its first flagship store in Malaysia – the Midea Pro Shop – in Kuala Lumpur. Read full story
Dental clinic at Sabah's Hospital UMS to be opened to public
KOTA KINABALU: Hospital Universiti Malaysia Sabah (HUMS) is set to extend dental services to the general public following the upgrade of its Alawa dental clinic that previously only catered to employees and students. Read full story
95% of countries use digital car plates, time for Malaysia to do the same, says Dr Wee
KUALA LUMPUR: It is time for Malaysia to implement digital car plates or e-plates, using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam). Read full story
Sarawak minister ‘ashamed’ of Muslims using religion for political mileage
SARAWAK Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Abdul Karim Hamzah said he is ashamed of Muslims – such as activist and politician Badrul Hisham Shaharin – who apparently have little confidence in the faith of others. “Don’t tell me Muslims are so low in their faith (that when) you take them to the […]
Rafizi promises digital innovation drive
AN initiative to put innovation into the mainstream of the digital economy will be launched soon, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said. Without disclosing details, he said the initiative – a joint venture between the Economy Ministry and the of Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) – has been up and running for two months.