Russia ‘dancing to China’s tune’ on Taiwan, says Taipei
TAIWAN today condemned Beijing and Moscow for a joint statement that called the self-ruled island an “inalienable” part of China, accusing Russia of “dancing to China’s tune”. Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for two days of talks this week, with the leaders signing a joint statement pledging to deepen their strategic […]
Work on six flood mitigation projects in Johor to start in coming months, says exco member
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Six flood mitigation projects in Johor will start between September and December, says state tourism, environment, heritage and culture committee chairman K. Raven Kumar. Read full story
No compromise against any activity that is against Islam, says Religious Affairs Minister
PETALING JAYA: The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) will not compromise when it comes to any activity that goes against Islamic teachings, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. Read full story
UM leads M'sian varsities in QS World University Rankings
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) is Malaysia’s strongest institution overall, and the country’s highest ranked, in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2023. Read full story
Govt to continue fighting for rights of MH17 victims, says Transport Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the conclusion of the MH17 case, the government remains committed to ensure the rights of the victims are safeguarded, says Anthony Loke (PH-Seremban). Read full story
Digital plates won’t be compulsory for car owners if introduced, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: The digital car plate or eplate system will not be compulsory for vehicle owners if it is introduced by Putrajaya, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Read full story
Tribunals a solid recourse for aggrieved house buyers, says Nga
KUALA LUMPUR: Home buyers who are dissatisfied with the quality of their housing projects can refer to the relevant tribunal, says Nga Kor Ming. Read full story
Health Ministry has issued cancellation, recall of pholcodine-containing medicine, says pharmacy
PETALING JAYA: The Drug Control Authority under the Health Ministry had issued a cancellation and product recall of pholcodine, an opioid medicine that is used in adults and children for the treatment of non-productive (dry) cough and, in combination with other active substances, for the treatment of symptoms of cold and flu. Read full story
M'sian student picked as guide for PM's delegation in performing umrah
JEDDAH: A Malaysian studying at King Abdul Aziz University here was selected as the mutawif (guide) for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his delegation in performing the umrah on Wednesday (March 22). Read full story
Kula to govt: Don't torture Indian business operators in three subsectors, lift freeze on foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR: Former human resources minister M. Kulasegaran has told the government not to “torture” Indian businesses following a freeze on foreign worker recruitment in three subsectors. Read full story