Runners to race into the past in KK’s North Borneo Race
KOTA KINABALU: If you like to run and look at old buildings then the North Borneo Race might just be your cup of tea. Read full story
Michael Chong shares experience of almost being scammed, urges the public to be cautious
KUALA LUMPUR: Be cautious when dealing with anyone claiming to be government or law enforcement personnel through telephone calls or messages, says Datuk Seri Michael Chong. Read full story
Asian markets reverse after recent gains as bank fears linger
ASIAN markets dipped today after a broadly healthy week, as lingering concerns about the banking sector played against hopes central banks could be nearing the end of their interest rate hiking cycle. Pledges by authorities to provide support to troubled lenders and depositors provided stability for investors worried that the collapse of two US banks […]
Puspakom monopoly on vehicle inspections ends Aug 31 next year
PUSPAKOM will no longer have a monopoly on providing vehicle inspection services once its concession ends on August 31 next year, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. He said the cabinet made the decision in a meeting on March 15.
Azrulnizam Abdul Aziz is PR1MA chairman
PERBADANAN PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) has announced the appointment of Azrulnizam Abdul Aziz as its new chairman effective March 16, to succeed Dr Fathul Bari Mat Jahya. In a statement today, PR1MA said Azrulnizam graduated with a Masters in Business Administration in International Business from University of Hartford, Connecticut and Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Wichita State […]
South Korea to seek extradition of crypto fugitive Do Kwon
SOUTH Korea will seek the extradition of fugitive crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon, prosecutors told AFP today, after the Terraform founder was arrested in Montenegro and hit with US fraud charges. Kwon, whose full name is Kwon Do-hyung, has been accused of fraud over his company Terraform Lab’s dramatic collapse last year, which wiped out about US$40 […]
No more Puspakom monopoly on vehicle inspections once concession ends, says Transport Minister
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has decided that vehicle inspection services will be opened to all parties who meet the conditions once Puspakom’s concession ends on Aug 31, 2024, says Anthony Loke. Read full story
Govt asked to study cause of school dropout at secondary level
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Parent-Teacher Association collaborative council has asked the government to study what causes secondary students to drop out of school before taking action against them such as imposing fines or jail terms. Read full story
Court to hear Zahid's defamation suit against Dr M in November
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has fixed four days starting Nov 6 to hear Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s suit against Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over allegations that Ahmad Zahid used his position to influence the latter to interfere in Ahmad Zahid’s ongoing criminal cases in court. Read full story
Sarawak to host international Chinese Muslim conference in August
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to host an international conference exploring the roles and impact of Chinese Muslims in embracing the future. Read full story