Malaysia calls for establishment of UN agency for water
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called for the establishment of a United Nations (UN) agency for water to help realise the Water Action Agenda. Read full story
Court to hear Zahid’s defamation suit against Dr Mahathir on Nov 6
THE Kuala Lumpur High Court set four days from November 6 for the full hearing of Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s defamation suit against former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Malaysiakini, quoting the defendant’s counsel, Mior Nor Haidir Suhaimi, said the trial dates were set during case management before the High Court Registry in Kuala […]
The cultural Ramadan
RAMADAN is here again and aside from being a Muslim who fasts, I am fond of Ramadan, too, for the cultural elements and activities that accompany the holy month. Personally, I breathe a deep sigh of relief when Ramadan begins because what the month brings along is also an opportunity to take stock of our […]
Violence flares as French protesters vent fury at Macron reform
PROTESTERS clashed with French security forces yesterday in the most serious violence yet of a three-month revolt against President Emmanuel Macron’s hugely controversial pension reform. Almost 150 police officers were injured and scores of protesters arrested nationwide, the government said, as a day of protests descended into chaos in several cities including Paris, where protesters […]
AUKU amendments: Political freedom for uni students, lecturers should have limits, says academician
KUALA LUMPUR: There should be limitations on the freedom to participate in politics that will be given to students and lecturers through the amendments to provisions in the Universities and University Colleges Act (Auku) of 1971, says an academician. Read full story
What’s our status? Spare some time to read our letters, Muda tells Pakatan sec-gen
PETALING JAYA: Muda hopes Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will find time to read Muda’s letters requesting the party to be included in the Unity Government. Read full story
TB cases in Malaysia up by 17% last year, says Health Minister
PETALING JAYA: The number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Malaysia increased by 3,664 cases or 17% in 2022 compared to 2021, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Read full story
RM1,000 flood aid disbursed to over 800 families in Johor
YONG PENG: The first batch of the Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) government cash aid has been disbursed to 835 families affected by the floods here, says Ling Tian Soon. Read full story
Japan inflation slows to 3.1% in February
JAPAN’S consumer prices rose 3.1% last month from a year earlier, government data showed today, slowing from the four-decade highs seen in previous months. The figure, which excludes volatile fresh food, met market expectations and comes after the government introduced relief measures for soaring energy bills.
Ex-Astro boss returned US$10 million 1MDB assets, says report
FORMER Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd group CEO Rohana Rozhan has returned the US$10 million (RM44.2 million) 1Malaysia Development Bhd-linked cash and assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Utusan Malaysia reported today. Quoting a source, the Malay-language daily said the former girlfriend of disgraced Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner had surrendered the cash and assets to Putrajaya last year.