Ministry to assess reports before helping brothers
KUCHING: The Welfare Department will assess the police investigation and hospital report on a case concerning three brothers, believed to have been abused in Kangar, Perlis, before deciding on the next course of action, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Read full story
Former editor nurtures new life as farmer
JOHOR BARU: He used to chase news stories, keep to tight deadlines and was once arrested and questioned for five days for a story he wrote. Read full story
Sweet sales for salty acar
GUA MUSANG: Each time the month of Ramadan arrives, a salted fish acar maker here will have her hands full meeting the orders for the dish that is usually enjoyed as an appetiser or side dish when breaking fast and during sahur. Read full story
Gulf states appeal to US on Israeli minister’s Palestinian comments
THE Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) said today it had written to Washington’s top diplomat condemning controversial comments from Israel’s finance minister in which he denied the existence of a Palestinian people. The GCC, in a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, called on Washington “to assume its responsibilities in responding to all measures […]
Salahuddin plays down chicken shortage fears
CHICKEN supplies nationwide are adequate to meet demand until Hari Raya at the end of next month, Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Salahuddin Ayub. “I have received detailed information today from the Department of Veterinary Services. Officially, the data show that there is enough to last until Hari Raya,” he said in […]
Fuel vessel fire kills 3 in Indonesia
THREE crew members on a fuel vessel were reportedly killed today after a fire broke out in the west coastal waters of Lombok island, Indonesia. The accident occurred at 2.50pm local time and rescuers saved 14 members of the 17-person crew, according to the Mataram disaster management agency.
Supply of chicken adequate until Aidilfitri
JOHOR BARU: The supply of chicken across the country is sufficient until the Aidilfitri celebrations at the end of April, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. He said consumers need not worry about chicken supply. Read full story
Unity govt convention to enhance compatibility, says Zahid
THE unity government national convention on May 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur can bolster the compatibility of party leaders, not least provide them with the opportunity to get together, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. “Even though the unity government secretariat has held two meetings, the convention will involve the leadership […]
UAE frees Arab Israeli woman jailed on drug charges
THE United Arab Emirates has released an Israeli woman sentenced to life in prison on drugs charges, her lawyer and the Israeli presidency told AFP today. Fidaa Kiwan, an Arab Israeli photographer, was arrested in Dubai in 2021 and initially sentenced to death for possession of 50 grams of cocaine and half a kilogram of […]
Terengganu admits Ramadan eggs shortage
THE Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living in Terengganu has admitted that the supply of eggs has fallen 33% during Ramadan due to a shortage from out-of-state suppliers. Director Saharuddin Mohd Kia said it is estimated that people in Terengganu consume 1 million eggs a day but the state receives around 600,000 eggs.