Do more to promote Malaysian pastry and desserts, says former deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Can local delicacies like kuih lompat tikam be as popular as croissants, asks a government backbencher. Read full story
Ikan pekasam trader charged with insulting Johor Ruler on Twitter
SEPANG: A pekasam fish trader pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Monday (March 27) to a charge of posting offensive communications against Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar on Twitter last year. Read full story
Eight LRT users sue Rapid Rail, Prasarana Malaysia over train crash
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight LRT users have sued Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd and Prasarana Malaysia Bhd over the Kelana Jaya LRT crash almost two years ago, claiming that they have suffered physical injuries and other damages from the incident. Read full story
PM’s visit to Saudi Arabia a boost for ties, trade and Islam, says academic
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia from March 22 to 24 is seen as having been successful in boosting international relations and trade, thereby strengthening Islamic activities. Read full story
Manhunt launched for suspect over death of pensioner in Melaka
MELAKA: Melaka police have launched a manhunt for a 27-year-old suspect involved in the death of a pensioner here last month. Read full story
Prove I abused my position as PM, Dr Mahathir tells Anwar
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must show proof that I used my position as Prime Minister to benefit myself and my family,” says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Read full story
Asian markets mixed as banking fears persist
ASIAN stocks were mixed today in a cautious start to what could be another rocky week for global markets, after a rout in banking shares renewed fears for the sector. Chinese markets were downbeat in morning trade, but Tokyo’s key Nikkei index and stocks in Sydney and Singapore were up following a slightly higher close […]
Kenya braces for fresh protests despite police ban
KENYANS were bracing today for a new round of anti-government demonstrations over the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed the action would go ahead despite a police ban. Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has urged people to take to the streets every Monday and Thursday, even after protests a week ago turned violent […]
Should AI be used in the interpretation, application of law?
THE law is philosophy put into practice.It is the poetry that imbues the black letters of its words with spirit. Its interpretation is open to vigorous challenge for an equitable and architectonic system that establishes the parameters for which an action may be justifiably exercised. But it has always been a strictly human endeavour.
Cops record statements of nine witnesses over MBPJ dog catching incident
PETALING JAYA: Nine witnesses have given their statements to the police in their investigation into an incident where a senior citizen was allegedly roughed up by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) officers during a round up of stray dogs. Read full story