Fencers ask Bach to uphold ban on Russian athletes
MORE than 300 active and former fencers have called on Olympic chief Thomas Bach to uphold the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes when he and the decision-making board of the International Olympic Committee meet today. Bach, who won the Olympic fencing team gold in 1976, has been keen to find a “pathway” for athletes […]
Two injured female climbers on Mt Kinabalu rescued
KOTA KINABALU: The Fire and Rescue Department assisted two injured female climbers to descend Mount Kinabalu in Kundasang on Tuesday (March 28). Read full story
Group threatens ‘strike’, mass resignations of contract doctors if demands not met by Health Ministry
PETALING JAYA: A group who identified themselves as contract doctors have threatened mass resignations and a nationwide ‘strike’ next month. However, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said an unplanned strike is not the best solution to resolve the problems in the medical profession. Read full story
MACC free to investigate any govt agency, says Home Minister
SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is free to investigate any government agency without any interference, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Strengthen unity during Ramadan, says Sabah CM
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on the people, especially Muslims in this state, to take the opportunity to strengthen unity during the fasting month. Read full story
MOT says no plans to raise vehicle entry permit rate
THE Transport Ministry (MOT) has no plans to raise the payment rate for the vehicle entry permits (VEP) imposed on Singapore-registered vehicles to this country. Its minister, Anthony Loke, said the current VEP payment of RM20 will be retained.
Ringgit closes higher against dollar
THE ringgit appreciated against the US dollar at the close today amid weakening demand for the greenback, tracking the banking crisis in the United States. At 6pm, the local note was traded at 4.3990/4030 versus the US dollar compared with yesterday’s closing rate of 4.4190/4240.
Belgium arrests 8 in ‘terror attack’ probe
POLICE have detained eight people during investigations into an alleged plot to commit “terrorist attacks” in Belgium, the federal prosecutor’s office said today. Raids were conducted late yesterday on homes in the capital Brussels, the port city of Antwerp and the border town of Eupen, the statement said.
Disabled woman dies in Pontian blaze
PONTIAN: A person with disabilities has died in a house fire in Kampung Parit Hj Elias, Ayer Baloi near here. Read full story
Sabah Health Dept to keep tabs on Ramadan bazaars
KOTA KINABALU: Some 700 Health Department personnel have been mobilised to inspect and monitor Ramadan bazaars throughout Sabah until the end of the fasting month. Read full story