Bandar Kuching MP’s views taken out of context, says BAM
THE Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) said the issues raised by Bandar Kuching lawmaker Dr Kelvin Yii regarding its training structure, has been resolved. The national badminton governing body, in a statement, said Yii had contacted BAM president Mohamad Norza Zakaria to seek an explanation about BAM’s training programme.
High Court rules Tommy Thomas didn’t charge Najib in bad faith
THE High Court ruled that former attorney general Tommy Thomas did not charge Najib Tun Razak in bad faith; he only did so upon receiving completed investigation papers from the investigating agencies. Judge Ahmad Bache said only upon studying and satisfying himself with the evidence gathered did Thomas consent to charge the former prime minister on all 35 counts in four cases.
Salesman gets 24 months’ jail, fined RM50,000 for animal cruelty
A SALESMAN was sentenced to 24 months in jail and fined RM50,000 by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today for neglecting his five pet cats and starving them to death in a condominium unit. Judge Siti Aminah Ghazali handed down the sentence on Lim Chia Lin, 31, after he pleaded guilty to the charge and also […]
Germany rolls out red carpet for Charles III’s first foreign visit
BRITAIN’S King Charles III will begin his first state visit when he travels to Germany tomorrow, having postponed a trip to France due to widespread political protests. Charles will arrive in Berlin and undertake engagements there and in Brandenburg before heading to Hamburg during the three-day tour.
Salesman jailed two years, fined RM50,000 for starving cats to death
KUALA LUMPUR: A salesman was sentenced to 24 months in jail and fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court here for neglecting his five pet cats and starving them to death in a condominium unit. Read full story
Saudi diplomatic notes on PM's trip included meeting with King Salman and Crown Prince, says Zambry
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official trip to Saudi Arabia was to include a meeting with that country’s top two leaders, says Wisma Putra. Read full story
Reveal formula for allocations to vernacular schools, Dr Wee tells Education Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Not having a clear breakdown of allocations for Chinese and Tamil schools will result in problems for the Education Ministry, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
PAS backs Selangor Ruler’s view on Muslims visiting churches and temples
KLANG: PAS has supported Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s take on Muslims visiting places of worship of other religions. Read full story
Decision to stop issuing PLKS in three sub-sectors due to economic reasons
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to stop the issuance of the Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) for the employment of foreign workers in the textile, barber and goldsmith sub-sectors in June was made based on economic considerations and does not involve racial elements. Read full story
RTS Link, Double-Tracking Project still priority projects, says Johor MB
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link and the Gemas-Johor Baru Electrified Double-Tracking Project will continue to be the government’s priority projects, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Read full story