Hong Kong art market hits pre-pandemic highs despite curbs
AS THOUSANDS of visitors streamed through a Hong Kong exhibition hall and deals were struck for works by Picasso and Yayoi Kusama, art collectors celebrated the Asian financial hub’s return to its bustling heyday. The scenes at Hong Kong’s Art Basel fair last week had not been seen since 2019, with a crackdown on pro-democracy […]
Zuraida signed RM10 million bond willingly, says Saifuddin
PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told the High Court today that former PKR vice-president and Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin had signed a bond that bound her to the party, willingly. Saifuddin, 59, who is also the Home Minister said Zuraida was also aware that candidates chosen to contest in the 14th general election in 2018, […]
Zahid confirms Sulaiman Ali's resignation as Malacca CM
UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today confirmed he received the resignation letter from Malacca menteri besar Sulaiman Md Ali last night. Zahid said the letter was personally handed to him by Sulaiman at Parliament. – Bernama, March 29, 2023.
Former banker gets three years jail, RM1mil fine for deceiving investor
KUALA LUMPUR: Former investment banker Charles Chua Yi Fuan was sentenced to three years in jail and fined RM1 million by the Sessions Court here t for deceiving an investor to invest in a non-existent investment scheme which caused the investor to lose RM175,000 five years ago. Read full story
Build it and they will come: Mazu statue will draw in millions, says former Sabah CM
KOTA KINABALU: Millions of visitors will converge on Sabah’s northern Kudat district if the 108-foot majestic Mazu statue (Goddess of the Sea) project materialises, says Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat. Read full story
Sulaiman has resigned as Melaka CM, announces Zahid
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali has stepped down as Melaka chief minister, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Step-sisters killed in road accident in Pontian
PONTIAN: A woman and her step-sister were killed after their motorcycle crashed into a car, whose driver was trying to overtake a lorry at KM91.6 Jalan Johor Baru-Batu Pahat, here. Read full story
Pakatan aware of BN's intent to use own symbol for upcoming state polls
PUTRAJAYA: Barisan Nasional’s decision to use its own symbol in the upcoming state polls has been made known to its unity government partners, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Masidi wants increased US-Sabah trade
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government hopes to see more business and economic opportunities realised with the United States in the near future, says Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. Read full story
Flights from China resume at Senai International Airport
SENAI Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd (Senai International Airport) today announced the resumption of its international network by welcoming the first flight arriving from Guangzhou via AirAsia at 6.55am. The flight was greeted by Johor Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture Committee chairman K. Raven Kumar along with representatives from Johor Tourism, Johor State government agencies […]