Melaka State Assembly opposition leader respects Sulaiman's decision to resign
MELAKA: Melaka Legislative Assembly opposition leader Dr Mohd Yadzil Yaakub said he respected the decision of Lendu assemblyman Sulaiman Md Ali to submit his resignation letter as the state Chief Minister. Read full story
Swearing-in ceremony of new Melaka CM to be held on March 31, says state secretary
MELAKA: The swearing-in ceremony for Melaka’s new Chief Minister will be held at 3pm on Friday (March 31), said state secretary Datuk Wira Zaidi Johari. Read full story
Malaysia’s taxation model is unsustainable, says Deputy Finance Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s taxation model isn’t sustainable because its revenue is lower compared to other developed countries, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story
Malaysia doesn’t allow sale of pufferfish, says health DG
PUFFERFISH, which contains dangerous toxins, is not allowed to be sold Malaysia. Director-general of health Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the fish is poisonous and harmful, following the death of a woman who had consumed it in Johor.
Apex court to rule on Najib’s SRC verdict review bid
THE Federal Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict tomorrow on a review application by Najib Razak over its ruling in upholding his conviction and 12 years’ jail sentence and fine for misappropriation of RM42 million in SRC International Sdn Bhd funds. A five-member bench, comprising Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli, Federal Court judges Vernon Ong […]
Musk, experts call for halt in ‘giant AI experiments’
BILLIONAIRE mogul Elon Musk and a range of experts called yesterday for a pause in the development of powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems to allow time to make sure they are safe. An open letter, signed by more than 1,000 people so far including Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, was prompted by the release […]
Don’t engage in acts that disturb Asean’s peace, security, minister says
ALL parties, including those who form trilateral security pact Aukus, are urged not to engage in any provocative activities, which may disturb the peace and security of Asean, Defence Minister Mohamad Hasan said today.
Dengue spike due to four-year epidemic cyclical pattern, says Health DG
PETALING JAYA: Based on national data, the dengue trend follows a cyclical pattern with a dengue epidemic being reported every four to five years, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Read full story
Ex-Melaka CM Sulaiman spotted visiting old office at Seri Negeri
MELAKA: Outgoing Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali was spotted entering his office at Seri Negeri in Ayer Keroh here on Thursday (March 30) morning. Read full story
542 Filipinos deported back via Sandakan port
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 542 Filipinos were deported from Sabah’s east coast Sandakan district on Wednesday (March 29). Read full story