Solidarity and cooperation key to Asia's rise in dominance, says Anwar at Hainan forum
HAINAN (China): Asia will emerge stronger and more resilient if it continues to cooperate, speak in a unified voice and exchange ideas on strategy and best policy practices, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Waiting hours will be longer during doctors’ strike on April 3-5, says Mogok Doktor Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: After threatening a nationwide strike, the Mogok Doktor Malaysia (Malaysian Doctors on Strike) has now cautioned people not to go to health clinics and public hospitals on April 3 to April 5, as the waiting hours at health clinics and public hospitals are expected to be longer while the strike is underway. Read […]
Subs must surface when in our waters, says Tok Mat on Aukus
KUALA LUMPUR: Submarines must surface when passing through Malaysian waters, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story
Ecuador landslide death toll rises to 14, dozens missing
THE death toll from a major landslide in southern Ecuador has risen to 14, authorities said yesterday, as emergency crews race to find survivors among several dozen people still missing days after the disaster. The chances of uncovering anyone alive were dwindling but rescuers continued their tireless search for the 67 people missing after cascades […]
BNM works with Asean to realise cross-border payments by 2025
MALAYSIA and four other Asean countries will participate in the next phase of multilateral cross-border payment connectivity known as Project Nexus, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said. In the central bank’s Annual Report 2022 released today, it said it aims to translate the current Nexus solution into an operationally and commercially viable model by 2025.
Mexico investigating migrant fire deaths as suspected homicide
THE deaths of 39 migrants in a fire at a Mexican detention centre are being investigated as suspected homicides, a prosecutor said yesterday, accusing those in charge of doing nothing to evacuate the victims. An investigation was opened “for the crime of homicide and damage to property,” though other possible crimes will also be considered, […]
Short circuit believed to be cause of Muar house fire that killed four children
MUAR: The house fire that killed four young children in Kampung Sabak Awor here was believed to have been started by an electrical short circuit. Read full story
Cops nab four for soliciting 'donations' at Melaka Ramadan bazaars
MELAKA: Police have detained three foreigners for collecting “donations” at Ramadan bazaars here. Read full story
Tourism industry players must not work in silos
ARE local tourism industry players working in silos?
MP urges local authorities to reform stray management
PETALING Jaya lawmaker Lee Chean Chung said it is time for local authorities to review its stray animal’s management in the wake of an alleged assault of an elderly man by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) officers during a dog-capturing operation last week. The man is expected to be charged in court tomorrow under section […]