UK govt ‘in negotiations’ after three British men held in Afghanistan
BRITAIN’S interior minister Suella Braverman today said the UK government was “in negotiations” after three British men were detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Media reports have identified the men as charity medic Kevin Cornwell, 53, the unnamed manager of a hotel for aid workers and YouTube star Miles Routledge.
Contract doctor issue: Govt will ensure a win-win solution, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will ensure the implementation of a win-win solution so that no party will be at a loss or sidelined in resolving the contract doctor issue, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
New Melaka exco line-up to include unity govt partners, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The new Melaka state executive council line-up will involve political parties under the unity government, says Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Dutch refinery to feed airlines’ thirst for clean fuel
SCAFFOLDING and green pipes envelop a refinery in the port of Rotterdam where Finnish giant Neste is preparing to significantly boost production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Switching to non-fossil aviation fuels that produce less net greenhouse gas emissions is key to plans to decarbonise air transport, a significant contributor to global warming.
Johor Health Dept to act against contract doctors who strike
THE Johor Health Department is likely to take disciplinary action against contract doctors in the state if they participate in a nationwide strike tomorrow. Department director Dr Aman Rabu said disciplinary action will only be taken if contract doctors fail to heed the advice for them not to participate in the strike.
Yeoh fulfils dream of becoming newscaster, makes second appearance on RTM news
KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh made a second appearance on Berita Perdana’s “Stadium RTM (Radio Televisyen Malaysia)” segment on Sunday (April 2). Read full story
UK’s decision to join trans-pacific partnership set to boost trade ties with Malaysia, says Fadillah
KUCHING: United Kingdom’s decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is anticipated to boost trade ties with Malaysia. Read full story
Chicken being sold at appropriate prices during Ramadan, says Salahuddin
THE Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry said after the first 10 days of Ramadan, no traders were found selling whole chicken above the set ceiling price of RM9.40 per kg. Its minister Salahuddin Ayub said to ensure traders continue to comply with the ceiling price, his ministry, the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, […]
Up to 30% of jobs may go in UBS-Credit Suisse merger
THE merger between banks Credit Suisse and UBS could see up to 36,000 jobs being cut across the world, the SonntagsZeitung weekly reported today. The takeover by UBS of Credit Suisse was hastily arranged by the Swiss government on March 19 to prevent a global financial meltdown, following fears of contagion from the collapse of […]
Anxious moments for duo trapped in bank's ATM room
MERSING: Two men went through anxious moments when they found themselves trapped for almost 30 minutes in the automated teller machine area of a bank here early Sunday (April 2). Read full story