Johor maintains ban on sale of vape products
THE Johor government is maintaining the ban on the sale of vape products, including equipment and liquids, as decided on January 1, 2016. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the stance taken during the state executive council meeting seven years ago remained, although the government had imposed the collection […]
Pakistan Supreme Court orders Punjab polls to be held next month
ELECTIONS must be held for the assembly in Pakistan’s most populous province next month, the Supreme Court declared today, voiding a bid to delay voting in Punjab and handing a political victory to opposition leader Imran Khan. Pakistan has been in political turmoil for a year since Khan was ousted as prime minister last April […]
Anwar seeks judgment in default against Pendang MP
PRIME Minister Ibrahim has applied for a judgment in default against Pendang MP Awang Solahuddin Hashim for not filing a defence statement in response to the former’s defamation suit within the stipulated period. Anwar, 75, filed the suit against Awang Solahuddin on March 3 over the latter’s defamatory remarks about the prime minister at the […]
UNHRC adopts Malaysia-sponsored resolution
KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a resolution which was jointly sponsored by Malaysia and seven other UNHRC’s core group members during its 52nd session. Read full story
France to raise reservist age to 70
FRANCE’S military will raise the maximum age for reservists to 70, the defence minister said today, after months of clashes over a divisive increase to the nation’s minimum retirement age. The age limit for trained soldiers ready to be called up if needed currently stands between 60 and 65 years old.
Belarus troops train on Russian nuclear-capable missile system
BELARUSIAN troops have begun training on a nuclear-capable Russian missile system following President Vladimir Putin’s decision to deploy tactical weapons on Belarusian territory, Moscow and Minsk said today. Putin on March 25 said he would station tactical nuclear arms on Russia’s ally, a move that drew widespread criticism.
Man drowns in Hulu Selangor mining pool during fishing trip
KUALA LUMPUR: A man has been found drowned after he fell into a mining pool while fishing in Tasik Kiambang, Serendah, Hulu Selangor, near here. Read full story
Social media users dump jokes on S'gor's new 'BRK' plates
PETALING JAYA: Selangor’s new vehicle registration series which comes into effect on Tuesday (April 4) is becoming the butt of many jokes on social media. Read full story
Johor maintains ban on sale of vape products
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government maintains the ban on the sale of vape products, including equipment and liquids as decided on Jan 1, 2016. Read full story
Sabah formalises 50% stake in Samarang PSC
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has formalised the acquisition of 50% participation interest in the Samarang Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the signing of the joint operating agreement (JOA) on Tuesday (April 4). Read full story