Conversion case: Single mum's leave application appeal to be heard on July 6
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Court has set July 6 to hear the leave application appeal by single mother Loh Siew Hong to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision allowing the Perlis Islamic Religion and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) to intervene in her divorce proceedings. Read full story
The Star’s former photographer Ibrahim Mohtar passes away
PETALING JAYA: The Star has lost another gem when its former photographer Ibrahim Mohtar passed away on Thursday (April 6). He was 55. Read full story
King, Queen visit Penang's Tanjung Tokong Ramadan bazaar
GEORGE TOWN: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah visited the Tanjung Tokong Ramadan Bazaar here on Thursday (April 6). Read full story
May 30 decision on whether ex-Labuan MP needs to enter defence
THE Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today fixed May 30 to decide whether to acquit or call former Labuan MP Rozman Isli to enter his defence in relation to a charge of using his position to obtain an employment contract for Labuan Liberty Port Management Sdn Bhd (LLPM). Judge Rozina Ayob set the date after hearing […]
Iran, Saudi Arabia vow to bring Mideast ‘security, stability’
TOP diplomats from Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing today, pledging to work together to bring “security and stability” to their turbulent region following a surprise China-brokered deal. In a joint statement released after talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the two sides […]
15,000 ex-prisoners, inmates targeted to get jobs this year, says Sivakumar
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry is targeting a total of 15,000 former prisoners, Henry Gurney school inmates and convicts due for release soon to be given employment this year, says V. Sivakumar. Read full story
Water supply in Manjung, Perak Tengah districts fully restored
IPOH: Water supply to nearly 80,000 consumer accounts affected by unscheduled water cuts in the Manjung and Perak Tengah districts was fully restored this morning (April 6), says the Perak Water Board (LAP). Read full story
Dewan Negara passes Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara on Thursday (April 6) approved the Sexual Offences against Children (Amendment) Bill 2023, which aims to better protect children against all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse. Read full story
Perak civil servants to get RM700 'duit Raya'
IPOH: In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri, civil servants in Perak will receive RM700 in special aid. Read full story
Zahid visits grave of former Selangor Speaker
PORT KLANG: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visited the grave of former Selangor assembly Speaker Tan Sri Onn Ismail, 84, who passed away last night (April 5). Read full story