Two killed when vehicle falls into river near Batu Pahat
BATU PAHAT: Two men were killed after their vehicle crashed into a road sign and fell into a river at KM6 Jalan Parit Botak, Ayer Hitam, here. Read full story
Over 40% increase in flights for Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year, says Transport Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: A 43% increase in flights has been approved for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri period compared to last year, says the Transport Ministry. Read full story
Anwar has no say in pardon process, says PKR rep
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim has nothing to do with Umno’s move to seek a royal pardon for disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim said. The PKR lawmaker said that if the doctrine of separation of powers is respected, Anwar’s position as the prime minister and his unity government would […]
US says ‘stands with’ Israel after ‘unconscionable’ attacks
THE United States said yesterday it supported ally Israel’s right to self-defence after deadly attacks as well as rocket fire from Lebanon that triggered Israeli strikes. “The targeting of innocent civilians of any nationality is unconscionable. The United States stands with the government and people of Israel,” State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said in a […]
Govt to provide extra RM35 million for PPR communities
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today announced an additional RM35 million funding for a programme to empower communities in public housing projects (PPR) across Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. He said the funds target 50,000 PPR residents through the “Kita Untuk Kita” (K2K) programme, for 12 problematic housing projects.
Johor cops deny parading underage suspect on the way to court
PASIR GUDANG: Police here have denied parading a local man and his female teenage companion while being brought to court to be remanded after being arrested for allegedly engaging in an indecent act at a car park Read full story
Ringgit to trade at 4.40-4.41 v dollar next week
THE ringgit is expected to experience some technical correction in the coming days, trading in the range of 4.40 to 4.41 against the dollar, an economist said. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit is already at an overbought position from the technical chart, implying that some correction is […]
N. Korea says held another test of underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’
NORTH Korea claimed today it had tested another underwater nuclear attack drone, its latest response to joint US-South Korea military drills, though analysts have questioned whether Pyongyang has such a weapon. In recent weeks, North Korea has tested what state media have described as an underwater nuclear-capable drone and also carried out the launch of […]
China announces military drills in Taiwan Strait
CHINA announced today it was launching three days of military drills in the Taiwan Strait. The People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theatre Command said “United Sharp Sword” would run April 8 to 10 for “combat preparedness”.
Sabah's non-revenue water rate at 60%, says Shahelmey
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s non-revenue water (NRW) rate is currently at 60% which is a loss of water resources in the state, says Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Read full story