Rights of minor infringed in handling of Johor case, say Suhakam, Muda
PETALING JAYA: The rights of a minor were infringed when a 17-year-old female suspect was paraded by police in handcuffs and lock-up attire, says the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam). Read full story
Puffer fish poisoning: Man dies after a week in a coma
KLUANG: The 84-year-old man who was in a coma after consuming some puffer fish (or ikan buntal) has passed away. Read full story
Anwar: I will be part of Pardons Board panel to decide on Najib’s fate
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be part of the Pardons Board panel to decide on former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s request for a royal pardon. Read full story
Committee established to decide Bintulu Port administration, says Fadillah
KUCHING: A committee involving the federal and Sarawak government will be established to decide whether the administration of Bintulu Port will be handed over to the state government, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Read full story
Cops detain suspect in child abuse video
POLICE have arrested a 24-year-old woman from Seri Kembangan on suspicion of child abuse, after a video of her beating two children in her care was uploaded to social media earlier this week, Serdang police chief A.A. Anbalagan said. He added that the suspect was an acquaintance of the children’s mother and has been taking […]
US radio broadcaster NPR halts tweets in Twitter row
US radio NPR upheld a freeze of activity on Twitter yesterday as a report said Elon Musk was revisiting his decision to label the broadcaster “state affiliated.” Twitter earlier this week designated Washington-based National Public Radio as “state-affiliated media,” branding the news outlet in the same way as government-owned Chinese and Russian platforms.
Asean should remain neutral, says Anwar
ASEAN should remain independent and a zone of neutrality amid heightened US and China tensions, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in an interview with China’s national broadcaster CCTV aired last night. Anwar said Asean was formed to promote peace, stability and co-operation in the region, and these objectives should be maintained.
Afternoon storm creates havoc in Mantin and Nilai
SEREMBAN: Several areas and Ramadan bazaars around Mantin and Nilai near here were badly affected by the heavy rain and storm on Friday (April 8) evening. Read full story
Asean should remain a neutral zone, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean should remain independent and a zone of neutrality amid the heightened US-China rivalry, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Texas federal judge halts US approval of abortion pill
A CONSERVATIVE federal judge in the state of Texas halted US approval of the abortion pill mifepristone yesterday, but paused implementation for a week to give federal authorities time to appeal. The suit against the Food and Drug Administration is the latest step in the campaign to win a total ban on abortion following a […]