Dead couple's family urges action over puffer fish poisoning
KLUANG: Family members of the elderly couple who passed away after consuming puffer fish are urging the authorities to expedite the investigation into their deaths. Read full story
Teen with brittle bones can't wait to walk again, grateful for RM48,000 donation for operation
ALOR SETAR: A 14-year-old special education needs student, who has had brittle bone disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III) since birth, is grateful for donations totalling RM48,000 needed for surgery on both her legs. Read full story
Malaysia employs diplomatic approach in South China Sea talks
MALAYSIA will continue with the diplomatic approach in its engagements with other states including China in common efforts to preserve the South China Sea as a territory of peace, stability and trade, said the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra). In a statement today, it said this is in line with provisions in the Declaration on the […]
Taiwan to work with US to counter China authoritarianism
TAIWAN’S President Tsai Ing-wen said today that Taipei will continue working with the United States and other democracies as the island faces “continued authoritarian expansionism” from China. Beijing announced three-days of military exercises around Taiwan today, calling them a “stern warning” to the self-ruled island’s government after Tsai met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy […]
Ministry to refine incentives for traders providing Menu Rahmah
THE Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will conduct a study to refine the incentives for traders involved in the implementation of the Menu Rahmah programme. It’s minister Salahuddin Ayub said the study is to be carried out after the Aidilfitri celebration.
Letter only to update Azalina, not to provide 'answers', says MACC panellist
KUALA LUMPUR: The letter from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said only provided an update on investigations into certain individuals, says Datuk Ahmad Rosli Mohd Sham. Read full story
South China Sea issues must be resolved peacefully as M'sia will not compromise sovereignty, says Wisma Putra
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government is unequivocally and firmly committed to protecting Malaysia’s sovereignty, sovereign rights and interests in its maritime areas in the South China Sea, says the Foreign Ministry. Read full story
Agong strongly condemns Israeli attacks on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah expresses disappointment and strongly condemns the recent attacks against worshippers and incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli regime forces. Read full story
Over 200,000 army veterans to receive special Raya aid on April 17
ALOR GAJAH: More than 200,000 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans, including the non-pensionable ones, will receive Hari Raya Aidilfitri special financial assistance amounting to RM350 each on April 17. Read full story
Ministry studying incentives for traders offering Menu Rahmah, says Salahuddin
ALOR SETAR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will conduct a study to refine the incentives for traders involved in the implementation of the Menu Rahmah initiative, says Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story