Police task force opens seven IPs into issues touching on royalty, religion and race
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven investigation papers (IPs) involving issues pertaining to royalty, religion and race (3R) have been opened, says Deputy Comm Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin. Read full story
Double Six tragedy: Mojuntin's family hoping to finally get answers
KOTA KINABALU: The family of the late Datuk Peter Mojuntin is hoping to finally get the answers to several key questions that have surrounded the “Double Six” plane crash that occurred over 40 years ago. Read full story
Police deny parading teenager in front of the media
JOHOR police have denied allegations that they intentionally paraded a minor in front of the press during her remand application at the magistrate’s court in Seri Alam, following her arrest with a man over a social media video allegedly of them having sex in a car. Seri Alam police chief Mohd Sohaimi Ishak defended his […]
Papar Hospital upgrades stall over labour, material issues
THE lack of manpower and construction materials and a Covid-19 outbreak have delayed upgrading work at Papar Hospital, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said. She said the process, which began in May 2017, is now 62% complete, and that the hospital is to be ready by year-end.
US Treasury downplays recession fears, expects economy to grow
UNITED States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expects the world’s biggest economy will continue to grow, despite heightened recession concerns following recent turmoil in the banking sector. The dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank last month had rattled the industry, prompting US authorities including the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve (Fed) to […]
Salahuddin hopes 20,000 people will register for Prihatin business scheme
THE Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) is targeting 20,000 people from the B40 group and students to register for the Prihatin business registration scheme by the end of this year. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Salahuddin Ayub said 13,255 people from the B40 group and students had registered last year.
Azalina has done no wrong, not in contempt of court ruling, says Shahrir
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has done no wrong by responding to queries made by Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lawyer, says former MP Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad. Read full story
Papar Hospital upgrades delayed due to labour, building material shortage, says Dr Zaliha
PAPAR: The shortage of manpower and construction materials, in addition to the outbreak of Covid-19, contributed to the delay in the completion of upgrading works at Papar Hospital, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Read full story
Measures needed to limit nicotine harm to kids, youths, says Tobacco Control Council
KUALA LUMPUR: The government needs to look into short- and long-term measures to limit harm and exposure of children and young people to nicotine, said the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC). Read full story
Ministry warns childcare centre after abuse cases
A SOCIAL Welfare Department-registered childcare centre that was involved in alleged child abuse cases was not complying with the Child Care Centre Act 1984, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development said. The ministry added that this was discovered following an inspection by the department on March 29.