FDA appeals US federal judge’s block on abortion pill
THE US Food and Drug Administration filed an appeal yesterday against a ruling by a federal judge that overturned the approval of a safe and effective abortion pill, court records showed. A federal judge in the US state of Texas overturned the two-decade-old approval of the pill, the latest volley in a conservative battle against […]
Woman arrested for abusing 10-month-old son
POLICE arrested a 26-year-old woman at her HOME in Petaling Jaya on Thursday on suspicion of abusing her 10-month-old son. Petaling Jaya police chief Mohamad Fakhruddin Abdul Hamid said in a statement today the woman was arrested after a report was lodged by Shah Alam Hospital, where the boy had been taken for treatment and […]
Govt approves over 500 extra flights for Aidilfitri
THE Transport Ministry (MOT) has approved 527 additional flights in conjunction with Aildilfitri this year, involving Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, AirAsia, Firefly, MASWings and MYAirline. In a statement today, the ministry said the measure taken via the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) was to meet high demand during the festive season for flights from the peninsula […]
Child abuse: Operator of childcare centre did not comply with the law, says ministry
PUTRAJAYA: A Social Welfare Department-registered childcare centre that was allegedly involved in child abuse cases was found to have not complied with the Child Care Centre Act 1984. Read full story
World Bank reform could free up US$50 billion for lending
THE World Bank’s ongoing reform could result in a US$50 billion (RM220 billion) lending boost over the next decade, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told AFP ahead of stakeholders’ meetings next week where key changes are expected to be announced. Central bankers, finance ministers and participants from more than 180 member countries are expected to gather […]
Gazette of Kuala Lumpur structure plan postponed to May 31
THE gazetting of the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (PSKL 2040) has been delayed until May 31 to allow Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to further engage with stakeholders, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. In a statement issued today, the prime minister said the postponement would give sufficient time for DBKL to talk to stakeholders […]
Efforts ongoing to resolve Dual Language Programme issues, says Deputy Education Minister
BATU PAHAT: Efforts are ongoing to resolve issues with the Dual Language Programme (DLP) which led to a protest in Johor, says the Deputy Education Minister Read full story
KL man lauds cops for finding his wallet after monkey harassment on North-South Expressway
Losing one’s belongings at a rest stop on Malaysia’s North-South Expressway, most people may have been resigned to never seeing them again. Read full story
Role of MAINPP members, Syariah judges come with great responsibilities, says King
GEORGE TOWN: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah says the role of the Penang State Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) members and Syariah judges comes with great responsibility as they have been entrusted with the administration of Islam in the state. Read full story
Sabah company produces children’s book that promotes tourism, local culture
KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah-based film production company has produced a children’s book that is not only fun for kids but also promotes tourism and local culture in the state. Read full story