Umno’s unilateral moves won’t affect unity govt, say PKR grassroots
RECENT moves by Umno, including making political appointments and changing the Malacca chief minister, do not affect the unity government led by Anwar Ibrahim, PKR grassroots saod. They said although Umno president and Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s actions attracted public criticism, those moves have no bearing on how the federal government is run.
What breaks a moral compass
Commentary by Mustafa K. Anuar IT appears some members of our society have gone morally adrift, and are incapable of making a stand on what is wrong and what is right.
No big Raya spending for families as inflation bites
FAMILIES are spending moderately for Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year as they look at cutting down unnecessary expenses and purchases due to the rise in prices of goods. They told The Malaysian Insight they were on the lookout for bargain deals and places that offer cheaper prices so that they can spend within their budget.
8 missing after French building collapse
RESCUE workers in the French Mediterranean city of Marseille were scrambling to find eight people unaccounted for yesterday after an apartment building collapsed following a major explosion, officials said. Five people from neighbouring buildings sustained minor injuries in the blast that destroyed the four-storey block at around 12.40am yesterday.
Green-eyed monster hubby kills wife in fatal stabbing
KOTA KINABALU: A man stabbed his wife to death at a street market here on Saturday, believed to be out of jealousy. Read full story
Wee: Seat talks should reflect spirit of unity govt
JOHOR BARU: Seat negotiations for the coming six state elections should reflect the spirit of the unity government, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
Well-earned rest for health chief
PETALING JAYA: Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is ready to retire this month after having served the nation for 35 years, of which the last few have been among the most challenging in his illustrious career. Read full story
Former Perlis MB to be charged with graft today
PETALING JAYA: A former mentri besar of Perlis will be charged with corruption in the Kangar Sessions Court today. Read full story
Singing the old Singer’s praises
SIBU: Her vintage Singer hand-cranked sewing machine is older than her, but it has been a reliable companion to 68-year-old Chieng Siew Lie for the past 41 years. Read full story
A ready pool of workers
PETALING JAYA: On the one hand, there are companies desperate for workers; and on the other, people happy to prove they are hard workers who want to turn their lives around. Read full story