Broadcaster NPR quits Twitter after labelling row
US broadcaster National Public Radio (NPR) today said it would “no longer remain active” on Twitter, accusing the platform owned by Elon Musk of undermining its credibility and sowing doubt over its editorial independence. NPR’s clean break from Twitter comes after the highly respected news broadcaster suspended tweets from its main account when it received […]
Govt to announce special flight ticket prices for varsity students soon
PETALING JAYA: The government will announce special flight ticket prices for students at institutes of higher learning soon, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Read full story
Malaysia concerned about Myanmar junta’s violence against civilians
MALAYSIA is against any form of violence or harsh treatment towards civilians, said Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir in response to the Myanmar junta’s deadly airstrike on a village gathering, organised by what the junta claimed were insurgent opponents. Expressing Malaysia’s concern, Zambry said Asean chair Indonesia alerted Malaysia about the development in Myanmar.
French court tries 9 Afghans for migrant smuggling
NINE Afghans were on trial in France over allegations of attempting to smuggle migrants across the Channel to Britain in 2021. The case is the latest as Britain and France seek to clamp down on illegal boat crossings into the United Kingdom on a perilous route that has become increasingly used since 2018.
Xi says China must strengthen training for ‘actual combat’
CHINA’S President Xi Jinping called on the country’s armed forces to “strengthen military training oriented towards actual combat”, state broadcaster CCTV reported today. Xi’s comments, made on a naval inspection trip yesterday, come shortly after three days of military drills by China’s People’s Liberation Army intended to intimidate Taiwan.
Almost 60,000 apply for EPF facility to support bank loans
A TOTAL of 59,230 contributors have applied for Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) Account 2 Support Facility (FSA2) as of yesterday since it opened on April 7, with only 27,705 eligible, Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan said. “Those who are not eligible are because they are under 40 years old,” he told the media after visiting […]
Police nab man for insulting monarchy
COPS have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly insulting the royal institution on Facebook. Police secretary Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said the suspect, who uses Facebook as Raja Hairun, was detained today in Temerloh, Pahang.
Sun, wind power make record 12% of world electricity
SOLAR and wind energy surged to make a record 12% of the world’s electricity in 2022, a climate think tank calculated in a report today, though coal remained the leading source globally. The report provides the latest gauge of renewable energy growth as countries scramble to meet emissions targets to curb climate change and secure […]
Villager falls into river while assisting search operation in Sapulut
KOTA KINABALU: A man aiding a search and rescue (SAR) operation for two children fell into a river and went missing on Wednesday (April 12). Read full story
Govt urges Fama to solve chicken shortage before Raya
THE Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) has been asked to solve the chicken shortage in several areas immediately to ensure Raya preparations are not affected, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu. Met by the media after his ministry’s bubur lambuk distribution event in Putrajaya today, Sabu said Fama will find a way to […]