Labourer jailed 56 months for kidnap of cosmetics agent
PASIR MAS: A labourer has been sentenced to 56 months in prison by the Sessions Court here today for the kidnap of a cosmetics sales agent last year. Read full story
South Korean company workers who staged protest in KK receive delayed pay
KOTA KINABALU: About 600 construction workers who staged a protest against a South Korean company have received their pay, says Sabah Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Phoong Jin Zhe. Read full story
Fahmi: Free additional Internet data, other perks for prepaid users this Hari Raya
Fahmi in his statement said the offerings are subject to terms and conditions by the respective telcos. Users are advised to contact their telcos for more information. Read full story
Perak JPJ rakes in RM6mil for AMY plate bids
IPOH: The Perak Road Transport Department (JPJ) has managed to collect RM6mil in bids for the AMY series of registration plates throughout the five-day bidding period. Read full story
Jho Low pressured BSI Bank to speed up 1MDB-related transactions, court hears
KUALA LUMPUR: A former Singaporean banker told the High Court here that BSI Bank was under intense pressure by 1Malaysia Development Bhd Global Investment Ltd (1MDB GIL) to hasten the process of investing US$2.72bil into a targeted company account. Read full story
Grasscutter charged with wife's murder in KK
KOTA KINABALU: An Indonesian man accused of stabbing his wife in a jealous rage has been charged with murder at a Magistrate’s Court here. Read full story
Elderly couple died from cardiac arrest, say Jempol police
JEMPOL: An elderly couple whose remains were found in an oil palm smallholding in Mahsan near here died from heart attacks, says Jempol OCPD Supt Hoo Chang Hook. Read full story
Menu Rahmah operators to get ingredient discounts
MENU Rahmah operators will be given special discounts on ingredients to ensure the sustainability of the initiative, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the government with the cooperation of selected supermarkets agreed to offer raw ingredients such as chicken and onions for Menu Rahmah operators at special discounted rates.
China’s Xi calls for stronger relations with N. Korea
CHINESE President Xi Jinping will push for a “higher stage” of relations with Pyongyang, North Korean state media said today, as G7 foreign ministers condemned the North’s unprecedented string of weapons tests. China is North Korea’s long-time treaty ally and main economic benefactor, their relationship forged in the bloodshed of the Korean War when Mao […]
Mohd Na'im: Ruling on wearing of face mask during Aidilfitri to be announced
KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said he would discuss with the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) director-general and Federal Territory mufti regarding the wearing of face mask during Aidilfitri prayer. Read full story