Stern measures will be taken against leaders who misuse powers, says PM
KLANG: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says his administration will ensure that stern measures will be taken against the country’s top leadership to avoid misuse of power. Read full story
Malaysia seeks The Hague court to dismiss Sulu claimants' bid to enforce final award of US$14.9bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has submitted its defence that the Sulu claimants’ application for the recognition and enforcement of a purported arbitral award of US$14.9bil (RM62.59bil) issued against Malaysia in February 2022 is null and void. Read full story
Malaysian Bar wants MACC to reveal findings from Nazlan probe
THE Malaysian Bar has asked the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to reveal the status of its investigations into the corruption allegation against Justice Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali. Bar president Karen Cheah said it was “odd” for the MACC not to release any finding into the corruption allegation against Nazlan when it found the appeals court […]
German president asks forgiveness on Warsaw ghetto anniversary
GERMANY’S president today sought pardon for his nation’s World War II crimes in comments on the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising anniversary in Poland’s capital. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the first German president to speak at the commemorations, joined Polish and Israeli heads of state to mark 80 years since Jewish insurgents’ doomed uprising against Nazi German occupiers.
Indonesian woman rescued from suspected exploitation in Port Dickson
SEREMBAN: An Indonesian domestic helper, believed to be a victim of exploitation, was rescued by the Negri Sembilan Labour Department at a house in Port Dickson. Read full story
Flexible MM2H programme will reduce property glut, says Tebrau MP
JOHOR BARU: A “friendlier” Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme will be able to attract more foreign property buyers and address the country’s property glut. Read full story
Mitra to display fund recipients on website to clean up reputation
PUTRAJAYA: Recipients of Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra) funds will now be displayed on its official website at www.mitra.gov.my as part of efforts to clean up its reputation and restore people’s confidence, says Datuk Ramanan Ramakrishnan. Read full story
Ops Bersepadu: S'wak JPJ to intensify patrols at 52 accident hotspots
KUCHING: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) will step up patrols at 52 accident-prone locations throughout the state in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration. Read full story
No Raya discount for summonses pending court action
TRAFFIC summonses for 2022 and earlier pending settlement in court are not eligible for the Hari Raya discount announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday, police said today. Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department director Mat Kasim Karim also said the offer differs from the Police Day offer of up to 60% off summonses.
I am taking a rest, says Noor Hisham
HEALTH director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, who will be retiring this Friday, said all he wants to do is to take a break after serving the Health Ministry (MOH) for 35 years. Noor Hisham was regarded a calming influence during the Covid-19 pandemic, conveying the latest developments to combat the spread of the virus.