Funds taken but Bersatu marches on

PETALING JAYA: Although the party’s accounts have been seized by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Bersatu leaders are confident that their election machinery will still run smoothly in the upcoming state elections. Read full story

‘Don’t mess with food prices’

JOHOR BARU: Traders have been warned that the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will keep an eye on food prices around the city, especially near the state’s border with Singapore. Read full story

Kampung boy leads space stem cell research at top varsity

KUALA LUMPUR: It may seem like a galaxy far, far away when human beings from earth can stay for a long period of time in a spacecraft or even on the moon or Mars, but Malaysian scientist Prof Dr Kee Keh Kooi is already doing research on its effects on human bodies. Read full story

Uphold loyalty and unity

PETALING JAYA: The King has called on all Malaysians to unite and ensure the nation’s peace and harmony. Read full story

Zahid and Fadillah extend Hari Raya wishes

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof have extended their Aidilfitri wishes to all Muslims in the country. Read full story

Anwar: Spend this time with your loved ones

PETALING JAYA: All Malaysians should use the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration as an opportunity to visit their loved ones to forge stronger bonds, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story

Fama says Kelantan, Terengganu have enough eggs

A TOTAL of 22.6 million eggs were distributed nationwide through 369 Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) retail outlets from November, Fama said in a statement today. It added that 349,500 eggs passed through 52 outlets to cater to the high demand in Kelantan.

UK sanctions officials behind arrest of Kremlin critic Kara-Murza

THE UK today sanctioned five individuals “connected to the poisoning and arrest” of Kremlin critic and British dual-national Vladimir Kara-Murza after he was sentenced on charges including treason. Following a closed-door trial, a Moscow court on Monday sentenced Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison amid an intensifying crackdown on opposition voices since Russia launched its […]

Traffic still smooth despite rain

TRAFFIC was reported to be smooth on all major highways nationwide tonight despite localised rain and more vehicles joining the balik kampung exodus for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. According to a Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman, as of 10pm, traffic on the North-South (PLUS) Expressway was smooth in both directions.