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
Cabinet ministers extend Hari Raya wishes
KUALA LUMPUR: Several Cabinet ministers took the opportunity to extend Hari Raya Aidilfitri wishes to all Malaysian Muslims. 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.