Frustration with Paris as EU plan to buy Ukraine ammo held up
EU counterparts blamed France today for delaying approval of a plan for the bloc to jointly buy desperately needed ammunition for Ukraine. Kyiv has urged its allies to ramp up supplies of howitzer shells as its forces struggle with shortages in the face of Russia’s grinding assault and prepare to go on the offensive themselves.
Malaysian wins international digital VFX challenge
PETALING JAYA: Following the triumph of Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh on the world stage, another young Malaysian has risen to the occasion to make the nation proud. Read full story
Perikatan claims TV station cancelled its 'Takbir Raya' programme
PETALING JAYA: The televised ‘Takbir Raya’ by Perikatan Nasional that was apparently scheduled to be aired on Tuesday night (April 21) has been cancelled. Read full story
Be grateful for religious freedom, king tells nation
YANG di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has urged the people to learn from the tragedy that befell the Palestinian people, who are often oppressed by the Israeli Zionist regime, especially in terms of religious freedom. The king said Malaysians should be grateful because all races and religions in the country are free to […]
China blasts potential US investment curbs as ‘economic coercion’
BEIJING accused the United States today of “naked economic coercion and technological bullying”, in response to Washington’s potential new restrictions on US firms’ ability to invest in Chinese entities. The Biden administration is considering a programme to restrict certain US outbound investments involving specific sensitive technology with significant national security implications.
Gas leak at Kota Kinabalu flour mill leaves worker semi-conscious
KOTA KINABALU: The Fire and Rescue Department responded to a gas leak at a flour mill in Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) here on Friday (April 21). Read full story
Balik kampung rush: Stay safe on the road, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: With Muslims nationwide celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday (April 21), several cabinet ministers and political leaders have taken the opportunity to send their greetings to those celebrating. Read full story
Couple killed in car-bus collision
A COUPLE were killed and their daughter was injured when the car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with an express bus at KM21 Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Baru in Sungai Ikan this afternoon. Kuala Terengganu district police deputy chief Wan Mohd Zaki Wan Ismail said in the 12.45pm accident, Che Ku Yusoff […]
Non-profit to put US$6.1 million T-Rex on public display
AN art foundation made the winning US$6.1 million (RM27.3 million) bid for a composite Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton at an auction in Switzerland this week and will put it on public display, the auction house said today. Estimated to be 65-67 million years old, the skeleton called Trinity was made up of bones from three different […]
Govt firm in rejecting misdeeds, restoring national dignity, says Anwar
THE government remains committed to restore the dignity and integrity of the country by rejecting any misdeeds, corruption and misappropriation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. He emphasised this so that the fate of Malaysians will be secured and their dignity redeemed.