Peru ex-president surrenders in US for extradition
FORMER Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo surrendered to US authorities yesterday, ahead of his expected extradition to Lima where he is accused of corruption and money laundering. Toledo has lived in the United States for several years, and gave himself up at a federal court building in San Jose, California, where he was handed over to […]
Johor folk urged to mask up, maintain good hygiene
JOHOR folk, especially those with health problems, are encouraged to continue using masks and maintain good hygiene to protect themselves against Covid-19 during the festive season, Johor Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said. According The Star, he said although the Covid-19 situation in Johor is under control, it is advisable for the […]
Haze: Only two locations in M'sia record unhealthy API readings as at 3pm April 22
PETALING JAYA: Air quality temporarily hit unhealthy levels at two locations throughout the country on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri (April 22). Read full story
Govt to probe claims of bail counter closing early, says Azalina
PETALING JAYA: The government will probe allegations that the early closure of a bail counter at a Kuala Lumpur courthouse resulted in six accused spending the long weekend in jail. Read full story
Preserve interracial harmony in Malaysia, says Perak Ruler
IPOH: The Perak Ruler wishes for the harmony in Malaysia’s multiracial community to be upheld and protected from the spark of racism, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full story
Open houses help celebrate Raya with happiness, gratitude, muhibbah spirit, says Dr Wee
JOHOR BARU: It was a joyful Hari Raya Aidilfitri at the Johor Mentri Besar’s open house here with Malaysians celebrating the festival together, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
Names of Sivakumar's three aides in MACC probe back on HR Ministry directory
PETALING JAYA: The three aides of Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar whose names were removed from the ministry’s directory amidst a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) probe last week have been reinstated. Read full story
Sentiment towards unity govt positive, says Fahmi
THE people’s “mood’ and support towards the unity government led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have been very positive, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. The Pakatan Harapan communications director said the findings of several studies conducted recently also found that there has been a positive sentiment towards the government.
Sarawak to reveal breakthroughs in green energy, medicine next month
SARAWAK has successfully recorded new discoveries related to plants, which are expected to benefit the green energy and medical sectors in the state for the long term, said Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg. He said the findings of the study would be announced early next month, before the Sarawak assembly sitting on May 15 to […]
Scientists save ancient Arctic ice in race to preserve climate history
SCIENTISTS have succeeded in saving samples of ancient Arctic ice for analysis in a race against time before it melts away due to climate change, they said this week. The eight French, Italian and Norwegian researchers camped in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago in March and April, braving storms and mishaps to preserve crucial ice records that […]