Stagnant water, broken underground pipe causes of landslide at MACA
THE landslide that occurred in front of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) at Persiaran Tunku Syed Sirajuddin at 1.30pm today is believed to have been caused by stagnant water and a broken underground pipe next to the entrance of the academy. Sentul District police chief ACP Beh Eng Lai said the Public Works Department (PWD) slope forensic unit […]
Kenya fears more starvation cult victims as search resumes
FEARS were growing in Kenya today that there could be more victims of a starvation cult as investigators resumed their searches after finding dozens of corpses in mass graves. Police have spent days scouring the Shakahola forest near the coastal town of Malindi after receiving a tip-off about a cult led by Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, […]
Landslide at Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy due to stagnant water, broken pipe, say cops
KUALA LUMPUR: The landslide that occurred in front of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) at Persiaran Tunku Syed Sirajuddin here is believed to have been caused by stagnant water and a broken underground pipe next to the entrance to the academy. Read full story
Sabah acquires 25% equity in PETRONAS’ ammonia, urea production facilities
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has officially acquired a 25% equity in PETRONAS’ Chemicals Fertiliser Sabah Sdn Bhd (PC FSSB), giving state-owned SMJ Sdn Bhd (SMJSB) a stake in PC FSSB’s world-scale ammonia and urea production facilities. Read full story
Landslide: Anti-Corruption Academy off limits, 45 evacuated, says MACC
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to evacuate the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) following a landslide was made on the advice of the Fire and Rescue Department. Read full story
A daft idea called Borneo Aviation Authority
THE proposal to set up a Borneo aviation authority by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Jeffrey Kitingan is short-sighted and a daft idea in equal proportions.
Ringgit trims earlier gains to end lower against dollar
THE ringgit trimmed its earlier gains to end lower against the US dollar today, amid continued expectations over rising US interest rates. At 6pm, the local note was traded lower at 4.4480/4520 versus the greenback from 4.4350/4395 at last Thursday’s close.
Nestle sales grow on back of price hikes
SWISS food group Nestle today reported better-than-expected sales in the first three months of the year, helped by price increases to offset inflation and demand for its staple products. Nestle, which makes Nespresso capsules, Maggi bouillons, KitKat chocolate bars and Purina pet food, reported an increase in sales of 5.6% to 23.5 billion Swiss francs […]
Ab Rauf dismisses alleged sex scandal involving Melaka exco member
MELAKA: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has brushed off a social media post on an alleged sex scandal involving an exco member. Read full story
Australia to disclose reports over 'Double Six' plane crash
KOTA KINABALU: Australia is set to disclose all its reports kept under lock at its National Archives on the 1976 “Double Six” Nomad air crash that killed 11 people, including the then Sabah chief minister Tun Fuad Stephens. Read full story