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Day: 29 April 2023

Amanah tells Umno to ‘agree to disagree’ on Najib pardon arguments

WE respect Umno’s stance and decision to obtain a royal pardon for its former president Najib Razak, but its leadership needs to respect the stances of other parties, said Amanah communications director Khalid Samad. He said Umno as part of the unity government should accept the differing views of its partners and “agree to disagree”.

French charity says over 150 migrants saved off Malta

THE migrant rescue ship Ocean Viking has saved 153 people in distress off Malta, the French charity SOS Mediterranee operating the vessel said today. The rescue operations in the central Mediterranean yesterday were coordinated by Italian maritime authorities, it said.

Anwar orders halt to billboards featuring himself, Madani concept

ANWAR Ibrahim has ordered an immediate stop to the installation of new billboards featuring himself and his Malaysia Madani concept using government funds. The prime minister said he did not issue approvals for the billboards and wants the funds to be used for other things that benefit the people.

Biden to meet 18 Pacific leaders in Papua New Guinea

US President Joe Biden will meet 18 leaders from across the South Pacific when he visits Papua New Guinea in May, the country’s foreign minister said today, signalling a renewed US drive to cultivate regional allies. The United States and China are vying for influence in what was once a diplomatic backwater, but is increasingly […]

Saifuddin says Kedah Open House turnout exceeds 25,000 visitors

THE Malaysia Madani Open House held at Raia Hotel, in Alor Setar today reached the target of over 25,000 visitors, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the food at 60 stalls were almost finished even though the event had not yet ended.

Cooking oil wholesaler gets RM100,000 fine over false reports

A WHOLESALE cooking oil company has been fined RM100,000 by the Teluk Intan Sessions Court after failing to maintain a stock book of its controlled items and submitting false information. Perak Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director Kamalludin Ismail said the company pleaded guilty to five charges detected during an enforcement operation on July […]