All BN component parties will be part of Penang seat negotiations, says Musa
GEORGE TOWN: With seat negotiations about to proceed between Umno and the Penang government, Penang Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Musa Sheikh Fadzir says other component parties will also have a part to play. Read full story
BN must win back Pasir Salak seats, says Zahid
PASIR SALAK: Barisan Nasional must regain power in Pasir Salak, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
France vows economic reforms to continue after debt downgrade
FRANCE will go ahead with structural reforms to overhaul its economy after credit ratings agency Fitch downgraded the country’s debt worthiness, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told AFP today. Fitch downgraded France’s debt worthiness a notch to “AA-” from “AA” yesterday, claiming the country’s “fiscal metrics are weaker than peers”.
Malacca encourages use of masks in public areas
THE Malacca government is encouraging the wearing of masks in public areas, including schools, especially for those with Covid-19 symptoms in line with the recommendations of the Health Ministry (MOH). State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Ngwe Hee Sem said the measure was an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the […]
Mum, stepdad arrested over death of 4-year-old boy
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy died at a hospital in Johor Baru yesterday, believed to have been abused by his mother and stepfather. Iskandar Puteri district police chief Rahmat Ariffin said the child was confirmed dead on arrival at the Hospital Sultanah Aminah emergency department at about 8.20am.
Fighting enters third week in Sudan despite new truce
WARPLANES on bombing raids drew heavy anti-aircraft fire over Khartoum today as fierce fighting between Sudan’s army and paramilitaries entered a third week, despite a renewed truce. Sudan has plunged into chaos and lawlessness since the fighting erupted on April 15 between forces loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his number two Mohamed […]
MEF congratulates employees for contributions ahead of Labour Day
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Employers Federation congratulates all employees for their contributions to businesses and the nation in celebration of Labour Day this coming Monday (May 1). Read full story
Make Double Six judicial inquest report public, urges former Sabah CM
KOTA KINABALU: With the official Malaysian and Australian reports into the Double Six tragedy now declassified and accessible by the public, the same should be done for the judicial inquest report into the tragedy, says former chief minister Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee said. Read full story
Annuar Musa to announce which party he will join soon
PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Annuar Musa says that he will announce which political party he will be joining in a few days’ time. Read full story
Kelantan govt urges athletes, public to limit outdoor activities
THE Kelantan government has urged athletes and sports enthusiasts to limit sports activities including training in the open following the current hot weather in the country. State Youth Development, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisations committee chairman Wan Roslan Wan Hamat said the state government, however, has no plans to close sports centres or stadiums.