Judge ends suspension of Telegram in Brazil
A BRAZILIAN judge reversed the suspension of the Telegram messaging app yesterday, imposed by a court after its parent company failed to provide data sought by authorities on neo-Nazis operating on the network. That court had fined Telegram 1 million reais (RM884,000) per day and ordered the temporary suspension of its activities for failing to […]
US regulators lead First Republic rescue talks
US financial authorities have reached out to several financial institutions asking them to make bids on the assets of troubled First Republic Bank, a source familiar with the matter told AFP. First Republic has been under heavy pressure after the bankruptcies in early March of fellow regional banks Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank sparked […]
Call to release inquest report on Double Six crash
KOTA KINABALU: The judicial inquest report on the “Double Six” Nomad air crash that killed 11, including then chief minister Tun Fuad Stephens, should also be released, says former chief minister Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee. Read full story
Newborn baby girl found abandoned
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Boy, four, dies after alleged abuse by parents
JOHOR BARU: A four-year-old boy has died after he was allegedly abused by his pregnant mother and his stepfather. Read full story
Time to look into legal action, says Donald
KOTA KINABALU: As questions remain unanswered despite the release of reports by both Malaysia and Australia on the “Double Six” plane crash, a family member of the victims has suggested joint legal action to seek closure. Read full story
Nine held over diesel theft
ALOR SETAR: Nine men were arrested with 135,760 litres of diesel, valued at RM291,884 and believed to be misappropriated, seized in a raid at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Industrial Area. Read full story
Be vigilant, electrical fires not uncommon
BATU KAWAN: With over half of fires caused by electrical equipment, the Penang Fire and Rescue Department hopes to increase public awareness by organising fire safety and prevention campaigns in residential areas. Read full story
Melaka govt to review hotel star ratings to ensure quality
MELAKA: The Melaka government, together with relevant agencies, will review the star ratings of all hotels in the state to ensure their services meet the expected standards. Read full story
Agree to disagree
DESPITE a growing consensus across the globe that the death penalty breaches human rights, in particular the right to life and the right to live free from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, there is yet to be a consensus among countries on the universal abolition of capital punishment. There is also […]