Parents prefer school to resume

PETALING JAYA: Parents are not risking the health and well-being of their little ones in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases as school soon resumes after the mid-term break. Read full story

4 dead after ultralight planes collide in Spain

TWO ultralight aircraft collided near an aerodrome in northeastern Spain today, killing four passengers, regional authorities said. Firefighters found one plane on fire in a wooded area near the Moia aerodrome north of Barcelona after being alerted by a witness who saw it lose altitude and crash, the regional government of Catalonia said.

Iran’s parliament removes minister over rising prices

IRAN’s parliament voted in an impeachment session today to remove the industry minister amid soaring prices as the Islamic republic’s economy reels under the pressure of international sanctions. Reza Fatemi Amin failed to garner enough support in a vote of confidence that saw 162 MPs vote in favour of his removal and 102 against.

Spirit of goodwill abounded at Sri Satria open house

PUTRAJAYA: The spirit of “muhibbah” abounded at the Aidilfitri open house held at the Deputy Prime Minister’s official residence, Sri Satria, in Putrajaya on Sunday (April 30) night, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story

Kon Yeow says no need to debate Penang South Islands issue

PENANG Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said there is no need for debate on the Penang South Islands (PSI) project as it took eight years of effort to obtain approval of its Environmental Impact Assessment, (EIA) which was passed on April 11. “Any dispute or question regarding the PSI project” was settled, and if the […]

4 missing after dive boat sinks at Philippine reef

RESCUERS were searching for four people today after a boat carrying more than a dozen scuba divers sank at a World Heritage-listed marine sanctuary in the Philippines, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard said 28 people were rescued after “Dream Keeper” went down today morning in the pristine waters at Tubbataha Reef off the western […]