Labourer charged with murder of man at fast food restaurant
PASIR MAS: A labourer was charged in the Sessions Court here Sunday (April 30) with the murder of a man at a fast food restaurant in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan six years ago. Read full story
TYT, Anwar join 20,000 people at Sabah govt Hari Raya open house
KOTA KINABALU: Some 20,000 people thronged the state government Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here on Sunday (April 30). Read full story
Individual opinions don't necessarily reflect Amanah's stand, says Mat Sabu on call to reject Najib pardon
PETALING JAYA: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the right to decide whether former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak should be pardoned, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Read full story
Teenager pleads guilty to dangerous riding
A LABOURER pleaded guilty in a magistrate’s court in Kota Baru today to pulling dangerous stunts while riding a motorcycle with his wife on April 22. The 17-year-old accused made his plea after the charge was read before magistrate Muhammad Fitri Mokhtar.
Taiwan ties in balance as Paraguay votes
FUTURE ties with Taiwan are in play as Paraguayans go to the polls today to pick a president they hope will tackle endemic corruption, rising crime and economic inequality. A centre-left coalition is aiming to end the almost unbroken, seven-decade hegemony of the ruling conservative Colorado Party in the closest race in many years.
Statement protesting Zahid's presence at Kedah Madani gathering fake, says Fahmi Fadzil
KUALA LUMPUR: The statement said to have been issued by Alor Setar PKR’s Youth Wing (AMK) protesting the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the 2023 Kedah Madani gathering is fake. Read full story
State polls: Focus to win, refrain from talking openly about seat distribution for now, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN: Political parties in the unity government should refrain from openly talking about seat distribution in elections to be held in six states for now, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story
Sudan civil war would be ‘nightmare’ for world
SUDAN’S former prime minister Abdalla Hamdok yesterday warned that the conflict in the turbulent African nation could deteriorate to one of the world’s worst civil wars if not stopped early. More than 500 people have been killed since battles erupted on April 15 between the forces of army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his number […]
Penang cloud seeding rescheduled to early May
CLOUD seeding, to be carried out by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) at Teluk Bahang Dam and Air Itam Dam near George Town, has been rescheduled to early May, Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) chief executive officer K. Pathmanathan said. “The rescheduling of the cloud seeding operation is based on the recommendation of […]
Fed expected to hike rate again despite signs of slowing economy
THE US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark lending rate for a tenth – and possibly final – time on Wednesday, as it continues its fight against high inflation. The US central bank is likely to take this decision despite growing signs that the American economy is slowing down, with many economists predicting the […]