Guatemala begins evacuations as Fuego volcano erupts
GUATEMALAN authorities evacuated hundreds of people and closed a road as Central America’s most active volcano erupted yesterday, spewing thick clouds of ash over farms and towns not far from the capital city. Some 350 people were evacuated from communities near the foot of the volcano, civil protection official Rodolfo Garcia told AFP.
Open house: Don’t let your guard down
KUALA LUMPUR: Friday (May 5) marks the second week of Syawal or Hari Raya Aidilfitri, with many Muslims opening the doors of their homes to welcome all through the RumahTerbuka or Open House. Read full story
Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ in Johor to get 100 new recruits
JOHOR BARU: The shortage of Immigration Department personnel and officers at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex here will be addressed with the placement of 100 new recruits this month, says department director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. Read full story
The 18th Private and International School Fair is back
THE search for the right international school can be overwhelming for many parents, especially those new to the international school scene. With over 200 international schools in Malaysia, parents are spoilt for choice when it comes to options for their children. Read full story
Napoli end 33-year wait for Serie A title
NAPOLI finally ended their long wait to win Italy’s Serie A yesterday after a 1-1 draw at Udinese secured their third league title with a record-equalling five games to play. Thousands of fans in Udine, at the Stadio Maradona in Naples and all around southern Italy’s biggest city exploded with joy at the final whistle […]
Press freedom, an unfinished business
Commentary by Mustafa K. Anuar IN conjunction with World Press Freedom Day on April 3, former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a Facebook post called for a review of Malaysia’s media-related laws.
Goldman Sachs probed over Silicon Valley Bank collapse
US authorities are investigating Goldman Sachs’ work for Silicon Valley Bank in connection with the events surrounding the California bank’s collapse, Goldman disclosed in a securities filing yesterday. Goldman is “cooperating with and providing information to various governmental bodies” on its activities for SVB in March just before the tech-oriented bank went under, according to […]
Thousands join Wesak Day procession in KL
THOUSANDS thronged the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields last night and joined the annual Wesak Day procession, after a three-year lapse due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Devotees and visitors joined the floats from the temple at Jalan Berhala in Kuala Lumpur along a 12km route around the city. – May 5, 2023.
GWM unveils exclusive Ora Good Cat offer and three new intelligent NEV models at Malaysia Autoshow 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Great Wall Motor (GWM) showcased new sides of its stylish flagship Ora Good Cat at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023, held at Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang. Read full story
Trump’s criminal trial set for February or March 2024
THE New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s criminal case asked the prosecution and defence yesterday to agree a specific trial date for February or March next year. The instruction means the historic trial over hush-money paid to a porn star will occur in the thick of the Republican primaries for the 2024 presidential race […]