Vietnam furious over Australian commemorative war coins
VIETNAM’S communist government has demanded Australia cease issuing commemorative coins that it says show the flag of the toppled US-backed South Vietnam, a claim Canberra denied today. In April, the Royal Australian Mint issued 85,000 sets of gold and silver A$2 (RM5.95) coins to mark the 50th anniversary of Australian troops withdrawing from southern Vietnam.
PM wants Sungai Buloh Prison repairs fast-tracked
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Home Ministry to expedite repairs to the Sungai Buloh Prison quarters and ensure the work is completed by year’s end. “God willing, I have asked the chief secretary… to move the process into the fast track initiative,” he said in his speech at the Prisons Department’s Aidilfitri celebrations […]
US director Damien Chazelle will head Venice Film Festival jury
US director Damien Chazelle, best known for the Oscar-winning “La La Land”, will lead the jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival, organisers announced today. The 80th edition of the prestigious festival will take place from August 30 through September 9 on the swanky, beach-lined Lido island.
Nov 8 hearing of ex-reps’ appeals over motion to declare seats vacant at Penang assembly
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has set Nov 8 to hear the appeals of four former Penang assemblymen over the dismissal of their lawsuits to challenge the validity of a motion passed by the state legislative assembly for them to vacate their seats. Read full story
Speed up repairs on Sungai Buloh Prison quarters, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Home Ministry to expedite the process of repairing the Sungai Buloh Prison quarters to ensure it is completed by year-end. Read full story
Op Manis: Ministry inspects 116 premises in Kelantan, Terengganu
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry inspected 116 premises in Kelantan and Terengganu through Op Manis, which was launched to address the sugar shortage in the two states. Read full story
Maduro accuses Biden administration of ‘looting’ Venezuelan oil firm
VENEZUELAN President Nicolas Maduro yesterday accused US President Joe Biden’s government of “looting” over the proposed sale of Caracas’s most valuable overseas asset, oil refiner Citgo. A court in the US state of Delaware ruled that shares of Citgo, a subsidiary of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, can be sold to pay off its creditors, […]
Dams in 3 northern states at ‘critical’ levels
WATER levels at six dams in Perlis, Kedah and Penang are still at critical levels, the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) said in a statement today. The commission said that the water levels at Timah Tasoh Dam in Perlis; Sungai Muda Dam, Pedu Dam and Beris Dam in Kedah; and Ayer Itam Dam and Telok […]
Adidas posts loss as Kanye West split ‘hurts’ business
GERMAN sportswear giant Adidas reported today a hefty first-quarter loss, acknowledging its split from controversial US rapper Kanye West was “hurting” its bottom line. The company booked a net loss of €39 million (RM191.1 million) from January to March, compared to a profit of €482 million in the period a year earlier.
Nov 8 hearing for ex-assemblymen’s appeals against anti-party hopping law
THE Court of Appeal has set November 8 to hear the appeals of four ex-Penang assemblymen over the dismissal of their lawsuits to challenge the validity of a motion passed by the state assembly for them to vacate their seats. Case management for the appeals was conducted today before Court of Appeal deputy registrar Radzilawatee Abdul […]