BN committed to unity govt, no MP resigning, says Ahmad Zahid
LENGGONG: Not a single Barisan Nasional MP will vacate their seat in an attempt to destabilise and topple the government, says coalition chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Sri Lanka frees prisoners to mark Buddhist holiday
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe ordered the early release of nearly 1,000 prisoners to mark the island’s main Buddhist holiday, the prisons chief said today. The pardons on Wesak Day, which commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death, applied only to those convicted of minor offences, said Commissioner-General Thushara Upuldeniya.
Parliament holds first public open day
FOR the first time in history, parliament has held an open day, allowing Malaysians to learn more about its role as the country’s highest legislative body and its history. Dewan Negara Speaker Rais Yatim said visitors starting arriving as early as 9am and it had proven to be a popular event.
Federal govt to help fund Penang LRT project
THE federal government today announced the provision of additional funds to expedite construction of the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the previous federal government had not provided enough funds for several years, especially for the urgent infrastructure development in Penang.
PM threatens action against plots to overthrow govt
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today chided members of the opposition threatening to topple the unity government, warning that action will be taken against those who persist. “Don’t sabotage (the government). We have given (you) room and if (you) try to interfere, we will act accordingly without compromise,” he said at an Aidilfitri open house in […]
Charles III to be crowned king today
CHARLES III will be crowned king today in a solemn Christian ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of history and tradition but adapted to reflect 21st-century Britain. St Edward’s Crown – a solid gold, sacred symbol of the monarch’s authority used only once in their reign – will be placed on Charles’s head at 1100 GMT […]
Efforts must be made to return unclaimed monies to rightful owners, says Lee Lam Thye
KUALA LUMPUR: A whopping sum of RM11bil of monies belonging to the rakyat remains unclaimed, as of last month, and should be returned to the rightful owners, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Read full story
Give away half your wealth to the Malays to truly help them, Anwar tells past leaders
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Past leaders of the country should have fulfilled their position of trust with care and not just to enrich themselves or their relatives, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
F-16 jet crashes during training south of Seoul
A US F-16 fighter jet crashed in a farming area south of Seoul during a training exercise today, said the US military, but appeared to have caused no casualties or property damage. The jet’s pilot safely ejected before the crash and was taken to the nearest hospital, the US Air Force said in a […]
Woman remanded on suspicion of sedition
A WOMAN has been remanded for four days on suspicion of sedition after a video critical of the Sultan of Perak was uploaded to her TikTok account @ijaheartfarizahwhitenew on Monday, police said. Police secretary Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said the remand application against the 34-year-old woman, who was arrested in Klang yesterday, was made under section […]