Iran executes Swedish-Iranian dual national
IRAN executed Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab for “terrorism” on today, according to the judiciary. “The death sentence for Habib Chaab, nicknamed Habib Asyud, the head of Harakat al-Nidal terrorist group was executed today morning,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website reported.
Reject threats to destabilise unity government, says BN sec-gen
THE country should focus on rebuilding its economy and reject any threat to destabilise the unity government, Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir said. “BN is urging everyone to focus on nation-building and to reject any form of political threat. Malaysia needs to return to the international platform in order to convince investors,” Zambry […]
Cuepacs repeats call for raising civil servants’ minimum salary
CONGRESS of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) today reiterated its call for civil servants’ minimum salary to be increased from RM1,200 to RM1,800. Its president Adnan Mat said the move was in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan to achieve a high-income nation by 2025.
Buffaloes can become aggressive in hot and dry weather, says breeder
TANAH MERAH: The current dry weather in the state has raised concern among buffalo breeders as the animals can become aggressive when waterholes they wallow in dry up. Read full story
Funds will be allocated to expedite Penang LRT project, says Anwar
GEORGE TOWN: The Federal Government will allocate funds for Penang to expedite its Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Video clip of my comments on Malay reserve land edited, says Perak MB
IPOH: Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has expressed regret over the actions of some quarters that have manipulated his statement on the issue of Malay reserve land in the state. Read full story
Sabahan singer Dudu makes comeback performance after 15-year hiatus
KOTA KINABALU: It’s never easy making a return to the music scene, as singer Lotter P Edwin Edin can attest. Read full story
Perikatan can win 33 seats in Selangor, says Azmin
IT is achievable for Perikatan Nasional (PN) to win 33 seats in the Selangor elections, Mohamad Azmin Ali said. The Selangor PN chairman said he was confident of his coalition’s success in the Pakatan Harapan stronghold.
Malaysian 5G rollout – FDI promissory trap
EMIR Research has been calling for a comprehensive reevaluation of Malaysia’s 5G rollout.
Aftershocks shake Japan after quake kills one, destroys homes
AFTERSHOCKS shook Japan a day after a powerful earthquake left at least one person dead, with officials assessing damage today from the jolt that destroyed several buildings. The 6.5 magnitude quake hit the central Ishikawa region mid-afternoon yesterday at a depth of 12 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.