Nga: Report illegal use of water from fire hydrants
SEREMBAN: The public must file a report if they spot anyone illegally drawing water from fire hydrants, says Nga Kor Ming. Read full story
Covid-19 no longer a global emergency, says WHO
PETALING JAYA: More than three years after the declaration of a global emergency for Covid-19 and close to seven million lives lost worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) is now saying it is over. Read full story
‘Durian fest better than durian dumping’
PETALING JAYA: With an expected good and bountiful harvest this season, a budding agropreneur is adamant not to let his durians go to waste. Read full story
Dealing with excess greens
PETALING JAYA: Direct access to customers will help solve the problem of farmers dumping excess produce, says a sustainable agriculture company executive. Read full story
Jho Low was the ‘higher authority’
KUALA LUMPUR: Fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho was the “higher authority” in transactions involving Brazen Sky Ltd, a position above the then prime minister and finance minister, the High Court has heard. Read full story
Apologetic Messi returns to training with PSG
LIONEL Messi returned to training with Paris Saint-Germain today six days after Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain was suspended for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. “Leo Messi returns to training Monday morning,” tweeted the club along with a photo of the 35-year-old in action.
Zimbabwean author wins appeal against protest conviction
PROMINENT Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga today won an appeal against an “inciting violence” conviction she received for staging a silent protest. The award-winning author and filmmaker was given a ZW$70,000 (RM700) fine and a six-month suspended sentence in September over the small demonstration when she held up a sign calling for reform.
Sailing squad on a high after winning 2 golds
MALAYSIA’S sailing squad can come home from the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games with smiles on their faces after achieving their target of two gold medals on the final day of competition at the Sihanoukville Boulevard, about 200km from Phnom Penh. The two gold medals were contributed by Muhammad Hafizin Mansor from the RS:X class and Izry Hafiezy Fitri […]
Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Bhutan King grace Malaysian International Pavilion in London
LONDON: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck graced the Malaysian International Pavilion, which was held in conjunction with the 2023 London Craft Week (LCW). Read full story
OPR hike encourages prudent govt spending, says Rafizi
PUTRAJAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to raise the overnight policy rate (OPR) will encourage the government to manage the national expenditure prudently, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. Read full story