Groups at odds over vegetable shortage in markets

VEGETABLE growers in Peninsular Malaysia are at odds with each other over whether there is a shortage in the supply of greens in local markets. Kuala Lumpur Vegetable Wholesalers’ Association president Wong Keng Fatt said there is a shortage and blamed it on pest attacks, but two others dismissed that, saying farmers are actually enjoying a bumper […]

When Bersatu leaders endorse Malay Proclamation

Commentary by Mustafa K. Anuar BERSATU leaders eventually gave their support to Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s initiative to unite Malays through the so-called Malay Proclamation launched recently.

Expert says enough legal provisions to charge anyone trying to topple govt

ANYONE making statements threatening to topple the government can be charged with causing detriment to the concept of parliamentary democracy, a prominent lawyer said. Veteran lawyer and constitutional expert Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla said there are several provisions under the penal code that can be used to punish those threatening to topple the government.

Saudi Arabia, Syria agree to restore diplomatic ties

SYRIA’S President Bashar al-Assad cemented his return to the Arab fold yesterday when leading Sunni power Saudi Arabia, which long supported Syria’s opposition, said its diplomats would resume work in the country. The restoration of diplomatic ties, later confirmed by Damascus, came more than a decade after Riyadh withdrew its representatives during Syria’s civil war, […]

Malaysia remains 7th overall despite best daily medal haul

MALAYSIA continued to languish in seventh place overall at the end of the fourth day of the 2023 SEA Games, with 15 gold, 15 silver and 32 bronze medals. Yesterday’s gold medal harvest was the best daily total so far, at five, with two coming from track and field, and one each from diving, swimming […]

Judge rejects Brazil defender Dani Alves’ bail request

A SPANISH judge yesterday denied Brazil defender Dani Alves’ second bail request while the footballer awaits trial for alleged rape. The 40-year-old was detained in January after he was accused of raping a young woman in the bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub late last year.

Steps to a greener future

PUTRAJAYA: The ban on renewable energy export has been lifted as the government steps up its efforts to make the country more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient, says Rafizi Ramli. Read full story

The place to be for home buyers

PETALING JAYA: The StarProperty Bumiputera Fair, one of Malaysia’s popular property exhibitions, is set to kick off at IOI Grand Exhibition and Convention Centre this Friday. Read full story

Yong Peng farmers now worry about prices

YONG PENG: Farmers who were badly affected by the floods that hit Johor in early March are finally “seeing green” again as their crops are now ripe for harvesting. Read full story