Task force report on missing activist can assist civil suit, lawyer says
ANY findings by the special task force on the disappearance of Amri Che Mat could be relevant as the report is material to the civil suit his family filed, the family’s lawyer said. Surendra Ananth said the civil suit was over police failure to investigate the alleged abduction.
A Mother’s Day that is not
Commentary by Mustafa K. Anuar MOTHER’S Day, which will be celebrated tomorrow in Malaysia, is an important occasion for many to express love, appreciation and gratitude towards mothers and mother figures for their unconditional love, support and sacrifices.
Employers baulk at another minimum wage hike
EMPLOYERS are against any move to again raise the minimum wage, saying the government should focus on reviving the sluggish economy instead of creating more problems for them as they struggle to survive. The minimum wage was raised in May last year to RM1,500 from RM1,200.
US Marine vet charged with manslaughter in New York subway death
A US Marine veteran appeared in court yesterday on a manslaughter charge over the chokehold death of a mentally ill homeless man behaving erratically on New York City’s subway. The death earlier this month of Jordan Neely, a Michael Jackson impersonator who often performed on the train, sparked outrage after it was caught on camera.
‘ECRL must bring change’
KOTA BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says there must be thorough planning to ensure the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will be a catalyst for change in the East Coast region, especially Kelantan. Read full story
Up to 3,000 permanent posts for contract nurses
SHAH ALAM: The Health Ministry (MOH) has submitted about 2,000 to 3,000 contract nurse applications to be absorbed into permanent positions this year. Read full story
Ex-Sabah rugby player charged with killing sister
KOTA KINABALU: A former Sabah rugby player has been charged in the Magistrate’s Court here for murdering his younger sister. Read full story
Duo held for sex abuse
MELAKA: Two Singaporean brothers have been detained on suspicion of committing sexual assault and physical abuse on six boys in two religious schools here. Read full story
Every day is Mothers Day
GEORGE TOWN: Mothers Day is usually when many would take their mums out for a nice day of indulgence but that’s not the case with Roopinder Kaur Sandher because to her, every day is Mothers Day. Read full story
IGP: We’ll wait for Jho Low
KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations into Low Taek Jho or Jho Low in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case will go on until he is successfully brought back to the country, says Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. Read full story