Blogger nabbed in RM41mil ministry project graft probe
PUTRAJAYA: A blogger has been arrested to assist in the investigation of graft allegations involving a RM41mil ministry project. Read full story
Perak Sultan allows teachers to read Friday sermon to honour their role in society
IPOH: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, has consented to honour teachers in the state by allowing them to read the sermon before Friday (May 12) prayers at selected mosques as a recognition of their roles in the country in conjunction with Teachers’ Day on Tuesday (May 16). Read full story
James Chai is first recipient of Fan Yew Teng Grant for Independent Writing
COLUMNIST James Chai has been selected as a recipient of the inaugural Fan Yew Teng Grant for Independent Writing. He will receive a grant of RM5,000 to support the research and writing of his book on the extraordinary defiance of ordinary Malaysians against oppressive power structures.
Group says new EIA needed for scaled down PSI reclamation
A NEW environment impact assessment (EIA) is needed for the Penang South Island (PSI) reclamation project as there is now a change in the development concept, environmental activist Meenakshi Raman said. Meenakshi, who is president of Sahabat Alam Malaysia, said the new EIA was necessary although the PSI reclamation project has been scaled down by 49%, […]
British economy ekes out growth in Q1
BRITAIN’S economy grew 0.1% over the first quarter despite weakening in March, official data revealed today, as output continues to be hit by high inflation and strikes. After narrowly avoiding recession last year, the economy advanced 0.5% in January before flattening in February and sliding 0.3% in March, the Office for National Statistics said in […]
Jho Low probe goes on, IGP says
INVESTIGATIONS into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low over 1Malaysia Development Bhd will not stop until the man is successfully brought back to the country, Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said. He said the police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will work together and discuss further on efforts to bring Low […]
Duo claim trial to causing blast using homemade explosives
TWO men pleaded not guilty in a magistrate’s court in Kuala Lumpur today to a charge of causing an explosion using homemade explosives in front of a pet shop. Friends Alex Lau Kwang Lee, 32, and Lai Meng Sien, 34, were jointly charged with unlawfully and maliciously causing the explosion that is likely to endanger […]
1MDB: Investigation on Jho Low goes on, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low in the case related to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) continues and will not stop until the man is successfully brought back to the country, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. Read full story
Duo charged with causing explosion in front of Brickfields pet shop
KUALA LUMPUR: Two men pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here Friday (May 12) to a charge of causing an explosion using homemade explosives in front of a pet shop here. Read full story
Form Three student in Ampang beaten up for allegedly disrespecting seniors
KUALA LUMPUR: A Form Three student at SMK Taman Melawati here sustained injuries on the face and neck after being beaten up by a group of fifth formers at the Bukit Mar Mar Motorcross Track, Kemensah, in Ampang on Monday (May 8). Read full story