Former cycling federation deputy president Naim Mohamad passes away
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) deputy president Datuk Naim Mohamad passed away Friday (May 12) morning at the age of 68. Read full story
Teenager claims trial to raping 15-year-old girl and recording act
MELAKA: A 19-year-old has claimed trial to four charges at the Sessions and Magistrate’s Court here for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl as well as possessing a video of the act. Read full story
Thai army chief says no coup as election looms
THAILAND’S army chief has pledged not to stage a coup, as political parties geared up for final campaign rallies today ahead of an election that could see the military-backed government voted out. General Narongpan Jitkaewthae made the pledge despite the army seizing power a dozen times in Thailand in the past century, most recently in […]
Court sets Sept 22 to hear Terengganu sultanah’s appeal v Rewcastle Brown
THE Court of Appeal has set September 22 to hear an appeal by Terengganu’s Sultanah Nur Zahirah against the High Court’s decision to dismiss her suit against Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle Brown and two others for allegedly defaming her. Her lawyer, Mohd Haaziq Pillay, confirmed the date to Bernama following a case management today […]
World sport returns to China after years of Covid cancellations
CHINA will next week host its first major international sports event since abandoning strict Covid rules, heralding the return of elite competition to the country after more than three years. With the exception of last year’s Beijing Winter Olympics, which took place in a “bubble”, almost all global sport ground to a halt in China […]
State polls: Muda may sit out upcoming elections in six states, say sources
PETALING JAYA: There is a possibility that the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) may not contest in the upcoming six state elections, say sources. Read full story
Marine cops foil smuggling attempt in Kudat
KOTA KINABALU: The marine police foiled an attempt to smuggle out subsidised fuel and gas cylinders to a neighbouring country from Sabah’s northern Kudat district. Read full story
Former Sabah rugby player charged with murdering younger sister
KOTA KINABALU: A former Sabah rugby player has been charged in the Magistrate’s Court here on Friday (May 12) with murdering his younger sister. Read full story
Court sets Sept 22 to hear Terengganu Sultanah's appeal against Rewcastle-Brown case decision
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has set Sept 22 to hear the appeal by the Sultanah of Terengganu, Sultanah Nur Zahirah against the High Court’s decision to dismiss her suit against Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown and two others for allegedly defaming her. Read full story
Pahang govt never neglects welfare of people in opposition areas, says Wan Rosdy
KUANTAN: Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has emphasised that the Pahang government has never neglected the welfare of any of the citiznes, including those from opposition areas, although no allocation is given specifically for the elected representatives involved. Read full story