Britain’s Sunak set to push ‘UK priorities’ at Europe, G7 meets
BRITISH Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will embark next week on a “diplomatic drive to push UK priorities on the world stage”, attending summits in Iceland and Japan, his office said yesterday. Sunak will undertake “a packed tour of international engagements”, heading to a Council of Europe meeting Tuesday in the Icelandic capital Reykjavik before visiting […]
Protect country’s good name, pilgrims told
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians going to perform ibadah in the Holy Land are reminded to protect the country’s good name and not to commit illegal acts, including abusing umrah or tourist visas for haj. Read full story
Loreen makes history as Sweden claims 7th Eurovision victory
SWEDEN won the Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday, after singer Loreen beat out 25 competitors in the finale of the world’s biggest live music event, hosted by Britain on behalf of war-torn Ukraine. A previous winner in 2012, Loreen is the first woman to win the eccentric, much-loved competition twice and only the second person to do […]
Negri cops probing 28 cases of harassment
SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan police have opened 28 investigation papers in the first four months of 2023 to probe criminal intimidation cases involving unlicensed money lenders. Read full story
Cops wrapping up probe into six-year-old boy who drove, crashed car
ALOR SETAR: Police are close to completing the investigation paper on the incident where a six-year-old boy drove and crashed his family’s car in Jalan Kampung Bukit Tangga, Langkawi, last Tuesday. Read full story
Exciting deals at StarProperty Bumiputera Fair
PETALING JAYA: The StarProperty Bumiputera Fair, one of Malaysia’s popular property exhibitions, has seen several home buyers and investors sealing their deals, taking advantage of the many offerings that are showcased by reputable developers Read full story
Focus on eco-friendly policy
BATU GAJAH: Discussions on a new policy banning plastic bags and polystyrene containers have begun in Perak.The matter was brought up at the state executive council meeting, said state Housing and Local Government committee chairman Sandrea Ng. Read full story
KK Airport water supply restored
KOTA KINABALU: The state government is probing the unusual water disruption at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). Read full story
Giant ketupat draws crowds to Sg Siput
SUNGAI SIPUT: A giant replica of a ketupat in Kampung Bahagia here will be one of the attractions for Visit Perak Year 2024, said state Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development committee chairman Loh Sze Yee. Read full story
Missing Thai boatman found drowned
ALOR SETAR: A Thai crew member of a Malaysian fishing boat who fell into the sea during an excursion off Pulau Bidan last Thursday was found drowned. Read full story