All eyes on unity gov’t convention today
KUALA LUMPUR: All eyes will be on the Unity Government National Convention today (May 14), where leaders and representatives from the 19 political parties in the Unity Government converge in an effort to forge stronger cooperation. Read full story
Malaysia end 8th day at SEA Games with no gold
THE Malaysian contingent ended the eighth day of the 2023 SEA Games without winning a single gold medal and had to console themselves with a solitary silver and 12 bronze medals. The silver medal was won in the 250m 12-crew men’s open traditional boat race. Traditional boat racing also contributed a bronze in the 250m […]
Kenya starvation cult death toll exceeds 200
THE death toll in an investigation linked to a Kenyan cult that practised starvation has climbed to 201, as search teams yesterday unearthed 22 more bodies from a coastal forest, a government official said. Police believe most of the bodies found in a forest near the Indian Ocean town of Malindi belong to followers of […]
Former exec at TikTok parent firm sues, citing ‘lawlessness’
A FORMER US-based executive of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has sued it for wrongful dismissal, saying he was fired for sounding the alarm over what he called its “culture of lawlessness”. The suit, filed by Yintao Yu in a San Francisco court, comes as political pressure has been growing in the US […]
MOTAC considers devolving tourism licensing to Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government is receptive to devolving the tourism licensing power to Sabah, says the State Tourism, Culture and Environment ministry. Read full story
Is there a tyrant in your midst? Experts warn of triggers
PETALING JAYA: Instances of road rage, group assault, abuse, and domestic violence are unfortunately prevalent in society. Such cases occur frequently. Read full story
MOH records 14 cases of heatstroke as of Friday
KOTA BARU: The Health Ministry (MOH) has recorded a total of 14 cases of heatstroke as of Friday amid the current hot spell. Read full story
Tiger attack victim’s family want animal caught
GUA MUSANG: The family members of Halim Asin, who died after being attacked by a tiger on Tuesday, are hoping that the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) can track and capture the wild animal. Read full story
SOP still on at food outlets
BUKIT MERTAJAM: For food operators here, there is no letting up in enforcing preventive measures against Covid-19. Read full story
Croc attack claims another victim in east coast Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Yet another crocodile attack has taken place in Sabah, with the latest incident occurring on the east coast of Lahad Datu district, some three days after a previous case in Beluran. Read full story