Zelensky arrives in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive

UKRAINE’s President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks today with his German counterpart at the start of his first visit to Germany since Russia’s invasion, with Berlin offering emphatic support in the form of a huge new military package. “Already in Berlin,” Zelensky wrote on Twitter. “Weapons. Powerful package. Air defense. Reconstruction. EU. Nato. Security.”

Penang govt orders corporation to ensure water reserves last 120 days

THE Penang government has ordered the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) to reorganise its action plan, to stretch water reserves at the Air Itam Dam to last for another 120 days. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said water reserves in the dam are currently depleting and can only be replenished during the next rainy season, […]

Govt urged to improve economic ecosystem to draw more investments

THE government has been urged to improve the economic ecosystem to attract more investments through several reforms, such as a more advanced banking system and a highly skilled workforce. Pakatan Harapan’s Subang MP Wong Chen said measures including improving workers’ skills could help the country to avoid a direct clash with low-cost producers such as Indonesia […]

Paris court clears far-right rally, overturning ban

FRENCH monarchist movement Action Francaise was cleared to hold a demonstration in Paris today after the courts reversed a police ban issued on orders from the Interior Ministry to curtail far-right protests. Yesterday about 350 of its members, some wearing masks and dressed in black, were able to attend a symposium in the capital, “France […]

DAP does not control unity govt, Anthony Loke says

THE current unity government, made up of 19 political parties, is not under DAP’s control, party secretary-general Anthony Loke said.  Dismissing such claims, Loke said the party had never exerted control on the government at any given time.

Youth-level unity govt councils to be formed, says Lukanisman

A YOUTH-LEVEL consultative council for all parties in the unity government will be established to foster cooperation among the existing wings, said Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) deputy youth chief Lukanisman Awang Sauni. Lukanisman, who is also the Deputy Health Minister, said the formation of the consultative council is expected to be implemented after the Unity […]