Almost 180,000 Chinese tourist arrivals so far this year, says Tiong
PUTRAJAYA: Almost 180,000 Chinese tourists arrived in Malaysia from January to March this year, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Read full story
Dry spell: Fish price will be monitored, says Salahuddin
GOMBAK: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will monitor the price of fish, which is alleged to have risen, following a shortage of supply due to the hot weather. Read full story
Vice Media files for bankruptcy protection
VICE Media, once the darling of the digital news media world, said today it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to facilitate its sale. Millennial-focused Vice, known for its edgy news and lifestyle content, had been among the rising stars of a new breed of digital media firms but struggled as advertising revenues shrank.
Taps flowing again for 90% of consumers in Penang
WATER supply resumed in stages for about 90% of consumers who faced water disruption in Penang since yesterday due to a sudden drop in water level at the Sungai Muda (Lahar Tiang) intake inlet, which affected inflow to the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant, near Kepala Batas. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the remaining 10%, […]
Ringgit ends lower v dollar
THE ringgit extended last week’s losses to end weaker against the US dollar today following worries over the slowing global economy, said an economist. At 6pm, the local note fell to 4.4960/4985 versus the greenback from Friday’s closing rate of 4.4765/4835.
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan starts Geneva rape trial
THE Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan went on trial at a Geneva criminal court today charged with “rape and sexual coercion”, allegations that the former Oxford University professor denies. Ramadan arrived shortly after 8.30 am (0630 GMT) at the Geneva courthouse, where security had been visibly boosted as members of the public streamed in to watch […]
Johor's allocation of RM58mil insufficient to rejuvenate all low-cost flats in state, says exco member
KOTA TINGGI: The Johor government has allocated RM58mil to rejuvenate low-cost flats in the state, says Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. Read full story
Two water treatment plants in Kedah back in operation
ALOR SETAR: The Pinang Tunggal and Kulim Hi-Tech water treatment plants, which were affected by the sudden drop in the Sungai Muda water level on Sunday (May 14) have resumed full operations. Read full story
Woman gets gamed, pays over RM11,000 for gaming console
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman lost more than RM10,000 after she was duped into paying fees for a video game console. Read full story
State polls: Selangor MB to seek Sultan’s audience in mid-June over dissolution of state assembly
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari will be seeking an audience with the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on the third or fourth week of next month, over the dissolution of the state assembly. Read full story