State-level convention mulled as a follow-up to unity govt national convention, says Ahmad Zahid
CYBERJAYA: On seeing the fostering of goodwill among various political parties at the maiden unity government national convention, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi suggested a similar convention be held at the state level as well. Read full story
Melaka looking beyond Indonesia to boost medical tourism
MELAKA: Melaka is seeking to boost its medical tourism industry by promoting the state as a preferred healthcare destination in more countries. Read full story
At least 13 killed in Mexico highway crash
AT least 13 people were killed when a passenger van and a semi-truck collided on a highway in north-eastern Mexico yesterday, local authorities said. The vehicles crashed on a road between the cities of Zaragoza and Hidalgo in the border state of Tamaulipas.
MySejahtera now allows users to make dental appointments
THE MySejahtera app can now be used to book dental appointments at public hospitals and clinics, the Health Ministry said today. Its director-general Dr Radzi Abu Hassan said the new feature on the smartphone app help will improve the efficiency of dental service delivery as well as ease of access to dental clinics apart from the […]
4 held over Puchong shooting incident
SERDANG, May 15 (Bernama)—Four local men were arrested in connection with a shooting incident which saw a man gunned down in Puchong last Thursday. Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the suspects – aged between 30 and 40 –would be remanded until Thursday to assist in investigations.
Ruler deplores terrible state of low-cost flats in Johor
THE Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, today expressed disappointment over the terrible condition of low-cost flats in the state. Sultan Ibrahim said most of the low-cost flats in Johor are dirty and in poor condition, with indiscriminate disposal of rubbish, making them convenient breeding grounds for rodents and insects.
Home Minister confirms appeal withdrawn in ‘Allah’ use case
SERDANG: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirms that the government had withdrawn its appeal against a High Court decision which allowed the word “Allah”, amongst others, to be used by non-Muslims in publications for educational purposes. Read full story
‘Extraordinary’ turnout at convention shows unity govt strong and stable, says Fadillah
KOTA KINABALU: The “extraordinary” presence of political parties and leaders at the unity government national convention on Sunday (May 14) shows that the government was strong and stable, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Read full story
Hajiji urges Federal Govt to expedite Pan Borneo packages
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has urged the Federal Government to expedite implementation of the remaining Pan Borneo Highway project packages in the state. Read full story
Fisherman's body found four days after croc attack in Lahad Datu
KOTA KINABALU: The body of a fisherman, who went missing after being attacked by a crocodile four days ago in waters off Tungku, has been recovered on Monday (May 15) by villagers in Lahad Datu. Read full story