Perak diesel syndicates on the rise
IPOH: Cases of syndicates selling subsidised diesel in Perak has increased in the first five months of the year, says Datuk Kamalludin Ismail. Read full story
Sabah prisons staff quarters to be fixed
KOTA KINABALU: Prisons staff members will not be left out from the RM200mil additional allocation approved to repair dilapidated living quarters and facilities, says Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Ruji Ubi. Read full story
Govt moves to ensure sufficient water supply during heatwave
DEPUTY Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government has planned several measures to minimise the effects of hot weather on domestic, industrial, and agricultural water users, including coordinating the roles of ministries, departments, agencies, and state governments. “The southwest monsoon, which began yesterday, is expected to last until September. Our (the government’s) concern is the lack of […]
France issues arrest warrant for Lebanese central bank chief
A FRENCH investigating magistrate today issued an international arrest warrant for Lebanon’s central bank chief Riad Salameh, a source close to the case said. Salameh earlier failed to appear for questioning by French investigators who want to know how he amassed sizeable assets across Europe, his lawyer said.
Possible antidote discovered for deadliest mushroom
RESEARCHERS said today that an already widely used medical dye reduces the poisonous effects of death cap mushrooms in mice, raising hopes of the first targeted antidote for the world’s deadliest mushroom. The China-led team said the dye, which has yet to be tested as an antidote on humans but has already been approved by […]
Kampar crash: Teen never expected this would be his last Raya with his mum and four siblings
KAMPAR: Teenager Ahmad Danish Basyir Nasaruddin had least expected that his Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration with his mother and four other siblings this year would be the final outing with his family as his mother and four siblings perished in a tragic accident on Tuesday (May 16) morning. Read full story
Anti-party hopping bill not on agenda for Sabah State Assembly sitting next week, says Speaker
KOTA KINABALU: The Anti-Party Hopping Bill (RUU) is not on the agenda for the coming Sabah State Assembly (DUN) sitting scheduled from May 22 to 25. Read full story
Noraini denies several Umno members will quit party
UMNO women’s head Noraini Ahmad today refuted a claim that several Umno members will leave the party over the presence of DAP leaders’ at the Unity Government National Convention on Sunday at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. She said the DAP leaders’ presence should be viewed in a positive light, especially in the context of […]
Protests build as Johnny Depp set to walk Cannes red carpet
PROTESTS were building on social media and from French filmmakers today ahead of Johnny Depp’s red carpet appearance for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. Depp is making his movie comeback at the French Riviera festival with his new film “Jeanne du Barry”, in which he plays French King Louis XV.
Malaysia’s health situation under control despite heatwave, says Zaliha
HEALTH Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa today reiterated that things were under control despite the current hot spell. As of yesterday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) recorded 15 cumulative cases related to the hot weather, with only one resulting in death.