Court ruling on ‘Allah’ only for Sarawak, says PM
THE Kuala Lumpur High Court’s ruling in 2021 on a Sarawak woman’s right to use “Allah” by Christians, is only applicable to Sarawak, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. “This is specific to Sarawak. Sarawak is not tied to other states’ decisions.
Sarawak Craft Council to be formalised to develop craft industry, says state tourism minister
KUCHING: The Sarawak Craft Council will be formalised as a body with the legal framework to regulate and develop the craft industry in the state. Read full story
An honour to attend Miti Raya open house, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: The Hari Haya Aidilfitri celebrations continue with a host of organisations and individuals organising open houses, including the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti). Read full story
Paltry compound reason why many don't take fire hydrant misuse seriously, says Nga
SHAH ALAM: As the compound for misuse of Fire and Rescue Department fire hydrants is miniscule, many do not regard the offence as something serious, says Nga Kor Ming. Read full story
Online passport renewals from next month at three immigration branches
PUTRAJAYA: Online passport renewals will be introduced at the Kajang, Kelana Jaya and Wangsa Maju immigration branches from next month. Read full story
Federal funds needed to help Sabah resolve water woes, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: Federal funds are needed to help the state overcome its water issues, says Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story
Minor drug offenders should be rehabilitated, says activist
KUALA LUMPUR: A new and compassionate approach towards prevention, treatment and rehabilitation is needed for those who committed minor drug offences, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Read full story
China’s April economic data miss expectations as demand cools
CHINA’S economic data for April missed expectations last month, official figures showed today, as low demand and high youth unemployment led to a patchy recovery after lifting strict Covid rules. Retail sales – a key indicator of domestic consumer activity – grew 18.4% on-year, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed.
Woman held over alleged child abuse at Skudai nursery
A 21-YEAR-OLD local woman was detained early this morning to assist investigations into the abuse of two babies in Mutiara Rini, near Skudai, in which video clips went viral yesterday. Johor police chief Kamarul Zaman Mamat said a team from the Iskandar Puteri police headquarters Criminal Investigation Division detained the woman at 2am in Selesa Jaya, Skudai.
Sabah govt plans to table anti-party hopping Bill at state assembly, but no indication when
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has informed state Speaker that they would be tabling anti-hopping law but it is yet to be known if it will be tabled at next week’s state assembly sitting beginning during the May 22, says state Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim Yahya. Read full story