Yi Yi, Sheng Yi to return to China after August
PETALING JAYA: Yi Yi and Sheng Yi, the two panda cubs born in Malaysia, will be returned to China together after August, says Zoo Negara deputy president Rosly@Rahmat Ahmat Lana. Read full story
Clear the air on ‘zero-penalty’ amnesty, say tax experts
PETALING JAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) must be clear about its “zero-penalty” Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme 2.0 (SVDP) to avoid misunderstandings or confusion, say experts. Read full story
Setting your tax records straight
CYBERJAYA: Those who have been evading taxes in the past, whether individuals or companies, will have a chance for a clean slate under an amnesty programme, says the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Read full story
RM5,000 fine over porn kept in phone
TAIPING: A shop assistant has been fined RM5,000 after pleading to possessing pornographic materials on his mobile phone. Read full story
'Allah' issue: Proposal for Conference of Rulers shows govt protects sanctity of Islam, says Yadim
KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet’s decision to submit its proposal to improve the enforcement of policies relating to the use of the word “Allah” to the Conference of Rulers proves the unity government’s commitment to protect the sanctity of Islam, says Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Yadim). Read full story
UN wants US$100 billion to boost digitalisation in poor countries
THE United Nations today demanded a tripling of pledges aimed at filling the global digitalisation gap, asking countries and the private sector to hike the funding to US$100 billion (RM452.5 billion) by 2026. Around 2.7 billion people around the world were offline in 2022, according to data from the UN’s International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
2023 SEA Games ends after 11 days
AFTER 11 days of competition, drama, grit and emotions, the 2023 SEA Games came to a glittering end via a spectacular closing ceremony at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh today. A heavy downpour hours before the ceremony did not spoil festivities, which saw a spectacular show of lights, visual and audio effects, […]
Turkey says Ukraine grain deal extended for 2 months
TURKISH President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today announced a two-month extension of a United Nations-backed deal under which Ukraine ships grain across the Black Sea to global markets. “With the efforts of our country, the support of our Russian friends, the contribution of our Ukrainian friends, it was decided to prolong the Black Sea grain deal […]
Facing impeachment, Ecuador’s president dissolves congress
ECUADORIAN President Guillermo Lasso, who is weathering impeachment proceedings in congress over alleged corruption, issued a decree today dissolving the legislature. The decree released abruptly by the unpopular conservative president’s office states that Lasso is dissolving the opposition-led National Assembly “due to a grave political crisis and national commotion”.
Serious thought must be given to better manage strays, says Nga
KLANG: Methods for handling street animals by local authorities have drawn a lot of criticism from the public and the government is calling for constructive suggestions to better manage strays, says Nga Kor Ming. Read full story