French court upholds Sarkozy’s jail term in wiretap graft case
A FRENCH appeals court today upheld a prison sentence of three years, including two suspended, against former president Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption and influence peddling. The court maintained he should serve a one-year detention sentence at home with an electronic bracelet and banned him from public office for three years over his attempts to secure […]
What does it mean to be a teacher?
Commentary by Mustafa K Anuar ON Teacher’s Day yesterday, it was reported that a teacher punched a student in the face for having worn a Baju Melayu to a Raya gathering at the school. Hardly a good start to an otherwise joyful and memorable day.
UN says Sudan, refugees need over US$3 billion in aid
THE United Nations said today US$3.03 billion (RM13.7 billion) would be needed to provide urgent aid to people in conflict-ravaged Sudan and to over one million expected to flee into neighbouring countries this year. Needs have soared since a bloody conflict erupted in Sudan on April 15, the UN said, revising up its response plan […]
Lima'23: Domestic Trade Ministry to monitor prices at three locations in Langkawi
ALOR SETAR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has identified three areas for monitoring prices of goods and services during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2023 (Lima’23) which will take place from May 23-27 Read full story
NU Sentral shopping centre closed following unscheduled power cut
PETALING JAYA: The NU Sentral shopping centre is closed until further notice following an unscheduled power cut on Wednesday (May 17). Read full story
PSD to act on MACC reports ignored by govt agencies
THE Public Service Department (PSD) will act on Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) reports regarding staff misconduct that were ignored by government agencies, said Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali. “There are several cases being investigated by a special committee in the PSD looking into these reports,” he told reporters at the Prime Minister’s Department Malaysia Madani Aidilfitri […]
ECRL track for Gebeng-Dungun route to be installed year-end
MALAYSIA Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) said installation works for the first track of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project – for the route from Gebeng in Kuantan to Dungun, Terengganu – is to start at the end of the year. MRL regional construction manager (Pahang) Khairi Khalid Abdul Rahman said it involves a […]
Italy floods kill at least 2
FLOODS caused by heavy rains in Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna region have killed two people, authorities said today, as local mayors warned residents they were still in danger. “At the moment there are two dead… the emergency is still underway,” the region said in a statement, after desperate efforts overnight to save children and the […]
Why withdraw an appeal if it furthers the rule of law?
BA’KELALAN assemblyman Baru Bian late yesterday said he was disappointed with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s earlier statement on the withdrawal of the appeal in the “Allah” usage case.
Johor ruler chides those trying to politicise low-cost flats issue
JOHOR’s Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has urged the people not to politicise his recent criticism of the poor condition at low-cost flats in the state. He said he felt compelled to bring the matter to the attention of Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming as local authorities and the state government were being blamed.