Bella case: High Court's decision over Siti Bainun’s application to stay prison sentence on May 23
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here set May 23 for decision of an application by Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali for a stay of execution of her 12-year prison sentence for neglecting and abusing a teenage Down Syndrome girl named Bella. Read full story
Unsubsidised RON95, diesel project at petrol stations to be implemented in Padang Besar, Wang Kelian
KUALA LUMPUR: A pilot project on unsubsidised RON95 petrol and diesel supply project at petrol stations will be implemented under the Border Economy Programme in Padang Besar and Wang Kelian, Perlis, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
SESB told to brief state Cabinet on power failure, says Sabah minister
KOTA KINABALU: Utility company Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) has been told to brief the state Cabinet on the statewide power failure for the past two consecutive days, says Datuk Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif. Read full story
Opposition urges Sarawak to work with Sabah on arbitration centre
WORKING with Sabah on the Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM) is a better option for Sarawak than funding the peninsula-based Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and operating a branch in the state, Ba Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian said. In his debate in the state assembly today, Baru said he “had been informed” […]
New Zealand police charge man with arson over hostel fire
NEW Zealand police arrested a man and charged him with arson today over a hostel fire that killed at least six people in the country’s capital. The man will face the Wellington District Court tomorrow, police said in a statement, adding that “more serious charges” have not been ruled out.
Don’t play up issues of race, religion, royalty, warns IGP
ANYONE stirring up issues pertaining to race, religion and royalty (3R) will face severe punishment, warned Inspector General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. He said action will be carried out by the police’s 3R Special Investigation Team (SIT) that was created on March 20.
Ministry to probe reports of RM43,000 Coldplay tickets resale, says Salahuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: It is unreasonable to resell a Coldplay concert ticket at RM43,000, says Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story
Mutual visits between Malaysia and China will strengthen ties, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Mutual official visits between Malaysia and China will strengthen strategic partnership between the two countries, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
Cops will leave ‘Allah’ use issue to Federal Govt, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman will leave it to the Federal Government to handle the issue over the use of the word “Allah”, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. Read full story
Policy prohibiting non-Muslims in peninsula from using the word ‘Allah’ won’t change, says Anwar
IPOH: There is no need to kick up a fuss over the issue involving the use of the word “Allah”, as the policy will not change, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story