Cops seek 8 over murder of Indonesian
POLICE are looking for eight suspects over the murder of an Indonesian man, whose body was found in a sewage tank in Kuala Kangsar last Sunday. Perak police chief Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the suspects are also Indonesians and were housemates of the victim.
Israelis keep up protests against judicial reforms
ISRAELI protesters thronged the heart of Tel Aviv yesterday for a 20th straight week, keeping up their campaign against the hard-right government’s controversial judicial reform plans they view as a threat to democracy. Numbers had been down the previous week as Israel cities came under rocket fire during a five-day flare-up with Palestinian militant group […]
Italy floods displace 36,000
THE deadly floods in northeast Italy have forced more than 36,000 from their homes, regional officials said yesterday, as rising waters swallowed more houses and fresh landslides isolated hamlets. Violent downpours earlier this week killed 14 people, transforming streets in the cities and towns of the Emilia Romagna region into rivers.
Cops hunting eight suspects in murder of Indonesian man
SERI ISKANDAR: Police here are looking for eight suspects in connection with the murder of an Indonesian man, whose body was found in a sewage tank in Kuala Kangsar on May 14. Read full story
First batch of haj pilgrims leaves today (May 21) for Holy Land
SEPANG: The first batch of 284 haj pilgrims left for the Holy Land early Sunday (May 21) on a Malaysia Airlines flight. Read full story
Spain containing wildfire as conditions improve
SPANISH authorities said yesterday firefighters and soldiers were managing to contain a blaze in the country’s west that has forced hundreds of people to evacuate from nearby villages. “Today, we’re hoping to strike a blow against this fire… It’s a very intense task,” said civil protection coordinator Nieves Villar, adding that conditions had improved as […]
Muhyiddin: ‘Abnormal’ for Umno supporters to vote for DAP
PAGOH: It is unusual when an Umno leader calls on supporters to cast their votes for DAP in the upcoming six state elections, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Read full story
Sabah leader says getting drunk not customary
KOTA KINABALU: Going overboard with food and booze during festivals has never been part of their culture, says Sabah Native Affairs Council president Dr Benedict Topin. Read full story
‘5G rollout is on the right track’
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is on the right track to achieve its target of 80% of populated areas covered by the 5G network by the end of this year, says Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story
Babysitter suspected of abuse to be charged
JOHOR BARU: A babysitter who allegedly abused two babies under her care at a nursery will be charged at the Johor Baru Sessions Court today. Read full story