20,000 visitors expected for 12th Penang International Halal Expo
SOME 20,000 people are expected to attend the 12th Penang International Halal Expo and Conference (PIHEC) at the Setia Spice Convention Centre from June 23 to 25, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the event, the largest of its kind in the northern region, would position Penang at the forefront of the halal sector and foster collaboration […]
Ringgit slips against dollar
THE ringgit depreciated further against the US dollar, hitting a six-month low, and is currently trading near its resistance level of 4.6257, alongside other regional currencies impacted by the US debt ceiling debacle, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. The local note was last traded at the current level on November 11, […]
China accuses US, allies of ‘disinformation’ over hacking claims
CHINA accused the United States and its allies of waging a “disinformation campaign” today, after Washington, its Western partners and Microsoft said state-sponsored Chinese hackers had infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks. “This is an extremely unprofessional report with a missing chain of evidence. This is just scissors-and-paste work,” foreign ministry spokesman Mao Ning said.
Output of several vegetables and fruits misses 100% SSR in 2021
PUTRAJAYA: Vegetables and fruits such as chili, ginger, cabbage, mango and coconut did not reach 100% self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) for the year 2021, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Read full story
Engineer charged in Kuching court with sending offensive texts
KUCHING: An engineer pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here on Thursday (May 25) to five counts of making and initiating the transmission of offensive communication three years ago. Read full story
Kuching High Court strikes out suit to declare MA63 null and void
KUCHING: The High Court here has struck out a civil suit brought by 12 Sarawakians, which sought to declare the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), as null and void. Read full story
MMEA officer feared missing while hiking in Langkawi
ALOR SETAR: A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer is believed to have gone missing while climbing Telaga Tujuh in Gunung Matchincang in Langkawi. Read full story
Sabah finally passes anti-party hopping Bill
KOTA KINABALU: History was made at the Sabah assembly on Thursday (May 25) as it passed a law to stop party hopping that has seen governments fall and rise through defections over the last 60 years. Read full story
Clemira Care Cream no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia, says Health DG
PUTRAJAYA: The notification of a cosmetic product, Clemira Care Cream, in which the scheduled toxin miconazole was found, has been revoked and is no longer allowed to be sold in Malaysia, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. Read full story
Perak assembly appoints Mujahid as senator to represent state
THE Perak legislative assembly today elected Amanah vice-president Mujahid Yusof Rawa as senator to represent the state in the Dewan Negara. His name was proposed by Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad to fill a vacant seat in the Senate for Perak after Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid relinquished his post in November 2022.