Reality check for ‘sour grapes’ MCA
POLITICAL analysts have described MCA’s warning to Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to be more circumspect about his coalition’s relationship with Pakatan Harapan (PH) as a case of “sour grapes”. They said BN was weak at present and needed the support of PH parties, including DAP. They also said if MCA felt it was being marginalised […]
Analysts say MCA, MIC are almost ‘obsolete’
ONCE dominant Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties MCA and MIC are close to becoming “obsolete” in the current political landscape with Umno claiming its cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH) could go beyond the next general election, experts said. Citing their performance in past elections, political pundits said support for MCA and MIC was dwindling and they were […]
Govt to block spread of deviant teachings on social media
THE Communications and Digital Ministry will monitor and block the circulation of videos on deviant teachings, including those from neighbouring countries, on social media. Fahmi Fadzil said his ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), will work with the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and state religious councils to identify and curb the spread of […]
Global stocks climb on debt deal hopes
GLOBAL stock markets advanced yesterday on hopes of progress in negotiations to avert a calamitous US debt default and a continued rally in tech stocks over enthusiasm for firms involved in artificial intelligence. On Wall Street, the broad-based S&P 500 rose 1.3% to 4,205.45, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a more modest 1% […]
MACC probes claims of fraud in PETRONAS project
PUTRAJAYA: Graft investigators are investigating claims of corruption involving a PETRONAS project with an international oil and gas corporation. Read full story
Massage parlour raided for offering gay sex, ‘Daddy’ detained
KUALA LUMPUR: Six foreign men have been detained following a raid on a massage parlour which allegedly offered gay sex services. Read full story
Sibu eateries ‘not ready’ to pay workers RM1.5k wage
SIBU: Most food operators here say they are not ready for the impending RM1,500 minimum wage law due to poor business. Read full story
Hawari was all alone during climb, says Everest Ravi
KOTA KINABALU: Muhammad Hawari Hashim, the mountaineer who has gone missing on Mount Everest, was alone, with no sherpa accompanying him on May 13 and 14. Read full story
National conference for MSMEs to get back on their feet
PETALING JAYA: Over 500 participants from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to attend the first ever National Conference on Government Grants and SME Loans 2023. Read full story
37,570 litres of subsidised diesel seized
PORT DICKSON: Enforcement officers have seized 37,570 litres of subsidised diesel from a premise in Kg Sg Nipah, near here. Read full story