Enough of corruption
A 2021 POLICY paper co-authored by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs’ and the Coalition for Business Integrity, entitled “Corruption in the Supply Chain: forms and impacts on consumers” (May 2021), examines the impact of corruption on the cost of living for the average Malaysian consumer.
Hong Kong blasts rights group over missing Uighur man allegation
HONG Kong yesterday “strongly condemned” rights group Amnesty International for alleging that a Uighur man had gone missing after he arrived at the city’s airport. The group said in a statement Friday that Abuduwaili Abudureheman, born in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang, travelled from South Korea to Hong Kong on May 10 to visit a […]
Skills training matters, says Zahid
PUTRAJAYA: If Malaysia wants to be a “Tiger of Asia” it not only must have productivity, but also increase its output and competitiveness among other industry pioneers, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Home Minister understands plight of motor industry
GEORGE TOWN: The presence of foreign workers in our industries has been a crucial factor in driving economic growth and meeting the demands of various sectors, including the motor industry, says Johari Kassim, political secretary to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Yeow: Tong’s take on Matang deal inconsistent with EGM circular
PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Bhd’s (SMG) Alex Yeow has expressed surprise at an analysis by Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong on the deal by SMG and Matang Bhd. Read full story
‘It is PM’s prerogative to reshuffle Cabinet’
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister has the absolute prerogative to reshuffle the Cabinet, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Mohd Isa back in Umno, pledges to help unity govt in state polls
SEREMBAN: Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad, who has been allowed back into Umno, says he has never gone against the party despite quitting five years ago. Read full story
Retiree loses more than RM800,000 to phone scam
IPOH: A retired civil servant has been cheated of RM845,450 after falling victim to a phone scam. Read full story
Man dies in fire, brother escapes unscathed
RAWANG: A mentally-challenged man who was living with his elder brother died after the house they were staying in caught fire at Taman Desa Country Homes here. Read full story
Lorry driver held for driving high
PETALING JAYA: A lorry driver who is alleged to have driven in a reckless manner on the Federal Highway has been remanded. Read full story