King meets Monaco's Price Albert II
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah met with Monaco’s Prince Albert II in a courtesy call at the Palace of Monaco on Saturday (May 27). Read full story
7 charged over N. Ireland policeman shooting
SEVEN men have been charged over the shooting of an off-duty police officer in Northern Ireland earlier this year, investigators said yesterday. Some of the defendants will face terrorism charges, while all stand accused of attempted murder.
Shereen wins 400m gold at Colorado NCAA championships
NATIONAL athlete Shereen Samson Vallabouy continues to create a sensation in the United States after winning the women’s 400m at the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) division II track and field championships in Pueblo, Colorado, today. According to the tournament’s website, Shereen, representing Winona State University in Minnesota, clocked 52.74s to snatch the gold medal.
Media free to criticise govt, says Anwar
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government would let the media criticise it without fear. He added that the media should also give the opposition space to air their views.
Agriculture Ministry to explore saltwater rice cultivation
JITRA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry plans to explore saltwater rice cultivation methods in an effort to increase the country’s rice production in the future, says its Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Read full story
Media should be allowed to criticise govt without fear, says Anwar
IPOH: Media practitioners should be allowed to criticise the government without fear, says Datuk Seri Dr Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Hawari’s family hopes search and rescue ops will continue for missing Everest climber
KEPALA BATAS: Muhammad Hawari Hashim’s family has expressed hope that the search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate the missing Mount Everest climber will be continued. Read full story
Stick to your friendship with Bersatu, Zahid tells PAS on claims of offer to join unity govt
BAGAN DATUK: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he has no knowledge of PAS’ claims that certain individuals had invited the party to join the unity government. Read full story
‘No plastic bag’ every Saturday in Ipoh from June 1
THE Ipoh City Council (MBI) will implement the “No Plastic Bag” campaign, in which 20 sen will be charged for the use of a plastic bag on Saturdays. The campaign begins on June 1. Ipoh mayor Rumaizi Baharin said the campaign is aimed at reducing single-use plastics in the city to ensure environmental sustainability.
PM announces RM5 million allocation for Malaysian Youth Council
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today announced a RM5 million annual allocation for the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) to empower young people. He said the move was in recognition of the hard work and seriousness of the MBM leadership led by its president Mohd Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid, in supporting the Malaysia Madani concept.