China’s Long March to Moon, beyond
CHINA successfully launched the latest mission to its Tiangong space station today, with a crew that includes its first civilian astronaut. It marked the latest space milestone for China, as it looks to catch up with the United States and Russia.
Perak expects 25% of private sector workers to unionise in 5 years
PERAK is aiming for 25% of its private sector workers to set up trade unions in the next five years, said state Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Sivanesan Achalingam. He said every worker should be able to work in a safe and healthy environment, and trade unions are in […]
Court sets July 28 to hear M. Ramasamy’s election petition appeal
THE Federal Court has set July 28 to hear Barisan Nasional candidate M. Ramasamy’s appeal to challenge the general election (GE) results for the Segamat parliamentary constituency seat. The court registry had notified the lawyers representing Ramasamy, Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate R.Yuneswaran, the returning officer for the Segamat Parliamentary constituency and the Election Commission respectively […]
Police to investigate group claiming to be Sulu heirs
BUKIT Aman has received a report about a group claiming to be heirs of the Sulu Sultanate, who had submitted claims through a notice of arbitration in excess of US$32 billion (RM147.4 billion). Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the report was lodged by Prime Minister’s Department Legal Affairs Director-General Khairul Dzaimee Daud […]
Opec says will green-light Iranian oil’s market return when sanctions lift
THE Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) will approve the complete return of Iran to the oil market when sanctions against its oil industry are lifted, Opec secretary-general Haitham Al Ghais said in an interview with Iran’s Oil Ministry Shana and the Iran Petroleum magazine. “We welcome the return of Iran’s oil production in […]
Veteran diplomat Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin appointed new NSC DG
PETALING JAYA: Ambassador to China Datuk Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin has been appointed the new National Security Council (NSC) director-general effective immediately, says Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. Read full story
MACC believes 1MDB fugitive Jho Low is in Macau, says report
NEW YORK: Malaysia believes financier Low Taek Jho is hiding in Macau, along with others wanted in the multibillion ringgit 1MDB scandal, Al Jazeera reported, citing the national anti-graft body. Read full story
Replacement yet to be announced for Bomba DG
JOHOR BARU: Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Abdul Wahab Mat Yasin reached the compulsory retirement age of 60 on Monday (May 29), but there has been no official announcement if there will be an extension of his period of service or if there is another taking over the post. Read full story
Dog dragged behind car in PD dies, alleged culprit arrested
KLANG: The dog that was tied to the back of a car and dragged along the road in Port Dickson has since died. Read full story
Health White Paper goes to cabinet next week
THE Health White Paper will be brought to cabinet next week for approval before being tabled in parliament, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. “It must be brought to cabinet before we can table it in parliament,” she told reporters after officiating the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) International Healthcare Conference and Exhibition in […]