Japan allows nuclear plants to operate beyond 60 years
JAPAN today passed a law allowing nuclear reactors to operate beyond 60 years, as it tries to reinvigorate the sector to meet energy challenges and climate targets. The bill intends to “establish an electricity supply system that will achieve a carbon-free society”, a parliament spokesman told AFP.
China embassy in KL marks 49th anniversary of bilateral relations with official TikTok account
KUALA LUMPUR: The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia on Wednesday marked the 49th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia by opening an official TikTok account. Read full story
Penang cops detain senior citizen in connection with missing five-year-old girl case
KEPALA BATAS: Police have detained a senior citizen in connection with the case of a five-year-old girl from Taman Kuala Muda, Penaga here, who went missing on Friday (May 26) but was found with injuries one day later. Read full story
Local author launches new book to promote Sabah folklore
KOTA KINABALU: A local author has launched an interactive children’s book to preserve traditional stories here. Read full story
Pairin says Anwar is 'first PM at Kaamatan celebrations' despite Dr M's presence in 1994
KOTA KINABALU: Former Sabah chief minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan has said that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the “first Malaysian Prime Minister” to grace the state’s Kaamatan celebrations, despite the fact that former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad attended the celebrations back in 1994. Read full story
Nurul Izzah downplays contesting in state polls
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter Nurul Izzah has downplayed rumours that she would be contesting in the state elections. “For now, I am committed to my current responsibility as co-head of the secretariat of the advisory committee headed by Tan Sri Hassan Marican,” the PKR vice-president said.
Musk, China minister hold talks on ‘new energy vehicles’
TESLA CEO Elon Musk and Chinese industry minister Jin Zhuanglong held talks on “new energy vehicles” today, Beijing said. The two “exchanged views on the development of new energy vehicles and intelligent connected vehicles”, China’s Industry and Information Technology Ministry said in a readout on its website.
Court sets July 11 to hear Muhyiddin’s application to quash corruption charges
THE High Court in Kuala Lumpur today fixed July 11 to hear former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s application to strike out four charges made against him for allegedly using his position to obtain gratification amounting to RM232.5 million for Bersatu. Judge Muhammad Jamil Hussin set the date when the case came up for mention today […]
Bikers in viral video of fight outside Johor CIQ detained, say cops
JOHOR BARU: Two men have been nabbed in relation to the altercation outside the Customs, Immigration,and Quarantine Complex Complex (CIQ) in Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) here. Read full story
July 11 hearing of Muhyiddin's application to quash power abuse charges
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here fixed July 11 to hear former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s application to strike out four charges made against him for allegedly using his position to obtain gratification amounting to RM232.5mil for Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). Read full story