Perikatan to use GE15 formula for seat distribution in state polls, says PAS veep
KOTA BARU: Perikatan Nasional will adopt the formula used in the 15th General Election to decide on seat allocations among component parties for the six state elections this year, says PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah. Read full story
Eddin Syazlee dropped as Negri Perikatan chief
SEREMBAN: Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith has been dropped as Negri Sembilan Perikatan Nasional chief. Read full story
Several states to get new Bomba chiefs
IPOH: Several states are set to get new Fire and Rescue Department directors, says Datuk Nor Hisham Mohamad. Read full story
Customs Dept foils 3 bids to smuggle drugs via parcels
THE Customs Department has foiled three attempts to smuggle drugs worth more than RM1 million using courier and air cargo services at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) cargo area. On May 14, the department seized a parcel with a Johor address at the hub of an express courier company in the KLIA cargo area […]
Committee to vet Road to Gold athletes’ requests, says Hannah Yeoh
NOT all athletes’ requests under the Road to Gold (RTG) programme will be considered and it depends on whether they are justified, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. She said the RTG, which supports athletes to win gold medals at the Olympics, will fully study the requests before decisions are made.
Famed Australian soldier loses war crimes defamation case
ONE of Australia’s most decorated soldiers lost a landmark defamation case against major newspapers today after a bruising trial that saw accusations of murder, domestic violence, witness intimidation and war crimes. Ben Roberts-Smith, a former member of Australia’s elite Special Air Service regiment, sued three newspapers after 2018 reports alleged he was involved in the murder […]
Man dies after being hit, dragged by 4-wheel drive
AN elderly man died after he was hit and dragged by a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle at Jalan Kampung Jeram Tekoh, Gua Musang, yesterday. Gua Musang district police chief Sik Choon Foo said in the 10.10am incident, victim M. Noor Awang, 67, was riding a Yamaha Legend motorcycle.
MOHR mulls proposed law to provide allowances for industrial training
THE Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) will study the proposal to enact a special law related to providing allowances for industrial or practical training students to prevent labour exploitation and protect their rights. Its Minister V. Sivakumar said the existing law, the Employment Act 1955, is sufficient to protect the rights of workers, including students undergoing industrial […]
Hong Kong launches retail-friendly rules for crypto exchanges
HONG Kong opened its arms to the virtual asset world today, launching new retail-friendly rules for the city’s crypto exchanges. The Chinese finance hub is pivoting to embrace crypto despite high-profile failures in recent months, including the meltdown of trading platform FTX, which wiped out more than US$1.5 trillion (RM6.9 trillion) in the market.
Cops arrest 13 suspects over Bukit Ampang scuffle
KUALA LUMPUR: A fight that started over loud motorcycles has led to the arrests of 13 suspects. Read full story