Crab production in M’sia about 16,000 tonnes in 2022
IPOH: Crab production in the country from capture fisheries and aquaculture was 16,074.14 tonnes for the whole of 2022. Read full story
AGC to receive investigations papers on Dr Mahathir insulting monarchy next Tuesday
THE Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have completed their investigation on former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad for allegedly insulting the monarchy. PDRM secretary Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said the investigation papers will be referred to the Attorney-General’s Chambers on June 6 in line with the provision under article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution.
France fully supports Malaysia’s sovereignty, says Zambry
FOREIGN Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said today he welcomed the statement made by his French counterpart on the country’s official position to fully support Malaysia’s sovereignty within its internationally-recognised borders. “I welcome the statement made by the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France regarding the official position of the French Government, which fully […]
UK drug crime boss in jail after fleeing to Thailand
A BRITISH drugs kingpin has been extradited home from Thailand to serve a lengthy jail term after spending years on the run, UK police said today. Richard Wakeling, 55, fled Britain in 2018 after he attempted with Dutch accomplices to smuggle £8 million (US$10 million) of liquid amphetamine from Belgium into the UK in 2016.
Viral video of broken down lifts at Melaka Hospital does not tell the whole story, says exco rep
MELAKA: A viral video claiming that medical officers were being forced to use the stairs to transfer patients at Melaka Hospital due to a faulty elevator does not tell the whole story, says Ngwe Hee Sem. Read full story
Indonesia proposes peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war
INDONESIA’S defence minister proposed a plan today to end the war between Russia and Ukraine at a defence summit in Singapore, an initiative that drew quick criticism from attendees. “I call on Russia and Ukraine to embark on an immediate cessation of hostilities,” Prabowo Subianto said, noting that the more than 15-month conflict had a […]
Boy feared drowned in Tanjung Malim, say authorities
AN EIGHT-year-old boy went missing and is feared to have drowned while bathing at Teratak River View Lubuk Hantu, Tanjung Malim today. Perak Fire and Rescue Department Operations Division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received a distress call at about 5.06pm today regarding the incident.
Eight-year-old boy feared drowned in Tanjung Malim river
IPOH: An eight-year-old boy is feared to have drowned in a river near Teratak River View, Lubuk Hantu, Simpang Empat in Tanjung Malim. Read full story
Fuziah reminds retailers not to hoard sugar
RETAILERS are reminded not to hoard sugar supply or impose conditions on buyers as stern action can be taken against them, Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Fuziah Salleh said. Fuziah said the ministry had received complaints about such actions in Kedah and Perak.
Kyiv culture war leaves famous Russian writer red-faced
A DEFACED plaque on a picturesque Kyiv street has become the latest sign of the culture war simmering in Ukraine as the country battles Russia’s invasion. The monument to Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov, author of the classic novel “The Master and Margarita”, was recently sprayed with red paint.