Motion to debate AG's report redundant, says Kiandee on Opposition's no-show
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no necessity for the Opposition bloc to be present at the evening session of the Dewan Rakyat proceedings for the unprecedented debate on the Auditor-General’s Report 2021 Series 2, says Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee. Read full story
Riverfront tourism players urged to adopt best practices, safety standards to draw visitors
KOTA KINABALU: Riverfront tourism operators have been urged to be role models for responsible tourism. Read full story
State polls: I’m ‘too old’ and ‘senile’ to contest, says Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will sit out the upcoming state elections, saying that he is “too old” and “senile” to be contesting as a candidate. Read full story
King congratulates centenarian Kamala Das on her 100th birthday
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah conveyed his congratulations to centenarian Kamala Das on Tuesday (June 6) on her 100th birthday on Monday (June 5). Read full story
Cops nab man after vehicle vandalism linked to loan sharks
KUALA LUMPUR: Following a string of vehicle vandalism connected to loan sharks, police have arrested one suspect. Read full story
Flood mitigation plan in Klang to be activated immediately after deluge, says Nik Nazmi
KLANG: The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry will immediately implement a flood mitigation plan as a long-term solution to deal with flooding in several locations around the Klang district. Read full story
RMAF: Don't be alarmed by low-flying military aircraft
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has called on the public not to be alarmed when they see military aircraft flying low in several areas around the Klang Valley, especially in Putrajaya airspace. Read full story
Australia lifts key interest rate, flags further rises
AUSTRALIA’S central bank hiked interest rates to an 11-year high today and warned that further rises may be on the horizon to get surging prices under control. The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the key rate 25 basis points to 4.1%, its highest level since May 2012, with governor Philip Lowe saying inflation had “passed […]
Revoke Dr Mahathir’s Tunship if he keeps attacking royalty, says MP
FORMER prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad should be stripped of his “Tun” title if he continues to criticise the monarchy, Jelutong lawmaker RSN Rayer said.
MACC probes report over allegations that Perikatan used gambling funds in election campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: Graft busters have opened an investigation to scrutinise documents received based on a report lodged in connection with claims that Perikatan Nasional had used gambling money to fund its General Election campaign. Read full story