PAC to visit Lumut naval base, start LCS proceedings on June 10
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will be commencing its proceedings on the construction progress of the second generation littoral combat ships (LCS) owned by the Navy. Read full story
Malaysian embassy working closely with Thai authorities to locate missing woman
BANGKOK: The Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok is working closely with the Thai authorities, especially Royal Thai Police, to locate the missing Malaysian woman who was last sighted in Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai province. Read full story
Philippine police officer jailed for killing S. Korean man
A PHILIPPINE police officer has been jailed for up to 40 years for the kidnapping and killing of a South Korean businessman during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, court documents seen by AFP today show. Jee Ick-joo was abducted from his home north of Manila in October 2016 by a group, including narcotics officers, […]
PAC urges expediting appointment of auditor-general
THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the government to appoint an auditor-general as soon as possible, stressing that former secretaries-general (KSU) should not be chosen. PAC chairman Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said as the crucial post had been left vacant, it resulted in the Yang di-Pertuan Agong not receiving the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) on the federal […]
Ringgit ends lower against dollar
THE ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as investors were reluctant to take positions ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy meeting. At 6pm, the local note ended at 4.6185/6235 versus the greenback compared with yesterday’s closing of 4.5950/6000.
Asean to hold first joint military drills
SOUTHEAST Asian nations have agreed to hold their first-ever joint military drills in the South China Sea, Indonesian officials said today, as tensions grow over China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. “We will hold joint military drills in the North Natuna Sea,” Indonesian military chief Yudo Margono said after a meeting of Southeast Asian defence […]
Immigration Dept uncovers illegal settlement in Pulau Meranti
KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department has uncovered an illegal settlement turned into vegetable farms by a group of immigrants on a 1.6ha land in Pulau Meranti, Puchong. Read full story
Food delivery rider nabbed over dangerous bike stunt
KUALA LUMPUR: A food delivery rider who was caught on camera performing a dangerous stunt on his motorcycle has been arrested. Read full story
We won't retract call for DAP to apologise, says Umno Youth chief
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth will not retract its call for an apology from DAP over its previous allegations against the party, says Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh. Read full story
NRD confirms graft busters arrested its two officers
PUTRAJAYA: The National Registration Department (NRD) has confirmed that its two officers were among several individuals arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) around the Klang Valley on suspicion of being involved in a baby trafficking syndicate. Read full story