More cancer care centres on the way
KUALA LUMPUR: There are plans to expand cancer treatment centres nationwide to ensure that patients have equitable access to high-quality treatment and palliative care, says the Health Minister. Read full story
Years-long wait for identity
SEREMBAN: Five years ago, Rathna Devy Muttaya left her young family behind to further her studies in Australia, hoping that the extra knowledge would help her expand her two food businesses. Read full story
Federal govt wants to expand Jakim’s role
THE federal government wants to expand the role of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) in efforts to enhance the country’s dignity and status, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said he had met with Jakim’s leadership recently and wanted them to help draft a national development policy framework based on Malaysia Madani.
Federal government wants Jakim's role to be expanded, says Anwar
BUTTERWORTH: The Federal government wants to expand the role of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) in efforts to enhance the country’s dignity and status, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
UK opposition demands election amid Johnson ‘farce’
UK opposition leader Keir Starmer today demanded a general election as three MPs from the ruling Conservative Party, including Boris Johnson, quit parliament following a probe into Covid lockdown-breaking parties. Labour leader Starmer tweeted that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak “must finally find a backbone, call an election, and let the public have their say on […]
Anwar urges Penang residents to retain Pakatan state govt
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today urged Penangites to retain Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders who he said have been governing the state well. Anwar said he has good ties with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, adding that the federal government will continue to assist Penang in resolving state-related issues.
Honduras opens China embassy after cutting ties with Taiwan
HONDURAS officially opened an embassy in China today, months after the Central American country switched its diplomatic allegiance from Taipei to Beijing. China considers self-ruled Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to take control of the island one day.
Don’t use religious issues to provoke, Umno Youth tells Ngeh
PETALING JAYA: Don’t provoke by using religious issues, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Salleh tells DAP’s Beruas MP Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham. Read full story
Jihadists kill 3 Iraq soldiers
THREE Iraqi soldiers were killed and four others wounded today in a pre-dawn attack in the country’s north blamed on the Islamic State group, a military official said. The assailants used automatic weapons in the attack on their barracks in Wadi al-Naft, about 25 kilometres west of the city of Kirkuk, the official said on […]
IT worker loses RM1.2mil in Macau scam
KUCHING: A 55-year-old woman suffered losses amounting to RM1.18mil after falling victim to a Macau scam recently. Read full story