University prepares several initiatives to help SPM leavers from B40 families
UNIVERSITI Teknikal Malaysia Malacca (UTeM) has prepared several initiatives including financial assistance for Sjil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers from B40 families who further their studies at the diploma level at the university. Its vice-chancellor Prof Dr Massila Kamalrudin said the initiatives would be provided to these students throughout the duration of their studies at UTeM in […]
Ringgit extends weak momentum against dollar
THE ringgit extended its weak momentum towards the end of today’s trading to close lower against the US dollar. An analyst said the weak momentum was due to investors shifting focus to three big central bank meetings this week.
Scientists puzzled by killer whale boat attacks off Spain
GROUPS of killer whales have rammed hundreds of small boats off the coast of Spain in recent years in “terrifying” behaviour that has baffled scientists. “They directly attacked the rudder, not swimming around the boat, not playing with anything,” Friedrich Sommer told AFP as he recalled how his sailboat Muffet was damaged earlier this […]
PM says will take salary when economy improves
ANWAR Ibrahim has said that he will only take up his salary as prime minister once the economy recovers. “When the economy recovers, I can take my salary again, which I have not taken for six months.
Selangor MB denies dissolution of state assembly on June 19
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has denied claims that the state assembly will be dissolved on June 19 to make way for the state polls. Read full story
Perak willing to sell water to Penang only if there is surplus, says Saarani
IPOH: Perak is prepared to sell treated water to Penang but it still depends on whether there is enough supply for its own people, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full story
Shah Alam MP calls for review of Sedition Act
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sedition Act 1948 should be reviewed, Parliament was told. Read full story
Two minors among 11 charged with cheating in Melaka
MELAKA: Two minors were among 11 individuals who claimed trial at the Magistrate’s Court in Ayer Keroh here to seven counts of cheating charges involving a sum of RM45,534.74. Read full story
Defend Selangor for sake of state, national development, says Anwar
PAKATAN Harapan (PH) chairman Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people to do their part in defending the Selangor government based on the state’s performance and its importance to the national economy. “Looking at Selangor’s performance, there is much more potential to offer and Selangor plays an important role in defending the strength of the national economy. […]
Pakistan gets first Russian crude under discount deal
THE first shipment of Russian oil to energy-starved and dollar-strapped Pakistan is due to be unloaded at Karachi port today, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said. Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last year, economic sanctions have seen a significant cut in its oil and gas exports to the European Union and United States.