KUALA LUMPUR: Waiting time on the Kelana Jaya LRT line has been reduced to 3.8 minutes with the introduction of three new trains under the KLAV27 (Kuala Lumpur Additional Vehicle) project, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Read full story
Clear, methodical approach needed for health emergencies, says Dr Noor Hisham
PETALING JAYA: Every nation needs to identify and map its response and healthcare networks to build a coherent strategy for handling health emergencies, says Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. Read full story
6 in 10 Malaysians face discrimination, survey finds
SIXTY-FOUR per cent of Malaysians have reported experiencing some form of discrimination in the past 12 months, a recent survey by Architects of Diversity reveals.
Socio-economic status topped the types of discrimination faced in the past year with 38%, followed by age (33%) and ethnicity (32%).
Guatemala’s president-elect eyes charges against AG, judge
GUATEMALA’S president-elect is seeking to bring charges against the country’s attorney-general and a judge he claims are part of a “persecution” plot against him, according to a court document obtained yesterday.
It is the latest episode in a tug-of-war between Bernardo Arevalo and authorities who have repeatedly moved to act against the politician and his party after he unexpectedly won a presidential election last month.
Pakatan MP calls on Anwar to explain Zahid discharge to parliament
PASIR Gudang MP Hassan Karim today urged the prime minister to put an end to the speculation surrounding his deputy Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s discharge from his corruption trial.
Pakatan’s Nazri sworn in as Simpang Jeram rep
SIMPANG Jeram assemblyman Nazri Abdul Rahman was sworn in today at the Johor assembly session at the Sultan Ismail Building, Kota Iskandar today.
The swearing-in ceremony was held before Johor Speaker Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi and was witnessed by Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi and other state assemblymen.
Chip designer Arm targets US$52 billion valuation in year’s largest IPO
BRITISH chip designer Arm is targeting a valuation of more than US$52 billion (RM243.4 billion) for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq exchange today, according to a company press release.
Arm, whose semiconductor design is integrated into the vast majority of smartphones worldwide, has priced its shares at US$51, the firm announced yesterday, ahead of the largest IPO New York has seen for almost two years.
City folk hope for 'something different' from Madani housing project
KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani Inclusive Housing pilot project is seen not just as an initiative to increase home ownership among urban target groups but also an opportunity to offer something different from existing schemes. Read full story
Kuala Terengganu MP cries foul over Pakatan lawmaker's viral comment on election result annulment
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Terengganu MP Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim is crying foul over Mohd Sany Hamzan’s disparaging remarks over the annulment of the 15th General Elections (GE15) results for his seat. Read full story
12MP review: MPs told to expect 'overtime' for debate on Sept 18
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawmakers are expected to be in Parliament until 10pm on Monday (Sept 18) to debate the 12th Malaysia Plan mid-term review. Read full story