KUALA LUMPUR: Kapar MP Dr Halimah Ali has apologised for her remarks linked to Menu Rahmah if they were misunderstood by certain quarters. Read full story
Download of MySejahtera info during attack followed procedure, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: The MySejahtera super administrator downloaded the information of about three million people during attacks on the app, says Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. Read full story
Asian markets drop on rate fears as US inflation runs hot
ASIAN markets sank today following a Wall Street selloff, as forecast-beating US inflation data reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve would continue to ramp up interest rates for some time.
The report on the personal consumption expenditures price index followed blockbuster jobs figures and data showing prices coming down slower than hoped.
New Public Services DG, Treasury sec-gen named
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Dr Zukapli Mohamed and Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican have been appointed as the new Public Service director-general and the secretary-general of Treasury respectively. Read full story
Hiker, 46, dies of heart failure on Rembau's Gunung Datuk
SEREMBAN: A 46-year-old man is believed to have died of heart-related complications while hiking up Rembau’s popular Gunung Datuk. Read full story
Cops arrest two suspected of robbing woman in Kota Baru
KOTA BARU: Police arrested two local men, aged 31 and 39, on suspicion of grazing into a woman’s motorcycle and robbing her, thus causing the motorcyclist to fall and suffer minor injuries to her hands and legs along Jalan Kelochor here on Feb 16. Read full story
Wisma Putra hosting Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong for two-day working visit
PETALING JAYA: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir will be hosting a two-day working visit by Sabah-born Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong on Monday and Tuesday (Feb 27 and 28). Read full story
Foreigners can use autogate at KLIA for faster clearance, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: The option to use the autogate facility will be extended to foreigners from low-risk countries in order to ease congestion at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Ringgit slips lower against greenback on higher US treasury yield
THE ringgit opened lower against the dollar on better demand for the greenback driven by strong US yields, analysts said.
At 9am, the local note slipped to 4.4520/4565 against the US dollar from last Friday’s close at 4.4335/4370.
Love Island star Fury topples YouTuber Paul in Saudi bout
BRITISH reality TV star Tommy Fury bested American YouTuber Jake Paul yesterday in a boxing spectacle intended to boost Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a top-flight fight destination.
Despite suffering a knockdown in the eighth and final round of the cruiserweight contest, Fury won a split decision to the delight of Saudi fans, who shouted “Let’s go Tommy” as the bout wound down.