SEREMBAN: A gang of four armed men believed to have robbed three homes in about 90 minutes on Monday (Feb 27) morning are on the prowl and the public has been advised to stay vigilant. Read full story
Anwar receives courtesy call from Australian foreign minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong in Putrajaya on Monday (Feb 27). Read full story
Turkiye earthquake: Removing body of pregnant woman a heartbreaking experience for firefighter
KANGAR: Removing the body of a pregnant woman from the rubble of the Turkiye earthquake that destroyed a residential building in Nurdagi, Gaziantep remains a heartbreaking and unforgettable moment for a firefighter. Read full story
Turkey to hold Nato bid talks with Sweden, Finland in March
TURKEY said today Nato accession talks with Sweden and Finland would be held next month, after being postponed in January over a row about protests held in Stockholm.
“The meeting will be held on March 9,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told a news conference in Ankara alongside his Hungarian counterpart.
Reports say US agency alleges Covid emerged from China lab leak
THE coronavirus pandemic likely arose from a Chinese laboratory leak, the United States Energy Department said, according to media, although the White House maintained yesterday that American intelligence remains divided on the issue.
The determination – noted in a classified report by Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines’s office, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported – marks a shift by the Energy Department, which had previously said it was undecided on how the virus emerged.
Cops looking for ex-real estate agent after failing to attend court sentencing
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are looking for a former real estate agent after he failed to attend his court sentencing. Read full story
Malaysia, UK discuss joint effort in forced labour issue
MALAYSIA and the United Kingdom are in talks about joint efforts each country can head in dealing with the issue of human trafficking and forced labour.
Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar in a statement today said the matter was discussed when UK Special Envoy on Migration and Modern Slavery Andrew Patrick visited Malaysia from February 23 to 25.
Egg subsidy costing RM1.28 billion to continue until June
THE provision of subsidies for chicken eggs will continue until June 2023 involving a total cost of RM1.28 billion, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS).
MAFS in a statement today said the cabinet reached an agreement to continue subsidising chicken eggs at its meeting on February 17.
Japan to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles from US
JAPAN will purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles from the United States, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today, as his government beefs up the country’s defences with eyes on threats including China.
“Our country’s plan is (to acquire) 400 units” of the cruise missile, Kishida told the lower house budget committee without elaborating, citing the military sensitivity of the purchase.
Ringgit continues downtrend to close lower against dollar
THE ringgit continued its downtrend this week to close lower against the US dollar today as market sentiment remained weak amid no fresh leads.
At 6pm, the local note depreciated to 4.4755/4805 versus the greenback compared to last Friday’s closing rate of 4.4335/4370.