Malaysian embassy in Jakarta pelted with eggs over MMEA shooting of Indonesian nationals
JAKARTA, Jan 31 — Nearly 100 individuals from various human rights groups and labour unions gathered and aggressively threw eggs at the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta yesterday. Among them were members of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) and…
‘Driven by jealousy and hate’: Actor Afdlin Shauki denies misconduct claims in awarding of RM4m DBKL project
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Actor and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) advisory board member Datuk Afdlin Shauki has denied allegations of misconduct in the awarding of a project under the purview of the Kuala Lumpur mayor. On Tuesday, Kuala…
As country goes into Chinese New Year, PM Anwar reminds Malaysians to focus on unity and economy — not distractions
IPOH, Jan 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded the public to remain focused on boosting the national economy and not be distracted by issues arising in the multi-racial and multi-religious country. Speaking during the Perak Chinese…
IGP initiates contempt proceedings against Papagomo over defamatory posts
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, who is currently suing blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris for defamation, has now filed committal proceedings against him. Razarudin’s lawyer, S Raam Kumar, said that Wan Azri,…
Flood evacuees in Sabah, Sarawak rise to 15,015, with Bintulu and Kota Marudu seeing highest number
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The number of evacuees at flood relief centres in Sabah and Sarawak has continued to rise, with 15,015 this morning compared to 11,886 last night. In SARAWAK, the number of evacuees rose to 9,398 from…
On CNY, PM Anwar reminds Malaysians to focus on unity and economy, not distractions
IPOH, Jan 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded the public to remain focused on boosting the national economy and not be distracted by issues arising in the multi-racial and multi-religious country. Anwar emphasised that Malaysia must…
Singapore Airlines ranked world’s most admired airline, climbs to 28th on Fortune list
SINGAPORE, Jan 31 — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been ranked as the world’s most admired airline and placed 28th overall in Fortune magazine’s annual list of the most admired companies globally. SIA climbed from 29th place last year, marking its…
Floods in Bintulu described as worst ever, nearly 2,000 evacuated as Sarawak faces crisis
KUCHING, Jan 31 — The current floods in Bintulu have been described as the worst ever recorded, with more than 1,900 people evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS) as of 8 pm last night. Several areas, including residential neighbourhoods and…
Nine nations, including Malaysia to meet in The Hague over Israel’s violations of International Law
THE HAGUE, Jan 31 — Nine countries, including Malaysia, will convene in The Hague to discuss their shared commitment to upholding international law, responding to threats against the International Criminal Court (ICC), and defending Palestinian rights. The participating nations also…
Sabah Electricity monitors power supply, shuts substations as waters rise
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 31 — Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd will carry out continuous monitoring of the electricity supply in flood-affected areas to ensure proper and safe operation of the system, said its chief operating officer Mohd Yusmanizam Mohd Yusof. He…
