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Exiled Thai critic attacked in Japan; Thailand ridicules accusation
BANGKOK: An exiled Thai critic of the country’s military and monarchy said he was attacked in his home in Japan last month and believes Thai authorities were behind the incident, an accusation that was ridiculed by the kingdom’s army chief.
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US State Dept: Ceasefire in northwest Syria welcomed
WASHINGTON: The US State Department on Saturday said it welcomed news of a ceasefire in Northwest Syria – the last rebel bastion in the country – and urged for an end to attacks on civilians. Last week Syrian media reported
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Fresh arrests as Hong Kong braces for further protests
HONG KONG: Hong Kong police said on Sunday they arrested more than 20 people after violent clashes with anti-government protesters overnight, as the Chinese-controlled territory braced for more protests and a general strike aimed to bring the city to a
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EPF solution to PTPTN debts?
PUCHONG: The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has proposed deductions from its debtors’ combined monthly Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution from employer and employee as the “best possible solution” for its repayment scheme. The yet-to-be-approved proposal would only erase
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Earthquake tremor in Sabah
BELURAN: A mild earthquake of 3.2-magnitude was detected here at 11.31pm last night. This incident was reported by the Malaysian Meteorological Services Department on its website. However, the earthquake did not lead to a tsunami threat. The incident was recorded
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Sharp rise in Brazilian deforestation undeniable
SAO PAULO: Ricardo Galvao, the sacked head of Brazil’s space research agency, said on Saturday the trend of sharply rising deforestation was undeniable, a day after he was fired following a public spat with President Jair Bolsonaro over data published
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20 killed in rifle rampage at a Walmart store
EL PASO: A gunman armed with a rifle killed 20 people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday and wounded more than two dozen before being arrested, authorities said, after the latest U.S. mass shooting sent panicked shoppers
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Malaysians must return to Rukunegara
MELAKA: The people must return to the principles of Rukun Negara which encompasses values that have enabled the people to co-exist without strife, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the values were anchored on peace, prosperity,
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Youth – key to Malaysia’s future vision
MELAKA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government recognises the great role that the young generation can play, and views their contribution as very important to continue Malaysia’s vision in the future. In this regard, the prime minister
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Malaysians matured in assessing threats to unity
MELAKA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad believes that Malaysians are now more mature in assessing the situation and deciding for themselves when facing threats that can disrupt unity. The prime minister said such capability was also in line with the country
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