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Back to homepageJasmine Loo denies cutting deal with prosecutors to testify against Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A star witness in Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s trial over the misappropriation of RM2.27 billion in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds today denied her testimony was the result of a deal to escape prosecution. Former
Read MoreSelangor cops nab six individuals including two Thai couples, seize over 90 kg of ganja
SUNGAI BULOH, March 15 — Police arrested six individuals including two Thai couples in separate raids last Wednesday suspected of being involved in drug smuggling and trafficking syndicates from a neighbouring country. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said
Read MoreSabah to assess drought response in meeting tomorrow
KOTA KINABALU, Mar 15 — The Sabah government will hold a meeting tomorrow to decide on mitigation for the drought that was affecting agriculture in the state, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan. He said the Sabah State
Read MoreLack of understanding of nature capital to blame for carbon trading delay
KOTA KINABALU, March 15 — Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has blamed misconceptions and misunderstandings for the delay in implementing the controversial carbon credit project in Sabah that was signed in October of 2021. The state agriculture, fisheries,
Read MoreIn Melaka, former army corporal pleads not guilty to 15 counts of molest, two counts of causing hurt to private soldier
MELAKA, March 15 — A former soldier with the rank of corporal pleaded not guilty in the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court here today to 15 charges of using criminal force to molest a male soldier and two charges of causing
Read MoreVietnamese captain, crew get fines totalling RM3m for illegally fishing near Tanjung Sirik
KUCHING, March 15 — The Session’s Court here today fined a Vietnamese fishing boat skipper RM1 million in default six months in jail for illegally fishing near Tanjung Sirik on February 4. Judge Afidah Abdul Rahman also fined 55-year-old Pham
Read MoreSubang Airport will see jet services resume from June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — After 26 years, Subang Airport or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SAAS) will see the return of single-aisle jet services from June of this year. The terminal is being expanded to cater for more passengers
Read MoreASIAWATER 2024 AIMS TO UNLOCK CLIMATE RESILIENT WATER INNOVATIONS
Preview Three Days of Exceptional Insights, Exhibitions, and Networking Opportunities KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The highly anticipated 13th edition of ASIAWATER 2024 Expo & Forum gears up to captivate audiences at its exclusive Industry Connect &
Read MoreGrand Opening of ELIS: Daekyo’s Premier International Kindergarten Arrives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Daekyo, Korea’s leading education group, proudly announces the opening of ELIS (Eye Level Integrated School), an innovative international kindergarten set to revolutionize early childhood education in Vietnam. Opening its doors
Read MoreZiDtia Launches Sturdy, Spacious Chicken Coops in the US
WALLA WALLA, Wash., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In 2023, ZiDtia launched sturdier and more convenient-to-install chicken coops in response to the rising cost of eggs. Egg prices in the U.S. have risen, with the cost of a dozen Grade A large
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