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‘Veto power, Islamophobia and Palestine’: Malaysia reaffirms firm stance on universal issues in Tok Mat’s UNGA speech, says Saifuddin Nasution
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan’s statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York reflects Malaysia’s firmness and consistency on various universal issues including justice for Palestine. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin
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Mavcom reports 32pc decline in aviation complaints in first half of 2024, flight delays and baggage mishandling top concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) received 2,083 complaints in the first half of 2024 (1H2024), a 32 per cent decrease from 3,063 complaints in the same period last year. In a statement today, MAVCOM said
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Teacher in Perak charged with trespassing into ex-boyfriend’s office, prohibited from approaching victim
SLIM RIVER, Sept 30 — A female teacher was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with trespassing into her ex-boyfriend’s office last March. The accused, N. Retha, 41, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to her before
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DCM Kitingan criticises ‘excruciatingly slow’ MA63 progress, says Sabah’s rightful 40pc revenue share still unfulfilled
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 30 — Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Jeffrey Kitingan has voiced concern over what he calls the slow implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Despite assurances from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Jeffrey
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Sabah police remand three teen boys for alleged sexual assault on 12-year-old girl in Tawau
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The police has detained three teenage boys, aged 12 to 14, for allegedly sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl on a farm in Sabah. Tawau OCPD Supt Champin Piuh said the teenagers allegedly committed the
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Police question Umno Youth chief accused of sedition by DAP
JASIN, Sept 29 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh today gave a statement to police regarding a report lodged against him by Sarawak DAP on Sept 12 over remarks alleged to be religiously provocative and inciting. He
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Kelantan PAS chief insists no members linked to GISBH and Al-Arqam sect at heart of child sexual abuse scandal
KOTA BARU, Sept 29 — No Kelantan PAS member is involved with GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) or Al-Arqam, said Kelantan PAS Deputy Commissioner Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan. Mohamed Fadzli, the deputy menteri besar of Kelantan, said PAS and
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Residents evacuated for second time in a week
POKOK SENA, Sept 29 — Some residents in Kedah have found themselves displaced by floods again after their homes were inundated for the second time within a week. One victim, Shamsul Tajuddin, 44, from Kampung Derang, said he had just
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MOHE confirms no Malaysian students registered in Lebanon amid safety concerns
BANGI, Sept 29 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) has confirmed that there are no Malaysian students recorded currently studying in Lebanon. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said this was based on checks made with the Education
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Anthony Loke stays on as Negeri Sembilan DAP chief
SEREMBAN, Sept 29 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke remains the Negeri Sembilan DAP chief for the 2024/2027 term following today’s state party elections. The Seremban MP was unanimously elected to head the state party committee among the 15 newly elected
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