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Sultan of Selangor: Criticisms aimed at safeguarding people’s well-being, not interfering in govt affairs
KLANG, Oct 25 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has said that his views, criticisms and concerns on matters relating to the state administration are not intended to interfere in the affairs of the state government. Instead,
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Court acquits retired Risda employee of six misappropriation charges involving RM15,350 in association funds
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 25 — The Sessions Court here today discharged and acquitted a retired Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) employee of six charges of misappropriating RM15,350 in association funds about 10 years ago. Judge Azman Mustapha made the
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Upside-down Jalur Gemilang in Melbourne: Sabah, Sarawak firmly behind Malaysia’s sovereignty, says Mustapha Sakmud
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 25 — The people of Sabah and Sarawak remain firmly committed to upholding Malaysia’s sovereignty and reject any provocation involving the disrespectful display of the Jalur Gemilang by irresponsible parties overseas, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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Zahid tells BN machinery to start now as Melaka election race heats up
MELAKA, Oct 25 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the coalition’s machinery to strengthen unity and intensify groundwork immediately for the 16th Melaka State Legislative Assembly election. He said all coalition machinery members must
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Anwar explains Waze review, says Malaysia cannot ignore security risks
MELAKA, Oct 25 — The government is taking into account national security and sovereignty concerns in considering a restriction on the use of the Waze navigation application among civil servants, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is
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Don’t chase votes by exploiting race, religion or royalty, Teo tells parties
KULAI, Oct 25 — All political parties, candidates, and supporters must use artificial intelligence (AI) technology responsibly and refrain from playing up religion, race, and royalty (3R) issues during election campaigns, says Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Teo, who
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Singapore shrugs off Indonesian gas cuts, urges importers to take legal recourse
SINGAPORE, Oct 25 — A sudden reduction in piped natural gas supplies from Indonesia will account for less than 2 per cent of Singapore’s total daily gas demand, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) confirmed, adding that alternative liquefied natural gas
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Indonesia cuts natural gas exports to Singapore amid regional haze dispute
JAKARTA, Oct 25 — Indonesia cut exports of natural gas to Singapore on Saturday to prioritise domestic demand, an official said, with the two countries at loggerheads over regional air pollution emanating from wildfires on the vast archipelago. The head
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France arrests nearly 1,000 as cost-of-living protests turn violent across country
PARIS, Oct 25 — Clashes broke out Saturday in Paris and other French cities amid demonstrations held a week after others that degenerated into street violence and prompted a robust security backlash as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to restore order.
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Selangor Sultan rebukes Tabung Haji mismanagement, says politicians must serve rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed disappointment over the mismanagement of Tabung Haji, stressing that funds entrusted for religious purposes must be managed with accountability and responsibility. His Royal Highness said
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