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Najib: Palm oil exports to India dropped by 76%
PUCHONG: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today criticised Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok for trivialising India’s unofficial boycott on Malaysian palm oil produce. In a Facebook post today, Najib pointed out that Malaysia’s palm oil exports to
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EC to meet on Monday about Kimanis by-election
PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting this Monday to discuss important dates for the Kimanis parliamentary by-election. Its secretary Datuk Mohamed Elias Abu Bakar said the commission chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun would chair the meeting,
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Anwar ready to give statement to police over alleged sexual assault
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he is ready to give his statement to the police to assist in the investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him. “In light of the latest allegations against me, I
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Two sisters perish in early morning fire
IPOH: Two sisters were killed when their house at Sungai Betul Bawah, Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau, about 110 kilometres from here, caught fire early this morning. According to the Perak State Fire and Rescue Department spokesman, the victims were identified
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Malaysia’s first ‘floating’ fire station commences operations today
SEMPORNA: Malaysia’s first ‘floating’ fire and rescue station, located in the district, will officially commence operations today. Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Kamarulzaman Malik Abdullah said with the establishment of the ‘floating’ fire station in the district, it
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Indian Envoy: What boycott? We still buy Malaysian palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR: The Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Shri Mridul Kumar, today rubbished any incident of a palm oil boycott by India against Malaysia, when asked about the update on the reported disputes between the two nations. Speaking to Malay Mail,
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Woman claims to be Samy Vellu’s companion, wants RM25k monthly
PUCHONG: A woman claiming to be former MIC president Tun S Samy Vellu’s long-time companion has filed an interim order from the High Court. In the order, E Meeriam Rosaline wants the court to grant her unrestricted access to Samy
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NSC takes full responsibility for disappointing SEA Games campaign
NEW CLARK CITY: The National Sports Council has taken full responsibility for the Malaysian contingent’s disappointing performance at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines, which draws its curtains today. National Sports Council director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said the
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Twiterratis troll Zul Ariffin for indecent viral video
KUALA LUMPUR: A viral video of a man looking like celebrity Zul Ariffin surfaced on Twitter last night. The 45-minute video shows the man resting on the bed while showing off his private part. The man is believed to be
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Sabah declares Dec 24 as additional Christmas holiday
Sabah has declared Dec 24 as an additional public holiday in conjunction with Christmas starting this year. Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said with the announcement, there will be an additional public holiday for Christmas which falls
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