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I lacked experience on financial matters, Jho Low knows it, says 1MDB ex-CEO
KUALA LUMPUR:1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) former chief executive officer (CEO) told the High Court today that he did not have the chance to tell the then Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin that he had no experience in financial
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Kashmir: M’sia-India ties still strong despite boycott campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed boycott of Malaysia by Indian netizens over social media would not jeopardise the country’s position in the international arena as well as its bilateral relations with India, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Foreign Minister Datuk
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Dr M: Tax regime flip-flop will hurt the economy
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no plans to reintroduce the controversial Goods and Services Tax (GST) as frequent changes to the tax system will harm the economy. Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat today, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said
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Three-year old child dies after falling into sewerage manhole
IPOH: A three-year-old boy was found dead after falling into a sewerage at the Pasir Puteh police quarters today. A Perak Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said his department received a call about 8.16 am before a team from Pasir
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Dr M: Bersatu remains with Pakatan, no deal with Umno-PAS
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today rejected a call to strike a political deal with Umno and PAS, days after he attended the Malay Dignity Congress. Speaking to reporters at the Parliament, Mahathir striking a deal with
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Survey: Financial literacy lacking among M’sians
PUCHONG: About 53% of respondents surveyed was found not having enough savings to last three months without jobs, despite 70% of them claiming they are in control of their finances. In a joint survey conducted by RinggitPlus and Visa under
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Tengku Permaisuri Selangor: Stop being cruel to stray animals
The Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin has expressed her regrets over the rough manner shown by staff of Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) in treating a dog during an operation, as viralled through a video clip on social
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Sabah, Sarawak on 2020 LTdL route
PUTRAJAYA: The prestigious Asian cycling tour race, Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL), will return to Sabah and Sarawak after 23 years in its 25th edition with a new racing status, Professional Series (ProSeries) introduced by the International Cycling Union (UCI).
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Smartwatch Garmin Venu launched in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Garmin has launched its latest wearable in Malaysia — the Garmin Venu — with a price tag of RM1,799. Garmin’s authorised local distributor Aeco Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd marketing executive Dickson Cheah said the device is a smartwatch
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Prayer ban: Police record statements
GEORGE TOWN: Penang police have recorded statements from several quarters including teachers over an allegation that a primary school in the state had barred the recital of prayers at a Pupils Excellence Day event, held recently. State police chief Datuk
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