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KJ: Government lost ICERD due to political arrogance
SUBANG: Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar said that the government had failed to implement International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) simply due to the political arrogance that Pakatan Harapan had post GE-14. “It was a new
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Love sees no colour
When I turned 60 a few days ago, the gifts I received from my eldest son, Tunku Mahkota Johor, were photographs of his three children, complete with their little palm prints and footprints. These were wonderful reminders that I am
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Exco rape case: Perak police resubmit investigation papers
IPOH: Perak police have resubmitted the investigation papers concerning a state executive council (Exco) member linked with the alleged rape of a housemaid to the Attorney-General’s Chambers for further action. Perak police chief Datuk Razarudin Hussain said the investigation papers
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Pahang MB: No official application on location from Lynas
KUANTAN: The rare earth processing company Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Lynas) has yet to submit a formal application on the specific location of the Permanent Disposal Facility (PDF) for its Water Leached Purification (WLP) residue in the state. Pahang menteri
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Malaysians in Brunei elated by Agong’s friendly, approachable attitude
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: It was an opportunity not to be missed by Malaysians residing in Brunei when they were given the chance to meet with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who is here on a
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15 highways to be purchased via issuance of debt papers
KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to purchase 15 highways for a total of RM43 billion through the issuance of debt papers to concessionaires. English daily New Straits Times reported today that the government’s plan is to acquire PLUS Malaysia Sdn
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Rosmah to Lebanese jeweller: Place RM500,000 in security costs first
KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor sought RM500,000 in security costs from Lebanese jeweller Global Royalty Trading SAL over their suit against her regarding 44 pieces of jewellery worth more than US$14.78 million (RM60 million) that was sent to her
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Najib’s 1MDB trial postponed to next Monday
KUALA LUMPUR: The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial involving 25 charges against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been postponed to next week. The postponement was announced by Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah. In addition to that he also
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Ringgit opens slightly higher
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on mild buying support for the domestic unit amid stronger second-quarter economic growth announced last Friday. At 9.06 am, the ringgit stood at 4.1750/1780 against the greenback from 4.1760/1810
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Couple, baby killed in Slim River house fire
IPOH: A married couple and their baby boy were killed after they were found in a razed house in Kampung Alah Batu, Jalan Kuala Slim in Slim River early this morning. A Perak Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said they
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