KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will ensure that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia’s decree will be fully implemented with responsibility and integrity, said Tan Sri Azam Baki. The MACC chief commissioner said the commission would treat corruption as the country’s main enemy, following the King’s decree. “The public … Read more
FRANKFURT, March 15 — Germany’s Bundesbank confronted its predecessor’s Nazi past in new research published today and vowed it would never allow antisemitism or discrimination. The bank has put out an abridged version of an upcoming series of volumes, at a time when the far right is on the rise in Germany, triggering nationwide protests … Read more
BELURAN, March 9 — Sabah Umno will remain consistent in living up to its slogan ‘Bersatu, Bersetia, Berkhidmat’ and continue serving the people in the state, said Sabah Umno Liaison Committee chairman, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. He said that Sabah Umno must rise to defend the people until they can improve their lives. “Umno … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Fearing that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups may be left behind giant firms in adopting new technologies like 5G, Putrajaya has today vowed to close this digital divide. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said a new business model might be needed for these businesses to keep up with the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — As every year, thousands of devotees and visitors thronged Batu Caves a few days ahead of the Thaipusam festival. While some had come to enjoy and soak in the atmosphere, many had come to offer prayers and fulfil their vows to avoid the crowd today. Bala Murugan, 39, who was … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — Pop singer Britney Spears said on Instagram that she will ‘never return to the music industry’. In a recent post, the 42-year-old slammed the press for spreading false rumours that singer songwriters Charli XCX and Julia Michaels were working on her new album. “Just so we’re clear most of the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has today reiterated that all of the party’s federal and state lawmakers will continue to back Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the matter was reinforced during an Umno Supreme Council meeting earlier tonight at Menara Dato Onn here, ahead of the … Read more
THE Education Ministry welcomed RM58.7 billion in allocations in the 2024 Budget, signalling a substantial boost for educational initiatives. The ministry said the allocation, which is RM3.5 billion more than this year’s RM55.2 billion, constituting the most significant share of the budget underscored the Madani government’s commitment to prioritising the field of education. “We aim … Read more
GEORGE TOWN: With hours away before polling, Perikatan Nasional (PN)’s candidate for the Jelutong parliamentary seat, Datuk Baljit Singh, has pledged to return his entire monthly allowance, if elected as the member of parliament, back to the people. Speaking to the New Straits Times, Baljit said he understood the hardship faced by the people in … Read more
YouTube on Thursday said it will start removing videos containing false or unsafe claims about abortion. ― Shutterstock pic Saturday, 23 Jul 2022 7:56 AM MYT SAN FRANCISCO, July 23 ― YouTube on Thursday said it will start removing videos containing false or unsafe claims about abortion in a crackdown on misinformation about the medical … Read more
