Mahathir’s Gerakan Tanah Air unveils Malaysia GE15 candidates; celebrities and activist among line-up

KUALA LUMPUR: The Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) coalition, led by former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has unveiled its candidates for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). Among the 121 candidates included local celebrities Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri and Eizlan Yusof, as well as road safety activist Lando Zawawi. Mr AhmadContinue Reading

Prosecutors blame renovation firm for India bridge collapse

The 230m-long structure, a major tourist attraction in the area, was only reopened last Wednesday after nearly seven months of renovations that are said to have cost 20 million rupees (US$240,000). Authorities in the western state of Gujarat say the proper safety certificates were not obtained before visitors were allowedContinue Reading

China vows commitment to growth as pressure on economy mounts

OPEN-DOOR POLICY Yi Gang, governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), said China will continue to deregulate its markets. “Reform and open-door policy will continue,” Yi said. Apparently seeking to ease worries over the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and a property market crisis, Yi said “the Chinese economy hasContinue Reading