20 years after the 2002 Bali bombings, the threat posed by terror network Jemaah Islamiyah has taken a different form, with members infiltrating public institutions and raising funds through charities and humanitarian organisations, even as they trained fighters and amassed weapons.Continue Reading
PETALING JAYA: PAS is disappointed over the “hasty” dissolution of the Parliament, says Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang. Read full storyContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: The former deputy CEO and head of private banking of BSI Bank Limited’s Singapore branch (BSIS) Raj Sriram was on Monday (Oct 10) issued a 10-year prohibition order and a 24-month conditional warning. Mr Sriram contributed to BSIS’ failure to file suspicious transaction reports for transactions related to 1MalaysiaContinue Reading
GEORGE TOWN: The dissolution of Penang’s state assembly will be discussed further with party superiors before a decision is made, says state DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow. Read full storyContinue Reading
SINGAPORE – Malaysia is headed toward a controversial early general election at a time when parts of the nation are expected to face heavy flooding due to monsoon rains. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob confirmed the dissolution of parliament in a televised address on Monday (October 10), paving the way for snap polls to be […]
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BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday (Oct 10) ordered law enforcement agencies to tighten gun ownership rules and crack down on drug use following a mass killing by an ex-policeman at a daycare centre that has left the nation in shock. A total of 36 people including 24Continue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: The system that will be used to recruit Indonesian domestic workers is expected to be fully operational in November, says Indonesian Ambassador Hermono. Read full storyContinue Reading
The country has had three prime ministers in the last two years, at a time when the economy has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Announcing the dissolution of parliament, Ismail said political instability has had a negative impact on the economy and expressed a need to return the mandateContinue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Sarawak until 9pm on Monday (Oct 10). Read full storyContinue Reading
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also said the Government will look into retirement adequacy for seniors and make it a key priority to reduce income inequality. Continue Reading