JOHOR BARU: Political stability brought on by the recent state election was the key to Johor’s achievements in various aspects, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Read full storyContinue Reading
Two CNN reporters left Thailand for Hong Kong on Monday after their visas were withdrawn following their report on the preschool mass shooting raised questions about their ethics and professionalism.Continue Reading
After intense speculation following Najib Razak’s imprisonment in August, the Malaysian parliament has been dissolved, paving the way for the 15th general election (GE15) by year-end. There is simply no other time for an election if you’re UMNO, says James Chin.Continue Reading
JOHOR BAHRU: The owner of a budget hotel was beaten up and splashed with paint by assailants after entering a guest’s room without authorisation in Taman Desa Cemerlang, Ulu Tiram on Monday (Oct 9). Read full storyContinue Reading
PHETCHABUN: A total of 22.5 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine were seized and five suspects arrested in Lom Sak district on Friday, Provincial Police Region 6 commissioner Pol Lt Gen Akradej Pimolsri said on Monday.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) stewardesses who are pregnant can now take on ground jobs up until they give birth, in a departure from the previous practice of having to quit flying for the carrier. An SIA spokesperson on Monday (Oct 10) said that cabin crew who are expecting may choose toContinue Reading
SEOUL – The war in Ukraine took a shock step closer to South Korea today as Samsung’s office building in Kiev was damaged by an apparent Russian missile strike. The damage came amid what media are calling the heaviest missile barrage to hit Ukraine’s capital since Russian forces attempted to seize it in the war’s […]
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PETALING JAYA: A low voter turnout for the impending 15th General Election due to floods in certain areas could work in Umno’s favour, says Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir. Read full storyContinue Reading
The ruler also expressed disappointment with current political developments.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities have taken action against the former deputy chief executive officer (CEO) of BSI Bank Ltd, Singapore Branch (BSIS) for his contribution to the bank’s failure to file suspicious transaction reports (STR) regarding 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)-related transactions. Read full storyContinue Reading