Najib gets heat rashes, cold showers in Kajang Prison, says report
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak is being treated “just like any other prisoner” while serving his 12-year sentence at the Kajang Prison, says a report. Read full storyContinue Reading
Taiwan representative will attend Abe state funeral: Foreign ministry
TAIPEI: A representative from Taiwan will attend the state funeral of slain former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe this month, but the government is still discussing whom to send, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said on Thursday. Abe, the longest-serving leader in modern Japan, was fatally shot at close range duringContinue Reading
Malaysia-China trade recorded 34.5% increase in 2021, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: China is Malaysia’s largest trading partner for the 13th year in a row with US$178.6bil in trade recorded in 2021, an increase of 34.5% compared with the previous year, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full storyContinue Reading
Former PM Najib not given house during incarceration, says Malaysia prisons department
NAJIB IN ISOLATION CELL FOR HIS SAFETY: REPORT Meanwhile, Utusan Malaysia reported on Thursday that Najib was placed in an isolation cell in Kajang Prison for his own safety as former prime minister. The Malay daily quoted a prison source as saying that the isolation cells are equipped with theContinue Reading
Honda to slash output by up to 40% at Japan plants due to supply snag
TOKYO: Honda Motor Co said on Thursday it would reduce production by up to 40% at two Japanese plants for the rest of the month due to ongoing supply chain and logistical problems. Read full storyContinue Reading
Marshall Islands: Chinese pair plotted ‘mini-state’ in Pacific nation
US prosecutors say the couple bribed Marshall Island MPs to try to create a “semi-autonomous region”.Continue Reading
Singapore’s law and home affairs ministries refute human rights groups’ statements on executions
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (Sep 8) refuted statements issued by two global human rights groups regarding executions carried out in Singapore, saying they contained “inaccuracies and misconceptions”. The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the International Commission of JuristsContinue Reading
Blackpink’s new song 'Pink Venom' deemed unfit for broadcast by South Korean broadcaster
KBS deemed a line in the song to have breached government broadcasting regulations. Read full storyContinue Reading
Australia sets new climate target in landmark bill
The new target brings one of the world’s biggest emitters more in line with allies.Continue Reading
Pos Malaysia launches country’s first NFT stamp
KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia Bhd has issued its first non-fungible token (NFT) stamps for collectors, in conjunction with the month-long National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Read full storyContinue Reading