Malaysia’s prisons department rubbishes claims of VIP treatment for Najib
Social media was abuzz with comments wondering about the treatment Najib would receive in the prison. The said Facebook post alleged that VIP inmates have access to TV, Internet, air-conditioner and “high-quality mattress”, as well as meal allowances that are higher than other prisoners. The allegations were reposted on differentContinue Reading
Students under financial assistance scheme to get higher subsidies from next year
About 44,000 needy students will benefit from the enhanced financial support amid rising costs, said the Ministry of Education.Continue Reading
Govt spokesman: Prawit caretaker PM now Prayut suspended
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is now caretaker prime minister while Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha remains in cabinet in his role as defence minister, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Tropical storm Ma-on barrels towards Hong Kong, Guangdong province
BEIJING: Several cities in southern China raised their cyclone warning signals on Wednesday (Aug 24), bracing for Tropical Storm Ma-on, which is expected to make landfall along the coast of Guangdong province on Thursday. At 12.40pm, the Hong Kong Observatory issued a strong wind advisory, with speeds up to 62kmhContinue Reading
Greater urgency from Asean needed to deal with Myanmar issue, says Saifuddin
KUANTAN: Asean needs to have a greater sense of urgency in dealing with issues related to Myanmar and not just rely on one meeting after another as the situation has been prolonged and is deteriorating. Read full storyContinue Reading
Gojek, Premier Taxis encourage passengers and drivers to wear masks although no longer mandatory
Masks will be optional on private transport such as taxis, school buses and private bus services from Aug 29, says the Ministry of Health.Continue Reading
Taxi, private-hire drivers and passengers encouraged to wear masks although no longer mandatory: LTA
Masks will be optional on private transport such as taxis, school buses and private bus services from Aug 29, says the Ministry of Health.Continue Reading
Japan should consider building new nuclear plants: Kishida
Most of the country’s nuclear plants were suspended after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.Continue Reading
China’s unemployment insurance payouts hit record high in June
BEIJING: China’s unemployment insurance payouts hit a record high in June, adding to signs of a struggling labour market as the economy has been badly hit by COVID-19 outbreaks and a property crisis. Payments by China’s unemployment insurance fund rose 256.6 per cent in June from a year earlier toContinue Reading
Sabah retiree loses over RM350,000 to scammers
KOTA KINABALU: A retiree in the Papar district here lost over RM350,000 to scammers recently. Read full storyContinue Reading