Expect opportunities and threats when preparing for Budget 2023, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must expect opportunities and threats to come next year when preparing for the Budget 2023, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full storyContinue Reading
Dozens in the Philippines injured during crush for school cash handout
MANILA: Dozens of people were injured in the southern Philippines on Saturday (Aug 20) in a crush of students and parents seeking a cash handout ahead of the reopening of schools, authorities said. Crowds began gathering outside distribution sites across the country Friday after the government announced financial aid ofContinue Reading
Bullying not acceptable and has no place in schools: Ministry of Education
SINGAPORE: Bullying is not acceptable and has no place in schools, said the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Saturday (Aug 20), adding that it takes a serious view on any form of bullying, including cyberbullying. In response to CNA’s queries, MOE said that since 2012, the number of such incidentsContinue Reading
Bung wants police to investigate wrong Sabah landmark apps on Google Map
KINABATANGAN: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin wants police to carry out a thorough investigation into recent reports that Sabahan landmarks on Google Maps have been placed under the Philippines’ sovereignty. Read full storyContinue Reading
Covid medication to be available at pharmacies soon
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has drafted an announcement that will allow pharmacies to fill prescriptions for Covid-19 medication, in line with a decision by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration.Continue Reading
Stop all attacks on judiciary, says Ahmad Faizal
PETALING JAYA: Attacks against the Federal Court bench that is hearing former premier Najib Razak’s final SRC International appeal must be stopped immediately, says Youth and Sports Minister Ahmad Faizal Azumu. Read full storyContinue Reading
Policewoman accused of torturing maid surrenders
A police corporal who had claimed to be a senator’s wife and was accused of torturing a female soldier who served as her maid surrendered to police in Ratchaburi on Saturday.Continue Reading
Death toll from fire at Thai nightclub Mountain B reaches 20
BANGKOK: The death toll from a Thai nightclub inferno has risen to 20, health officials said, as victims continue to receive medical treatment. The blaze broke out on Aug 5 at Mountain B Club in Chonburi province – roughly 150km southeast of Bangkok. Authorities found 13 charred bodies inside theContinue Reading
Shoddy flood wall upsets Ang Thong residents
ANG THONG: Officials in Pa Mok district have called for the inspection of a recently constructed flood wall found to have seams stuffed with plywood covered in a thin layer of silicone.Continue Reading
BN risks losing GE15 if not held this year, says Ahmad Zahid
PETALING JAYA: Delaying the general election means giving “ammunition” to the Opposition to attack Barisan Nasional, says coalition chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full storyContinue Reading