LONDON, Aug 13 – After weeks of feuding, two key figures in Britain’s cabinet came together Sunday to say any post-Brexit transition would not be a “back door” to continued European Union membership. Finance minister Philip Hammond, who favours a softer, pro-business Brexit, and International Trade Secretary Liam Fox, a hardline supporter
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Aug 13 – A picturesque Virginia city was flooded Saturday with white nationalist demonstrators as well as counter-protesters, prompting the state’s governor to declare a state of emergency as law enforcement tried to quell violent skirmishes. Hundreds were in Charlottesville either to demonstrate in or rail against a “Unite the
WASHINGTON, Aug 13 – US President Donald Trump and his French counterpart pledged Saturday to work to denuclearise North Korea, but Trump again invoked the grim possibility of “military measures” if other steps should fail. Trump’s latest warning came amid a flurry of international calls – from China, the North’s key ally,
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 – The population of wild elephants in Peninsular Malaysia is estimated to be between 1,220 to 1,450, said Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He said the animal distribution in the peninsula is concentrated in Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah, Perak, Johor and Negeri
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 12 – The Penang DAP-led government has denied manipulating figures on low-cost housing units as it was obtained from state local councils. State housing, town and country planning committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the figures were obtained from the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Prai Municipal
JITRA, Aug 12 – The son of Kedah State executive council member Datuk Aminuddin Omar was among two people killed when the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed into a tree at KM12.7, Kampung Bendang Perang near here today. Kedah Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer Supt Mohamed
SHAH ALAM, Aug 12 – The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V said Reserve Officers Training Unit (ROTU) officers must have the courage to uphold the truth in uplifting the dignity of the armed forces. He said as military officers, they should also always be positive, while striving to improve themselves and
MALACCA, Aug 12 – The number of flood victims in Malacca dropped to 311 as of 12.30pm compared to 512 this morning. Malacca Civil Defence Force director Lt Col (PA) Effendy Ali said all the victims from the 80 families were still housed in seven flood relief centres in Malacca Tengah, Jasin
JELI, Aug 12 – The federal government under the Barisan Nasional (BN) has never abused opposition-ruled states, especially Kelantan, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. He said as prime minister and head of government, he could not harbour vengeance although the BN failed to rule in the states in question.
BATU PAHAT, Aug 12 – Umno is committed to have more women being fielded in the coming 14th general election (GE14) to achieve the 30 per cent of women as policy-makers. Umno vice president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the time had come for more women to become Members of
JOHOR BARU, Aug 12 – Deputy Prime MInister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Umno vice president assuming the duties of party deputy president, has called on Umno members to close ranks to defend “Rumah Umno” (party’s home) from being invaded by those who only wish to destroy it,
KUCHING, Aug 12 – Four men have been arrested by police after a pregnant 19-year-old girl claimed she was raped by her own grandfather, father and two uncles since she was 13. The teenager said she had to endure six years of sexual abuse by them since she was 13-years-old. The family is
SHAH ALAM, Aug 12 – The urban wellbeing, housing and local government ministry (KPKT) is planning to introduce homes under the People’s Housing Project (PPR) to cater to the needs of the middle income group (M40). Minister, Tan Sri Noh Omar said at the moment, the PPR had only been targeted for the
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 – The health ministry (MOH) will work with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to investigate the ongoing practice of private health insurance companies imposing administrative charges on private hospitals. Minister, Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the practice was unethical and could cause medical costs in the country to soar. “For
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 – Malaysia’s target of 111 gold medals at the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games 2017 (KL2017) is based on a number of factors such as the current level of performance of athletes in the sports Malaysia will be participating in, says Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. The figure
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 – The highlight of the Perseids meteor shower will be visible in the sky about 1am this Sunday. The National Space Agency (Angkasa) in a statement today said Malaysians would be able to see between 60 and 100 meteors an hour or up to 150 meteors per hour for
ISTANBUL, Aug 10 – Turkish authorities on Thursday issued arrest warrants for 35 employees of media groups on suspicion of links to the alleged mastermind of the failed 2016 coup Fethullah Gulen, the state-run news agency said. Nine people have been detained so far, Anadolu news agency said, adding that the suspects
NEW DELHI, Aug 10 – A former player with India’s rugby team has been arrested over the murders of a police officer and two other people, police said Thursday. Parmeet Dabas, 28, was arrested in New Delhi last week after police tracked him down to a flat he had reportedly rented using
MANILA, Aug 10 – Bloggers and other social media “influencers” who have more than 5,000 followers will be eligible for official press passes to cover Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, his aides said Thursday. The announcement caused a stir with some journalists in traditional media, amid a debate in which pro-Duterte bloggers have
COLOMBO, Aug 10 – Sri Lanka’s foreign minister resigned Thursday after being linked to a controversial financial trader under investigation for allegedly causing millions of dollars of losses to the island’s coffers. Ravi Karunanayake, 54, stepped down from cabinet amid questioning over his connection to an insider trading scandal at Sri Lanka’s
