WASHINGTON, Feb 18 – Donald Trump ratcheted up his attacks on the media Friday, describing the press as “the enemy of the American people!” in a tweet. Shortly after landing at his holiday home in Mar-a-Lago, Florida – where he is spending a third consecutive weekend – the president lashed out in
A lot has been made about what sort of wireless charging system the iPhone 8 will feature, but according to JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur, Apple has been working with Broadcom on a new customized solution. As noted by CNBC, Sur says that Apple has been working on the solution with Broadcom for some two years.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 – The ringgit is expected to trade lower against the US dollar next week, moving between 4.44-4.45, a dealer said. He said the local currency would be influenced by external economic conditions, including any decision and announcement made by US President Donald Trump. “Sentiment will also be influenced
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 – The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has declared a 5.7% dividend for 2016, with the total payout amounting to RM37.08 billion, a commendable achievement in view of the much tougher market environment. Chairman Tan Sri Samsudin Osman said the EPF is pleased it has been able to consistently
BANGKOK, Feb 18 – Police in Thailand seized more than seven million methamphetamine tablets on Saturday following a dramatic car chase, highlighting how drugs continue to pour into the country from the notorious Golden Triangle region. Investigators said three speeding pick-up trucks failed to stop at a checkpoint in norther Lampang province,
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb18 – Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade firmer next week, boosted by an increase in investor confidence following the better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) data for the country released on Thursday. Affin Hwang Investment Bank Vice President/Head of Retail Research Datuk Dr Nazri Khan Adam Khan said the benchmark
LUNDU, Feb 18 – Barisan Nasional has won the Tanjong Datu by-election with an even bigger majority than in the last Sarawak state election. BN candidate Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu defeated Parti Reformasi Negeri Sarawak’s (STAR) Johnny Aput and Rapelson Richard Hamit from Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) Baru, by a majority
SEPANG, Feb 18 – The North Korean man who was arrested to assist in the investigation into the killing of Kim Jong-nam, on Monday, was remanded for seven days beginning today. Selangor police chief Datuk Seri Abdul Samah Mat confirmed this when contacted and informed that the remand order was issued by
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 – It is believed that there are elements of corruption and abuse of power in the tender exercise for the supply of equipment for gymnastics events for the 2017 SEA Games. According to a reliable source, an internal investigation found that the elements of corruption and abuse of
NORTH KOREA, Feb 18 – Malaysian police have arrested a fourth suspect believed to be linked to the death of Kim Jong-nam, half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. According to a statement by Malaysian police on Saturday, the suspect was arrested a day earlier in Selangor state and was identified as 47-year-old Ri
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – The police feel it is still too early to conclude that foreign special agents had killed Kim Jong-nam, the elder half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, in Malaysia on Monday. Bukit Aman Special Branch director Datuk Seri Mohamad Fuzi Harun said the investigation was going on
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – The government has so far approved 5,153,238 applications for the 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) this year, acoording to Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. The Prime Minister said the decision on another 3,123,950 applications would be announced next month. He said the first BR1M payment would be made
WASHINGTON, Feb 17 – President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that neither he nor his campaign team had contacts with Russian officials in the run-up to last year’s US election, contradicting an explosive report which he blasted as “fake news”. Trump also defended Michael Flynn, the national security advisor whose resignation he demanded
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – The police have arrested a Malaysian man to assist them in the investigation into the killing of Kim Jong-Nam, elder half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, on Monday. Selangor Police chief Datuk Abdul Samah Mat said the 26-year-old man is believed to be the boyfriend of
SEHWAN, Feb 17 – At least 70 people were killed and hundreds wounded Thursday when a bomb ripped through a revered Sufi shrine in southern Pakistan, officials said, after a series of attacks which have shaken optimism over recent improvements in security. The Islamic State group (IS) claimed the attack, the deadliest
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – Come March 10, city folks will, for the first time, be treated to a colourful skyline over the cosy neighbourhood of Desa ParkCity. Thanks to a fiesta themed ‘Balloon in the Park’, the sky will see a myriad of brilliantly-coloured hot-air ballons of various sizes and shapes
SOUTH KOREAN, Feb 17 – Samsung Group de facto leader Lee Jae-yong was arrested early on Friday over his alleged involvement in a corruption scandal centered around impeached President Park Geun-hye. The judge’s decision was announced at about 5:30 a.m. (20:30 GMT) on Friday, more than 10 hours after Lee had
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 – The row between national badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei and Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) technical director Morten Frost Hansen does not appear to be easing off. Chong Wei said he felt relieved after voicing out his frustration against Frost which had been simmering over the
SHAH ALAM, Feb 16 – Two foreign women suspects had remanded at Sepang magistrates’ court here this afternoon. Two suspect had remanded for 7 days beginning today to allegedly responsible for the death of a North Korean who is believed to be Kim Jong-Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. Two suspect
TELUK INTAN, Feb 16 – Livestock farm owners must comply with the Veterinary Department’s directive in dealing with Brusella Abortus which causes the infected cattle to suffer miscarriage, sterility and can lead to death. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry, Datuk Tajuddin Abdul Rahman warned errant livestock farm owners of legal
