KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 – All quarters should respect the decision by two national sports stars, Datuk Lee Chong Wei and Datuk Nicol David should they decide to retire in the near future. Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said what is more important is that there must be new
NEW YORK, Jan 12 – In his first news conference since the Nov. 8 election, President-elect Donald Trump set social media ablaze on Wednesday with remarks including harsh criticism of the press and a defense of his goal to improve ties with Russia. The session, held in the lobby of his Trump
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 – Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua), today denied that it was carrying out a campaign to give away 15 new Perodua Myvi cars, as posted on the “Perodua Malaysia Company” Facebook account. In a statement today, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Zahari Husin said Perodua
BEIJING, Jan 12 – Malaysia deported 744 Chinese nationals over the past few years for their involvement in online fraud and gambling to the tune of about 20 billion RMB (about RM13 billion), said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said China expressed its appreciation and praised
KUCHING, Jan 12 – Sarawak has never before seen a leader who made such a great impact on the state and its people like Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem who died yesterday just two weeks shy of his 73rd birthday. He had succumbed to a heart ailment that left him
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 – Sen. Ben Cardin used one of the oldest saws in politics to lay out an imperative for the coming Trump era. “It cannot be business as usual,” Cardin said. He was talking primarily about Russia, but his statement stands on its own. Under the 45th president, it cannot
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 12 – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has allocated RM10.85 million to efforts to improve the water quality of Batu Ferringhi River. Its minister, Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the ministry had set up a special team with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID),
KUCHING, Jan 12 – Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem, who died yesterday, was given a state funeral at the Samariang Muslim Cemetery here today. The casket bearing Adenan’s remains, which was wrapped with the state flag and carried by officers and men of the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 – Pesident-elect Donald Trump finally held a news conference, but as is typical, he often made claims that have been repeatedly debunked or discredited. Here’s a guide to 15 of his more notable statements, in the order in which he made them. – “It’s very familiar territory, news conferences,
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 – In his first press conference since July 2016, President-elect Donald Trump scolded reporters for asking about his tax returns, saying members of the media are the only ones who care about the records. Trump said on Jan. 11, 2017, that he had no financial ties or business deals with
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 11 – More than 400 fans presents at Penang International Airport to welcome back FIFA Puskas Award winner Mohd Faiz Subri this evening. He was greeted by his fans as well as members of the Penang state government who are just too happy to share his joy and proud international
KUCHING, Jan 11 – Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem, who rose to popularity among Sarawakians over his efforts to reclaim state rights, died at the age 72 on Wednesday after just about three years in office. He died at the Sarawak General Hospital’s Heart Centre in Kota Samarahan this afternoon
The following is the complete text of President Obama’s address as prepared for delivery, provided by the White House. It’s good to be home. My fellow Americans, Michelle and I have been so touched by all the well-wishes we’ve received over the past few weeks. But tonight it’s my turn
GENEVA, Jan 11 – Smoking costs the global economy more than US$1 trillion (RM44.7 trillion) a year, and will kill one third more people by 2030 than it does now, according to a study by the World Health Organization and the US National Cancer Institute published on Tuesday. That cost far
LABUAN, Jan 11 – The Special Corruption Sessions Court here has issued a warrant of arrest against a 62-year-old entertainment outlet supervisor who failed to turn up to answer a bribery charge today. Kenny Chong was nabbed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in 2014 after allegedly being caught in the act
Just in time for the Golden Globes Awards on Sunday, Apple released a brand new ad showing off what you can do with the Portrait mode that works with the iPhone 7 Plus and its two cameras. As a bonus, the ad was shot in Greece and now I want to go
THE HAGUE, Jan 8 – Dutch police have taken from a journalist items, including possible human remains, which he found at the crash site of flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine, prosecutors said Sunday. Freelancer Michel Spekkers was met by police as he returned to Schiphol airport late Saturday after visiting the region
PETALING JAYA, Jan 8 – As a result of increasing regulations in Malaysia, 2017 will see risk professionals in high demand. This is just one of the top 10 talent trends for 2017, according to recruiting experts Hays in Malaysia. Candidates who are able to reduce financial institutions’ exposure to risk will
WARSAW, Jan 8 – A cold wave across Europe has left at least 23 dead in the past two days, including several migrants and homeless people, authorities said Saturday, with the frigid temperatures expected to continue through the weekend. Russia meanwhile celebrated the coldest Orthodox Christmas in 120 years, and even Istanbul
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 – The notion that 2016 Puskas Award finalist Mohd Faiz Subris’ goal, which was deemed as ‘defying the laws of physics’, has been contradicted by National Sports Institute (ISN) chief executive officer Dr Mohd Khairi Zawi. The goal marked history in Asian football, making the diminutive midfielder the
