HONG KONG, Jul 21 – Student leader Joshua Wong was found guilty Thursday of participating in a protest that led to the city’s mass pro-democracy rallies, in a case he has slammed as political persecution. The verdict comes as tensions remain high in the semi-autonomous city with fears growing that Beijing is
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 21 – Construction work and logging at the Ampang Forest Reserve for the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) linking Bandar Sungai Long and Ukay Perdana can now proceed. This followed a decision by three environmental organisations in withdrawing their application for a suspension order on the expressway project. Selangor
COLOMBO, Jul 21 – Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pix) arrived here early Thursday for a two-day working visit to Sri Lanka. The special flight carrying Ahmad Zahid and his wife, Datin Seri Hamidah Khamis, touched down at the Bandaranaike International Airport at 12.05am (2.35am Malaysian time). The Deputy
ANKARA, Jul 21 – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday declared a three-month state of emergency, vowing to hunt down the “terrorist” group behind last week’s bloody coup attempt. He has accused followers of his arch-enemy, US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, of being behind the coup, which has led to a wave
SEREMBAN, Jul 21 – The Negri Sembilan Road Transport Department (RTD) are expected to charge 57 road users at the Seremban Magistrates Court next month for using the emergency lane on the highway throughout Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2016. State Road Transport Department chief (Enforcement) Rosilan Md Sari said all offenders were
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 21 – First-time home-owners continued to have access to financing, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). In a statement today, the central bank said outstanding housing loans continued to expand at double-digit levels, recording a growth of 10.6% as at end-May 2016. It said about 75% of the borrowers (approximately
CLEVELAND, Jul 21 – Newly minted Republican nominee Donald Trump landed by helicopter in Cleveland on Wednesday to greet ecstatic supporters as he focused on the need to unite a Republican party and heal crippling divisions. The 70-year-old New York billionaire, who thanked the Republican National Convention by video link for his
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 21 – Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak Thursday issued a statement in response to the United States Department of Justice action with regard to 1Malaysia Development Berhad. Following is the full statement: “United States Department of Justice Civil Complaints: Statement by Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 21 – Prime Minister’s press secretary Datuk Seri Tengku Sariffuddin Thursday issued a statement in response to the United States Department of Justice lawsuits with regard to 1Malaysia Development Berhad. Following is the full statement: “United States Department of Justice Civil Lawsuits: Statement by Prime Minister’s Press Secretary 21 July 2016 Malaysian
UNITED STATES, Jul 21 – U.S. prosecutors sued on Wednesday to seize more than $1 billion in assets they said were tied to money stolen from the Malaysian state development fund, which was overseen by the prime minister, and used to finance “The Wolf of Wall Street” film and to buy
SEREMBAN, Jul 21 – Negri Sembilan Health Department has issued 36 notices against individuals identified to have violated the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 in an operation here, last Monday. State Health Director Dr Abdul Rahim Abdullah said the notices were issued under Section 32B of the regulations. He said the
PETALING JAYA, Jul 21 – Maxis Bhd’s earnings improved by 10.65% to RM448 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 (Q2’FY16) from RM441 million a year ago. It said yesterday normalised earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (ebitda) in the quarter stood at RM1.0 billion with normalised ebitda margin
HONG KONG, July 21 – Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd (“Hua Hong Semiconductor” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; 1347.HK), a global leading pure-play 200mm foundry, today announced that it will leverage its expertise in IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) technology to tap potentials in the new energy vehicle
HONG KONG, Jul 21 – Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd (“Hua Hong Semiconductor” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; 1347.HK), a global leading pure-play 200mm foundry, today announced that it will leverage its expertise in IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) technology to tap potentials in the new energy vehicle
GEORGE TOWN, Jul 20 – Penang PKR remains undecided whether to support a proposal to hold a snap election in Penang, said Deputy Chief Minister I and PKR Political Bureau member Datuk Rashid Hasnon. He said the state PKR shared the Central PKR view that more time was needed to look into
GEORGE TOWN, Jul 20 – Yang-di Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas officially launch Rapid Penang double-decker buses at Esplanade here this morning. He is accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Abdul Rashid Hasnon. Penang is expected to see a new fleet of 33 Rapid Penang double-decker buses. The buses to hit the streets
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 20 – Transport ministers from Australia, China and Malaysia will meet Friday to discuss the future of the frustrating deep-sea search for missing flight MH370, officials said Wednesday. The Australian-led search is scouring the seafloor within a designated 120,000km² belt of remote Indian Ocean where authorities believe the Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Jul 20 – The use of Information Technology and Communication (ICT) gadgets in early childhood education needs to be enhanced in keeping abreast with development and future needs. Deputy Minister of Education, Datuk P. Kamalanathan said through exposure, mastery and increased usage of ICT in teaching would facilitate child development through
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 20 – The ringgit ended on an easier note against the US dollar at Wednesday’s closing following an overnight slip in global crude oil prices. At 6pm, the local unit was quoted at 4.0240/0300 versus the greenback from 4.0000/0080 on Tuesday. In a note, Hong Leong Bank said it expected
PUTRAJAYA, Jul 20 – Several pieces of debris found in Madagascar believed to be parts from an aircraft were handed over to the Malaysian ICAO Annex 13 Safety Investigation Team for MH370, yesterday. Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) in a statement today said the items handed over by an American, Blaine Gibson
