LUNDU, April 16 – A total of RM640 million have been allocated for Sarawak under the 11th Malaysia Plan for flood mitigation projects to be carried out in stages, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He said these included the mitigation project at the Sungai Batang
KUMAMOTO, Apr 16 – A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture early Saturday, killing at least 11 more people, injuring many more and bringing down buildings, media reported, just over a day after a quake killed nine others in the same region. Authorities warned of damage over a wide area, as reports came
AMSTERDAM, Apr 15 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has provided a secure element based applet for smart wearables launched by China UnionPay Co. (CUP), one of the world’s major payment associations with total transactions reaching USD 1.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2015.
TOKYO, Apr 15 – Fujitsu today presents the latest evolution of the Fujitsu Technology and Service Vision. It proposes a different approach to help organizations incorporate digital technology into the heart of their business, strengthen competitiveness and grow the top line as well as the profit. It also outlines practical
GEORGE TOWN, April 15 – DAP secretary- general Lim Guan Eng has urged the Sarawak state government to allow the party’s members of parliament, assemblymen and leaders to enter the state. Lim said he had written a letter on the matter to Sarawak chief minister, Tan Sri Adenan Satem on Tuesday
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today received a courtesy call from well-known Islamic preacher from India, Dr Zakir Naik. The 30-minute meeting took place at the deputy prime minister’s office at the Perdana Putra Building here. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister,
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – 1Malaysia Development Berhad president and group executive director Arul Kanda Kandasamy has accepted the debate challenge by DAP lawmaker Tony Pua. “I hereby accept the debate challege. Bring it on!” he said in a statement today. Yesterday, Pua challenged Arul Kanda to settle their feud over
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – The former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should be held responsible for the damage he had inflicted on Malaysia’s reputation, said the Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Datuk Seri Tengku Sariffuddin Tengku Ahmad. He in a statement here today said the Western media who allowed themselves to
GEORGE TOWN, Apr 15 – Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) CEO Datuk Jaseni Maidinsa pointed out that the water level of Beris and Muda dams is not enough to supply both consumers and for agriculture purposes. As such, he urged federal authorities in charge of agriculture activities to put a temporary stop in
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – The Magistrate’s Court here today allowed the application by two activists charged under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 to refer their case to the High Court. Adam Adli Abd Halim, 26, and Mohd Fariz Abd Talib, 45, are challenging the constitutionality of the charge against them
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – Thunderstorms over the waters off Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and west of Johore are expected to continue till late morning, today. According to the Meteorological Department, the condition may cause strong winds of up to 50 kmph and rough seas with waves up to 3.5 metres
ISTANBUL, April 15 – Saudi’s Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir today admitted that the donation to Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak indeed came from Saudi Arabia. He said they are aware of the donation and it is a genuine donation with nothing expected in return. He said they are also fully
KEMAMAN, April 15 – Nearly 40,000 people attended Dr Zakir Naik’s final lecture in Terengganu which was held at Padang Astaka here tonight. It was the fourth lecture by the Islamic preacher in Terengganu since arriving in the country on April 9. Despite the drizzle, people began arriving as early as 7.30
NIBONG TEBAL, April 15 – Thousands of fish were found dead in Sungai Changkat, right up to the Pulau Burung water gate here since Tuesday. Changkat Fisherman Association unit chief Abdul Rahman Ibrahim said several freshwater fish species such as ‘lampam’, ‘puyu’ and ‘sepat’ were found dead in the river. Initially, he said
GEORGE TOWN, Apr 15 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng urged Federal Government to conduct cloud seeding on a large scale, especially in the northern region states following the continuing El Nino phenomenon. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng told a press conference on yesterday said Perlis and Kedah which experienced low rainfall were
BUTTERWORTH, April 15 – The Automated Enforcement System (AES) has not been stopped as claimed over the social media, it is being reviewed and fine-tuned to ensure its implementation will run smoothly. Road Transport Department (RTD) director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said the study and proposed improvements on AES would be tabled
KUALA NERUS, April 15 – Top Islamic preacher, Dr Zakir Naik has agreed to accept the offer by the Terengganu government to open up an Islamic research centre or a branch for the South-east Asian region in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abd Rahman said Dr Zakir would send
ALOR SETAR, April 14 – Bukit Aman police will prioritise investigations on the statutory declaration (SD) made by businesswoman Phang Li Koon over the sale of a bungalow to Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Noor Rashid Ibrahim said the police had recorded Phang’s statement
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 – Deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais’ decomposed remains were found with the fingernails and toenails missing, the High Court was told today. Kuala Lumpur Hospital forensic medical consultant expert Dr Nurliza Abdullah, 51, under cross-examination by counsel Datuk Geethan Ram Vincent said the fingernails and
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 – The current hot weather brought on by the El Nino phenomenon since January will not only cause heatstroke, but can also negatively affect the eyes. Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital (THONEH) Medical Advisory Committee chairman Dr Pall Singh said people, especially those who suffered from
