KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 – The RM100 million defamation suit filed by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd and four others on the issue of the terrorist intrusion in Lahad Datu, Sabah may be settled via mediation. The Counsel of Anwar, Shahid Adli Kamarudin said this to reporters after
SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 – An Indonesian construction worker was buried alive while digging a pit nearby Jalan Parang 19/8 in Section 19 at around 10am on Monday. A Selangor Fire and Rescue spokesman said the victim known only as Jalmi, in his 20s, was found buried under three metres of
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 – The Federal government is optimistic that the takeover of Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad (PNHB) assets by Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) will conclude as scheduled on Oct 15. Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry (KeTTHA) Secretary-General Datuk Loo Took Gee said the process was moving
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 – Ther director- general of the Welfare Services Department (JKM) has ordered JKM state directors to advise nursery and care centre operators to take appropriate measures to prevent children’s exposure to the haze. The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, in a statement today, said the measures included shutting
KUANTAN, Oct 6 – The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been urged by State Women and Family Development, Communications and Multimedia Committee chairman Datuk Shahaniza Shamsuddin to find the best initiative for them to enter areas affected by floods to monitor communication line coverage. State Women and Family Development,
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 – The Meteorological Department director-general, Datuk Che Gayah Ismail has denied using strong chemicals for cloud seeding, leading to rain which can have a negative effect on human skin. He denounced that the message being spread via WhatsApp as false on Monday. She said that they never use strong chemicals,
SEPANG, Oct 6 – Malaysia has proposed for a tripartite meeting between the transport ministers of Malaysia, China and Australia soon to work out the details and direction of the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said the three countries
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 – The High Court rejected a preliminary objection submitted by PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and four others to strike out a suit over the tabling of the hudud laws in Parliament here on Monday. High Court judge Datuk Asmabi Mohamad made the decision in chambers
LANGKAWI, Oct 5 – Flight operations at Langkawi International Airport was ceased for more than three hours due to poor visibility on Monday leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at the terminal. Malaysia Airports Berhad in a twitter announced that the runway closure effective 8.20am after visibility was recorded at not more
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 5 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has decided to postpone all lectures on Monday due to the worsening haze condition. USM Registrar Siti Zubaidah A. Hamid said USM decided to suspend all teaching and learning activities as well as all outdoor activities scheduled on Oct 5 due to the
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 – The areas around Langkawi and Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) in the country at 153 amd 137 respectively at 5 pm on Monday. According to the Department of Environment website, the two areas were among 18 other locations with unhealthy
MILAN, Oct 5 – Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told Malaysian journalists before departing home after a three-day working visit to Milan since Friday that Indonesian government needs to take action against parties causing the haze problem which has not only affected the air quality of Malaysia but its economy as
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 5 – All fishermen are advised to avoid fishing along routes frequently used by cargo and container ships during the haze. Kuala Terengganu Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Logistics (District 9) director, Lt Com Mohamad Zainal told Bernama here on Sunday that fishermen need to be alert and choose a
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 – Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said in his statement on Sunday that the schools closed due to the haze need not have their classes replaced. He said the measure was being to be taken so as not to burden the school management. “Nevertheless, I request all
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 – The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department is prepared to assist Indonesia in putting out forest fires in that country which has been the main cause for the cross-border haze in the country currently. Its Director-General, Datuk Wan Mohd Noor Ibrahim said the department was willing to offer
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 – Grandparents’ Day is being celebrated for the first time in Malaysia which held on Sunday is to appreciate the elderly in the country. This event that was first introduced in Poland in 1964 has become an annual celebration around the world. For grandmother and housewife Maimunah Abdullah,
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 5 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Omar Osman said they are opened an operations room some weeks ago to monitor the haze affecting Penang. He said in the statement on Sunday that in view of the deteriorating situation, he have advised students and the USM
MILAN, Oct 5 – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak launched a ‘Malaysia Day’ celebration at the Expo Milano here on Saturday. The celebration, organised by the expo organiser for the countries participating in the world’s largest exposition held once in five years, was attended by the Italian Minister
NEW YORK, Oct 4 – United States Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian/Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel told reporters on Saturday that he is expected to discuss a wide range of regional and bilateral issues during his visit to Kuala Lumpur on next week. Russel told Bernama here Friday that at
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 4 – The worsening air quality today at Penang has been caused several flights from the Penang International Airport (PIA) in Bayan Lepas to be cancelled and delayed. PIA senior manager Ariff Jaafar on Sunday said that there were three flights to Subang been cancelled while five other flights
