COX’S BAZAR, Jan 22 – The repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who fled violence in Myanmar will not begin as planned, Bangladesh said Monday, with authorities admitting “a lot of preparation” was still needed. Bangladesh had been due to start the huge process on Jan 23, after agreeing to
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 – The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has recorded an average of 43 deaths of workers per day last year, involving industrial accidents and non-communicable diseases. Socso chief executive officer Datuk Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said among the non-communicable diseases that had caused the death of the workers
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 22 – The Penang Hospital has sought the next-of-kin of a 73-year-old Chinese man who died of haemorrhagic stroke at the hospital on Jan 11. The deceased has been identified as Chia Su Ha @ Say Ee Loon with identity card number 440704-08-5727. In a statement on Jan 17,
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 22 – More than 1.2 million Hindu devotees throughout the country and international tourists are expected to flock to the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga here during the Thaipusam festival which falls on Jan 31 Temple chairman Datuk R. Subramaniam said preparations are well underway with
ARAU, Jan 22 – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today presented special edition commemorative banknotes in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Signing of the Federation of Malaysia Independence Agreement to Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail at Istana Arau here. The RM600 and RM60 sets of currency notes were
SHAH ALAM, Jan 22 – PAS will contest in more than 130 parliamentary constituencies to enable the party to form its own government should it win the 14th General Election (GE14), party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said today. He said the party would have to win more than 130 seats,
KOTA BELUD, Jan 21 – Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak expressed appreciation to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for its Community Homes project initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. He said the initiative should be commended as the university’s experts and volunteers had
TEMERLOH, Jan 21 – “Allah will decide who becomes prime minister post-GE14,” said PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang. Speaking at a party function here last night, he said: “We are not greedy to become leaders … but want Islam to lead, save the country, save humanity, this is the core
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 – Only 24% of parents check the gadget content of their children aged between three and 17, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim. She said the findings were obtained through a survey carried out among 1,165 parents who attended programmes carried
SHAH ALAM, Jan 30 – One of two women on trial for the Cold War-style murder of the North Korean leader’s estranged half-brother met with an alleged North Korean agent a month before the assassination, a court heard Tuesday. Indonesian Siti Aisyah’s defence lawyer said his client was introduced to a man
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 – National men’s double’s duo Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong are one step closer to winning their first title of the season after booking a slot into the finals of the Perodua Malaysian Masters at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City, here. The Olympic silver medalists took
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 – Property website, iProperty.com Malaysia, aims to attract more than 17,000 visitors to its three-day Home and Property Investment Fair at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, here, which ends tomorrow. iProperty Malaysia and Singapore chief executive officer, Haresh Khoobchandani said he was optimistic of achieving the target
KOTA BARU, Jan 20 – Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) wants to contest in 15 state and two parliamentary constituencies in Kelantan in the 14th general election. Kelantan PKR chairman Abdul Aziz Abdul Kadir said the contest for the 15 state seats was made on the grounds that there were 45 state seats
BENTONG, Jan 20 – The step taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak of transforming the capital city into Greater Kuala Lumpur by implementing various mega projects has been a catalyst for the country’s economic growth. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said this was proven when Malaysia’s economic growth
TUMPAT, Jan 20 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak cares deeply about the Siamese community in the country, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. Mustapa, who is also Kelantan Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, said this was evident when he approved a multi-purpose hall for the community
PETALING JAYA, Jan 19 – National carmaker Proton has today defended its discount offer to Federation of Hokkien Associations of Malaysia member guilds after accusations of racial discrimination. In a statement today, Proton defended its discount policy for corporate sales and fleet sales customers. “It is a common business practice in the
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 – The High Court here today dismissed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s application to strike out a subpoena obtained by Sungai Besar Umno chief Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos compelling him to testify in a defamation suit related to Bersih 3.0. By virtue of the ruling, Dr
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is seeking a 31-year-old man by the name of Kalaichelvan Selvarajee to assist in the investigation into a case. The MACC said in a statement today that his last known address was 118, Block N, Low-Cost Public Housing, Jalan Bemban II, Batu Gajah, Perak.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 – Two individuals with the honorific title of ‘Datuk’ who were detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to facilitate investigations into alleged corruption in the construction of the Penang undersea tunnel project were released on bail today. Magistrate Aida Kharuleen Azli ordered that the 59-year-old senior
PETALING JAYA, Jan 19 – Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur was diverted to Alice Springs after suffering technical issues in the air yesterday. Flight MH122, an A330-300, left Sydney Airport at 1.06pm local time and was meant to arrive at its destination at 6.30pm. When the flight landed
