MEXICO CITY, Sept 20 – At least 149 people were killed when a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico on Tuesday, including 21 children crushed beneath an elementary school that was reduced to rubble. The destruction revived horrific memories in Mexico on the anniversary of another massive quake in 1985, the disaster-prone country’s
JOHOR BARU, Sept 20 – Public awareness on the prevention of corruption and power abuse is increasing following the rise in the number of informers providing information to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) lately. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad said the commission found that the information received from time to
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 20 – President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States is ready to “totally destroy” North Korea and vowed to confront Iran’s “murderous regime” over its weapons program. In his first address to leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly, Trump warned North Korea not to pursue
MALACCA, Sept 19 – The misuse of social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WeChat, has been identified as one of the reasons for the occurrence of sexual crimes against children. Social Welfare Department (JKM) Children Division principal assistant director Rafidah Abdul Aziz said teenagers between 13 and 15 years
MANILA, Sept 19 – Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived here Tuesday for the 11th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) and Related Meetings. The Deputy Prime Minister who is heading the Malaysian delegation, arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 8pm (same time as Malaysia), accompanied by his wife,
PORT DICKSON, Sept 19 – As many as 248 simulator machines and 645 computers used for cyber gambling worth RM1.65 million were disposed of by police today. Negri Sembilan police chief Datuk Noor Azam Jamaludin said the items were seized in police operations from 2006 until now. “Today, we are working together
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 – The four-car monorail trains suspended since last May, will resume operations in stages at the end of this year. Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd chief executive officer, Datuk Zohari Sulaiman said the trains had been suspended to enhance safety features. “We are working hard to ensure that this
BANGI, Sept 19 – The Election Commission (EC) is in the midst of finding a suitable solution to enable registered voters in critical fields and those who usually cannot vote due to work demands, to vote. EC chairman Tan Sri Mohd Hashim Abdullah said the EC would meet with the representatives from
NAYPYIDAW, Sept 19 – Aung San Suu Kyi said Tuesday she does not fear global scrutiny over the Rohingya crisis, pledging to hold rights violators to account and to resettle some of the 410,000 Muslims who have fled army operations in her country. In an address timed to pre-empt likely censure
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 19 – The remand period of four individuals, including a chief executive officer of a corporation with the title “Datuk”, detained for an investigation into alleged embezzlement of government fund, involving nearly RM40 million, has been extended. Three of them, including the Datuk, aged 58, will be on remand
PETALING JAYA, Sept 19 – The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V has won the highest bid for the new Kelantan DDD 2 registration number. State Road Transport Department (RTD) director Mahassan Mustapha said the King also won the bid for several other interesting DDD registration numbers. He said the King won
TOYS ‘R’ Us Inc, the largest U.S. toy store chain, filed for bankruptcy protection late Monday, the latest sign of turmoil in the retail industry that is caught in a viselike grip of online shopping and discount chains. The Chapter 11 filing is among the largest ever by a specialty retailer
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 19 – The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V today attended the Trooping the Colour ceremony held with pomp and pageantry at Dataran Pahlawan Negara, here. The ceremony, marking the pledge of loyalty by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to the King as their Commander-in-Chief, took place in conjunction with
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19 – World leaders open their annual debate at the United Nations on Tuesday, eager to hear US President Donald Trump deliver his maiden address amid global anxiety over North Korea and Iran. Trump takes the podium at the General Assembly just after Brazil’s Michel Temer, presenting his message
TOKYO, Sept 19 – Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda on Tuesday said his company would continue to make a variety of vehicle types available to customers, even as tighter global regulations are prompting automakers to develop more electric vehicles. “EVs (electric vehicles) are in focus at the moment but customers
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 – The governor of Bank Negara Malaysia Muhammad Ibrahim Muhammad said on Tuesday that strong economic growth and manageable inflation gives it more flexibility on interest rate policy. The bank kept its overnight policy rate unchanged at 3% earlier this month as expected. It has kept the rate
CAIRO, Sept 19 – An Egyptian court on Monday acquitted Irish citizen Ibrahim Halawa after four years in jail on accusations he participated in clashes with police in August 2013, a judicial official said. Halawa, who has an Egyptian background, was arrested in Cairo after the clashes between police and supporters of
MIAMI, Sept 19 – Hurricane Maria strengthened to a “major” Category Three storm on Monday as it bore down on Caribbean islands still recovering from megastorm Irma. The Miami-based National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said Maria was packing maximum sustained winds of 195kmh. A hurricane warning was issued for the French territory of
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 19 – The frequent extraordinary flash floods in the country are a result of changes in rainfall patterns and uncontrolled development, besides other factors, said Natural Resources and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Ir Hamim Samuri. As such, he said, the ministry was currently focused on ensuring that
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19 – US President Donald Trump on Monday warned “bureaucracy” is holding the United Nations back, a barbed message during his first appearance at an institution he once derided as a talking shop. Kicking off a frantic week of diplomacy with a panel discussion on UN reform, Trump noted
