LONDON, Aug 22 – It’s a world apart from the polished atmosphere of traditional classical music concerts. Way up near the roof of London’s Royal Albert Hall, spectators at the summer-time Proms soak in the music without worrying about the conventions. “If you’re sitting in a seat, you have to sit with
LOS ANGELES, Aug 22 – A California jury on Monday ordered drugmaker Johnson & Johnson to pay US$417 million (RM1.7 billion) to a woman who claimed she developed terminal ovarian cancer after using the company’s talc-based products. The case was one of thousands of lawsuits brought nationwide alleging the company failed to
Children, here is your chance to get creative and let your imagination run wild telling stories, without mum and dad getting cross! Besides, you could even win the family (refer prize details) a holiday to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea! Conditions and requirements McDonald’s Storytelling Contest 2017 is open to children
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 – Former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) assistant governor Datuk Abdul Murad Khalid told the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate foreign exchange losses incurred by the central bank in the 1990s, that he did explain the matter to then Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in early
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 – The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) today called on the government to consider increasing the allocations for public universities in Budget 2018. Its deputy president, Mohd Shaman Jaes said the move was important to safeguard the future and reputation of
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 – The Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) (Amendment) Bill 2017 which is aimed at amending the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 or (Act 164) does not deny the power of the Syariah courts against those who embrace Islam or converts. Minister in the Prime Minister’s
ALOR STAR, Aug 21 – The proposed setting up of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to reinvestigate the Memali incident is not aimed at victimising anyone, says Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah. He said instead, the RCI could be set up if there was a need and
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 – Pandan Member of Parliament Mohd Rafizi Ramli (pix), who was charged with publishing libelous statement against the Pilgrims Fund Board or Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) in his blog, today applied for the charge to be dropped. Lawyer Gobind Singh Deo, representing Mohd Rafizi, informed Magistrate Umzarul
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 – The Home Ministry (KDN) has issued a prohibition order on 18 publications as their contents may be detrimental to security and public order, jeopardising morality and public interest, and corrupting the minds of the public.The ministry’s secretary-general Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim in a statement today said the
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 – The Penang Gerakan today disclosed that a letter of protest over the illegal factory operating in Sungai Lembu over the past 10 years, was sent by the Kampung Sungai Lembu Village Development and Security Committee to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on Sept 25 last year.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 – A Penang executive councillor Phee Boon Poh is upset over mainstream media reports claiming that his bank accounts had RM2 million. He said he did not have RM2 million in the accounts as claimed and will issue notices of demand for legal action to newspapers that
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 – As many as 7.4 million people have used the phase one and two of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Kajang line since it began operating on Dec 16 last year. Chief executive officer of Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd Datuk Zohari Sulaiman said during this period, an average
JOHOR BARU, Aug 21 – The High Court today acquitted and discharged two unemployed men after they were found not guilty on two counts of trafficking three types of drugs two years ago. Judge Datuk Teo Say Eng handed down the decision after the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case
LUMUT, Aug 21 – Perak-born students from families with a monthly household income of RM5,000 and below are eligible to receive bursaries from the Perak Foundation to further their studies. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said previously, the bursaries were only given to students from families with a household
LUMUT, Aug 21 – A total of RM10,000 was raised at the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut Charity Fun Run on Aug 13. The 9km non-competitive fun run was held amidst the lush greenery with an exhilarating beach overlooking the Straits of Malacca. It was the first fun run event held at
PETALING JAYA, Aug 21 – All suspended squash games at the SEA Games which don’t involve injured players will be held from 3pm today. The Malaysia Organising Committee (Masoc) said an urgent meeting was held with the team managers and the teams had agreed to proceed with their matches. Masoc expressed regret
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 20 – The opposition is seen as increasingly desperate by organising roadshows across the country, especially in village areas, to slander the government so as to stoke public hatred towards the Barisan Nasional (BN) government. Umno Supreme Council member, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said that the action was inappropriate
KUANTAN, Aug 20 – More than 200 residents of Taman Kempadang Jaya here came up with their own way of expressing their love for the country during the month of independence. With the National Day celebrations on Aug 31 just around the corner, they organised the Zone Four Independence Month programme with
KOTA BARU, Aug 20 – PAS has refuted the allegation made by Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) that it has used the Memali tragedy as a bait to fish Malay votes in the upcoming 14th general election (GE14). PAS deputy spiritual leader, Datuk Ahmad Yakob, said the Memali tragedy was an issue that
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 – MCA Sabah is urged to intensify activities so as to be closer to the people, especially in the two state seats allocated to the party under the Barisan Nasional (BN). Sabah MCA Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the party would work diligently
