IPOH, Feb 7 — The recovery and reconstruction of Gaza is one of the main issues expected to be discussed between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
MMA: Fix nurses’ pay and conditions, don’t lower entry standards
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called on the government to focus on improving nurses’ working conditions and remuneration, rather than lowering entry requirements for diploma in…
Heavy rain alert: Sabah, Sarawak brace for downpours until Feb 8
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for several areas in Sabah and Sarawak from this afternoon until tomorrow (February 8). MetMalaysia,…
Slaps, thrown chair and paper gag: Muar teacher fined RM4,900 for classroom assault on 14-year-old students
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — A secondary school teacher in Muar has been fined RM4,900 after pleading guilty to injuring four students, including throwing a chair at them, pulling their hair, and…
Powering up: Proton’s EV plant to drive AHTV growth, create 3,000 jobs, says Perak MB
TANJUNG MALIM, Feb 7 — Proton Holdings Bhd’s electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Tanjung Malim will mark a new chapter in strengthening the development of the Automotive High Technology Valley (AHTV),…
JB trader who left pregnant ex-wife in coma seeks to suspend 10-year prison sentence, decision on Feb 25
JOHOR BARU, Feb 7 — The High Court here today scheduled a hearing for February 25 regarding a 42-year-old trader’s request to suspend his 10-year prison sentence for causing serious injury that…
Report: Cabinet nixes proposal to introduce interfaith event guidelines
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The Cabinet has scrapped plans for guidelines on Muslim participation in non-Muslim religious celebrations and funerals following discussions this morning, Sin Chew Daily has reported. The national…
Singapore Airlines: Two passengers booted out of Shanghai-bound flight for ‘verbally and physically’ abusing cabin crew (VIDEO)
SINGAPORE, Feb 7 – Singapore Airlines (SIA) has confirmed that it removed two passengers from a flight bound for Shanghai yesterday after they “verbally and physically abused” cabin crew members. A SIA…
Federal Court to hear Perlis govt’s bid to restore Muslim status of Hindu mum Loh Siew Hong’s children on April 8
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 — The Federal Court has rescheduled to April 8 the hearing of the Perlis state government’s review application to reinstate the religious status of Loh Siew Hong’s three children…
Johor seeks federal approval to revive Meridin East Pasir Gudang flyover, ease congestion woes, says MB
JOHOR BARU, Feb 7 — The Johor government has submitted a proposal to the federal government to approve the Meridin East Pasir Gudang flyover project that previously dropped to reduce traffic congestion…