KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing Sabah's prosperity by doubling the Federal Special Grant for the state to RM600mil in 2025, the highest amount recorded to date. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the full payment of RM600mil was channelled on Sept 10, following an agreement between the Federal and...
Apple Inc’s effort to reinvent the iPad by adding a giant foldable screen has hit development hurdles, potentially delaying the planned launch. The company has been working on the device – projected to cost around US$3,000 (RM12,685) – for several years and had most recently aimed for a 2028 release. But engineering challenges tied to weight, features...
KUALA LUMPUR: Economic cooperation and security will take centre stage as Asean leaders gather this week for the 47th Asean Summit, which aims to push forward key trade agreements and deepen regional integration amid a challenging global environment. Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the 18 Priority Economic Deliverables...
KUALA LUMPUR: Those wishing to protest during the upcoming 47th Asean Summit may do so but must stay outside the "security radius" of designated locations, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said 10,400 police and security personnel would be deployed during the summit and have started dry runs for the purpose, including temporary...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is conducting a public enquiry on guidelines for prepaid SIM card registration. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the key proposal is to limit Malaysian citizens to owning just two numbers per telecommunications (telco) provider. She said the study also includes a proposal to limit foreign nationals to...
BANGKOK: “I must tell you when I’ll dissolve the House? It’s my prerogative. If I want to run, I will. If I want to quit, I’ll quit. I know when my last day will be. If I feel I can’t go on, I still have the authority of the prime minister,” declared Prime Minister and...
KUALA LUMPUR: Road closures and diversions during the 47th Asean Summit are only temporary and will be done in stages, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister reiterated that these steps would only be taken during certain hours of the day. “Generally, the affected roads will be closed in stages and only temporarily. “In areas around the Kuala...
BANGKOK: Thailand's recently removed prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (pic) resigned Wednesday (Oct 22) as leader of the party founded by her father, ex-premier Thaksin, signalling the potential end of the family's decades-long political dynasty. Paetongtarn, 39, served less than a year as prime minister before being sacked by a court in August over an ethics breach...
Hong Kong actress Elaine Yiu turned heads in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (Oct 21) when she attended the signing ceremony between property developer Armani Group and TVBI – the international distribution arm of broadcast giant TVB. The event was also joined by TVB stars Hugo Wong and Hera Chan. During a group interview joined by StarLifestyle after the event,...
KUALA LUMPUR: United States (US) President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia this Sunday (Oct 26), to attend the 47th Asean Summit taking place in the capital. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the Madani Government’s spokesperson, said the president’s attendance was confirmed at last Friday’s (Oct 17) Cabinet meeting. "Confirmed - Donald...
