Author - James Lim

Drake accuses Spotify of artificially boosting Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has accused Spotify and Universal Music Group of artificially boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us earlier this year. The Canadian artiste filed legal documents Monday (Nov 25) in Manhattan claiming Spotify and UMG conspired to use bots, payola and various other methods to ensure Not Like Us topped the charts, Billboard reported. The docs accuse Spotify and UMG of violating...

Warisan rep ready to face action over ‘punch’

KOTA KINABALU: A Parti Warisan assemblyman says he is prepared to face action if it is proven he had ill intent in the “punch" involving a Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) representative. Merotai assemblyman Sarifuddin Hata maintains that he had no malice directed towards Kunak assemblyman Datuk Norazlinah Arif. Sarifuddin, who has apologised for the incident in a...

Transport Ministry open to idea of motorcycle e-hailing

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry is open to the prospect of motorcycle e-hailing services and will listen to proposals from interested parties, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said that if there are applications from interested companies, the ministry will further the proposal with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and Land Public Transport Agency (Apad). "We have...

Dr M ready to ‘mentor’ anyone aspiring to be PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is ready to be a "mentor" to anyone aspiring to become Prime Minister, Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports. The veteran statesman, who has been prime minister twice, said his office is always open to those who aspire to do so. "I have the Perdana Leadership Foundation. If you want to...

New mpox case detected in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: A new monkeypox (mpox) case has been detected in Malaysia, says the Health Ministry. The latest case, a clade II infection, was reported on Monday (Nov 25). “The case involves a 34-year-old local man who travelled overseas in the past 21 days and was involved in high-risk activities,” the ministry said in a statement on...

Health Ministry to meet nurses’ unions to discuss increase in working hours

SHAH ALAM: The Health Ministry will hold a meeting with nurses' unions to gather input and address concerns regarding the increase in working hours for the profession from 42 hours to 45 hours per week effective Dec 1. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the meeting would involve five nurses' unions that have expressed...

DJ Dave, entertainment scene pays tribute to legendary composer Ahmad Nawab

KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Kebajikan Artis Veteran chairman, Datuk DJ Dave, has described the passing of Tan Sri Ahmad Khan Nawab Khan, otherwise known as Ahmad Nawab as a great loss of an irreplaceable gem of the music industry who had the uncanny ability to write songs that complement the capability and character of the singer. The...

Hong Kong Airlines flight to Japan diverted to Taipei after suspected fuel leak

HONG KONG (SCMP): A Hong Kong Airlines flight to Fukuoka in Japan was diverted to Taipei on Sunday after a suspected fuel leak. Flight HX640 departed from Hong Kong International Airport at around 9.30am and was scheduled to land in Fukuoka at 1.55pm (local time), according to plane-tracking website Flightradar24. In response to queries by the Post,...

Teacher feared drowned while fishing in Sungai Pahang

KUANTAN: A 53-year-old teacher is feared to have drowned while fishing in Sungai Pahang near the Chenor jetty in Maran, here, on Sunday evening. Maran District Malaysian Civil Defence Force (MCDF) officer Captain Mohd Nor Azhar Yusof said the victim, Murdani Ab Rahman, was fishing on a raft with a friend when he attempted to retrieve...

FBM KLCI rises as reporting period in full swing

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI bounced higher on Monday as announcements of corporate results are expected to pick up in the final week of the reporting period. The main index rose 4.09 points to 1,593.87, fuelled by a rise in plantation stocks. Malacca Securities Research said it anticipates positive trading activity in the gold and oil and...