KUALA LUMPUR: Only one lawmaker voiced disagreement with the decision on the Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan sovereignty issue in 2018, according to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muda-Muar). The MP made this point while debating the Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report at the Dewan Rakyat...
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and several top leaders from Perikatan Nasional have united to address what they see as a common threat to the Malays — the government. Dr Mahathir claimed that the Malays are being targeted for investigations by the government, with many charged with crimes. "Many Malays who are vocal were pressured by...
SHAH ALAM: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described critics questioning his decision to present the issue of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's Titah Addendum to His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim, who serves as the Chairman of the Pardons Board, as lacking in knowledge and uninterested in seeking the truth. The Prime Minister stated...
BEIJING: A live-streamer in China mimicked national track and field athlete Wu Yanni and performed provocative dances for profit, sparking a heated online debate. Videos by Douyin influencer @xiaoyu, who has over 4,000 followers, went viral and topped the Weibo trending list on December 5. The controversial videos feature her wearing make-up and styling her hair to...
YAYLADAGI, Turkey (Reuters) - Ala Jabeer cried as he prepared to cross from Turkey into Syria with his 10-year-old daughter on Tuesday, thirteen years after the war forced him to flee his home. He returns without his wife and three of his children who died in devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria last year. Father and...
KUALA LUMPUR: Floods have severely affected Malaysia's rice production this year, with about 5.3 million 10kg bags of potential harvest "lost" to date, says Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup. "This year's floods are exceptionally severe and affected our nation's rice production. "Until now, we have lost 5.3 million 10kg bags of rice due to the floods affecting our...
PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has imposed travel restrictions on 203,123 individuals and companies as of Nov 30. In a statement on Tuesday (Dec 10), LHDN said the number included 175,656 individuals with arrears under Section 104 of the Income Tax Act (ACP) 1967, as well as 12,205 individuals with tax arrears under Section 22...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has successfully recorded a total approved investment of RM254.7 bil across various economic sectors during the first nine months of this year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this represents a 10.7% increase compared to RM230.2bil recorded in the same period in 2023. He added that the investment figure involves 4,753 projects, expected...
KUALA LUMPUR: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin reiterated serious concerns regarding developments in the South China Sea that undermine peace, security and stability in the region and emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight in accordance with international laws. Mohamed Khaled made the stance in a joint statement with Australian Deputy Prime...
Jay-Z has vehemently denied the rape allegations, calling them 'heinous' and 'idiotic.' Jay-Z (real name: Shawn Carter) was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs in a lawsuit filed on December 8, 2024. The lawsuit was originally filed in October 2024, but Jay-Z was not named in the initial filing by attorney Tony Buzbee. Jay-Z...
