Under Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore has held its own in an era of globalised finance and cutting-edge tech, while continuing his venerated father’s policy of muzzling free media and snuffing out dissent. But the premier announced on Monday that he will step down next month, passing the baton to his deputy Lawrence Wong, the...
PETALING JAYA: To the Malay travellers who got a smoother ride home to Kuala Lumpur after their recent Hari Raya celebrations, the group of Chinese villagers who helped enable that were giants. But to those residents of Kampung Baru Pelawan near Langkap, Perak, the assistance they rendered last Saturday night was but a small humanitarian gesture. ALSO...
KLANG: When end-stage kidney failure patient Srelorsheni Nagaseigara (pic) was asked to conduct a trial class at a tuition centre, she believed there was finally a ray of hope for her. It was like a slap in the 31-year-old’s face when the centre’s proprietor told Srelorsheni after the trial class ended that she could not have...
Late policewoman leaves behind an indelible legacy PETALING JAYA: The late Helen Loh Kuen Chow, who served 35 years in the police force, was a remarkable woman known for her integrity, hard work, commitment and unwavering love for the country and its plural society. She left behind an indelible legacy, balancing a career to uphold the law...
MELAKA: State Secretary Datuk Zaidi Johari has passed away following a heart attack. A statement issued by his office said the 54-year-old breathed his last at 8.15am on Friday (April 19) at Hospital Melaka. Zaidi was appointed to the post on Jan 5, 2022. He leaves behind a wife and four children. Zaidi started his career in 1996...
KOTA KINABALU: Several flights have been reinstated and airlines are arranging to fly out nearly 20,000 stranded passengers at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. AirAsia resumed several flights travelling from various locations in the country, including inbound flights from as far as Hong Kong, Taipei, Shenzhen and Singapore. A Malaysia Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur was believed...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described former deputy prime minister Tun Musa Hitam as a stalwart of steadfast principle and integrity. In a post on his official Facebook page, the Prime Minister said Musa was also a steadfast advocate for unity among the multi-ethnic populace in the country. "I extend my birthday wishes...
DUBAI: Passengers at Dubai Airport are contending with the aftermath of the city's worst flood in 75 years, which has led to disruptions in luggage retrieval. Media reports said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed its heaviest rainfall from late Monday through Tuesday night, surpassing anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949. Suzaliana...
Geneva (AFP): Lawyers for two men accused of embezzling US$1.8bil (RM8.61bil) from the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB began laying out their case Thursday (April 18) after Swiss state prosecutors sought hefty jail terms. PetroSaudi chief executive Tarek Obaid, and Patrick Mahony, a director at the Saudi oil exploration and production company, are on trial at...
KLANG VALLEY: Rush hour commuters here faced unexpected delays as flash floods hit the region following heavy rain that started around 6pm on Thursday (April 18), causing traffic jams across major roadways. Vehicles were bumper-to-bumper in affected areas, including Kepong and KL City. According to Astro Traffic, an accident near Jalan Gasing has also been reported in...
