Social media influencer Boss Mario reported missing

MELAKA: Police received a missing person report following the disappearance of social media influencer who is also known as Boss Mario, after leaving Pantai Klebang here early on Friday (Feb 2) morning. Melaka Tengah district police chief assistant commissioner Christopher Patit said the disappearance of Yew Boon Xiang, 30, who resides in Semabok, was reported by...

Najib challenges Ramkarpal, other ‘haters’ to debate SRC International case

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has challenged Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh and other "haters" to an open debate on the RM42mil SRC International case. "We invite Ramkarpal to a televised open debate with a representative from our side on the subject," said Najib in a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday...

Indonesian Miftakh another coach for Pearly-Thinaah and Co

PETALING JAYA: Another Indonesian coach - Muhammad Miftakh - has been roped in as national women's doubles coach. Miftakh was appointed by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to fill the void left by the former coach Lee Meng Yean and to assist the current head coach Hoon Thien How. He started training on Thursday. National director of...

Dylan Sprouse Recalls Puberty-Fueled Fist Fight With Twin Cole on the Set of ‘The Suite Life’: It Was ‘Vicious’

The set of 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody' once turned hostile, Dylan revealed in a candid new interview. Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse, now 31, didn’t always enjoy a “Suite” life. At least once, Dylan revealed in an eye-opening new interview, their sibling rivalry took over and the duo engaged in an intense fist fight on...

Najib still unable to run for election despite getting clemency

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak will not be able to contest in an election or hold public office for five years after his sentence ends, say lawyers. He is ineligible to do so as he was not granted a full pardon, said senior lawyer Datuk Dr Baljit Singh Sidhu. ALSO READ: Najib gets his clemency, but still...

Chinese new villages in Selangor to be mooted as Unesco sites

KUALA LUMPUR: Plans are underway to nominate Chinese new villages in Selangor as Unesco World Heritage Sites in recognition of their cultural and historical significance, says Nga Kor Ming. The Housing and Local Government Minister said a discussion would be held with the Selangor government on the details soon. “It has been 76 years since the new...

Traffic snarl on NSE due to seven-vehicle pile-up, two killed

IPOH: Two lorry drivers were killed in a seven-vehicle pile-up at KM288 northbound of the North South Expressway, near Gopeng on Saturday (Feb 3). Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations assistant director Sabarozi Nor Ahmad said the bodies of the victims have been handed over to the police following the incident at about 7.45am. Sabarozi said a...

Federal Constitution gives power to grant pardons

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the power to grant pardons, reprieves and respites in respect of all offences which have been tried by court-martial and all offences committed in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, while the Ruler or Governor of a state has similar power in respect of all...

Sultan Ibrahim’s resolute nature a catalyst for unity

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The leadership of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, renowned for his firm and courageous demeanour, could be a significant catalyst in strengthening the unity of the people. Johor Heath and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon expressed his confidence that His Majesty, as the Supreme Head of State, could be a...

High for June but low for Jun in Thailand tournament

PETALING JAYA: Professional singles shuttler Cheam June Wei got off to a good start but it was a low blow for Leong Jun Hao in the Thailand Masters. The world No. 61 June Wei showed he had been slowly finding his feet again as he stormed into the second round after beating world No. 50 Jan...