Job scam rings in Myanmar planning to shift ops to Laos, warns MHO

SEPANG: A non-governmental organisation (NGO) has warned that job scam syndicates based in Myanmar are expected to move their base of operations to Laos. Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) secretary-general Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim said this after three Malaysians were brought back from Myanmar on Thursday. "The three were forced to work for scam syndicates Tachileik and Myawadyy...

PAS calling govt ‘munafik’ only shows its desperation, says PKR Youth No. 2

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS is resorting to malicious and baseless claims that the unity government is "munafik" (hypocritical) because it cannot attack the administration's policies and achievements, says PKR Youth deputy chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. Furthermore, its claim of economic sanctions against PAS-led states was easily disproved with facts, he added. He said such desperate tactics only...

Eventful year for Roy King but injury spoils run

PETALING JAYA: It has been a season filled with both peaks and valleys for national doubles shuttler Yap Roy King but he harbours no complaints. The 22-year-old Roy King experienced a few changes in his sports career, stepping into a dual role after a reshuffle in the men’s doubles department caused by the split of another...

Malaysia thumped by Argentina in the Junior World Cup

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's chances of advancing to the quarter-finals were dented after suffering a 0-4 defeat to Argentina in their second Group A match of the Junior World Cup at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday (Dec 6). Reigning champions Argentina went ahead in the 20th minute when Bautista Capurro scored a field...

China hopes Myanmar achieves rapid national reconciliation: Wang Yi

HONG KONG: (Reuters): China hopes Myanmar achieves national reconciliation quickly and continues its political transformation, top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi said on Wednesday (Dec 6). Wang, who met Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Than Swe in Beijing, said both countries should strengthen law enforcement cooperation to eradicate telecom fraud, China's foreign ministry said in...

Palestinians in Gaza living in ‘utter, deepening horror’, says UN human rights chief

RAMALLAH: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Wednesday (Dec 6) that "Palestinians in Gaza are living in utter, deepening horror," as they "continue to be relentlessly bombarded by Israel and collectively punished." Speaking at a press conference ahead of Human Rights Day, Türk said that "humanitarian aid is again virtually cut off,...

Perak awaits Putrajaya’s approval to make Lumut Maritime Defence City, says MB

IPOH: The Perak government is still waiting for the federal government’s approval to make Lumut as its Maritime Defence City, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. The Perak Mentri Besar said the Defence Ministry is still formulating the National Defence Industry Policy (NDIP), an initiative under the Defence White Paper. "The matter is still at the stage to...

PM Anwar to visit Sabah, Labuan today

KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a one-day visit to Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan on Thursday (Dec 7). In Sabah, he is scheduled to grace the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Dam in Kampung Kungkular, Tenom, which will also be attended by Chief Minister Datuk...

Madani govt one year anniversary programme set to begin on Friday

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani Government One Year Anniversary Programme, which will kick off on Friday (Dec 8) at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, will serve as the best platform for the people to personally witness the government’s ‘report card’ for the past year. The three-day programme until this Sunday is aimed at disseminating and promoting the...