KUALA LUMPUR: Former MIC secretary-general Datuk Seri S Vell Paari (pic) was reappointed senator and took his oath of office before Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar on Monday (Sept 25). His reappointment, effective from Sept 2, 2023, to Sept 1, 2026, was with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan...
KUALA LUMPUR: All police officers and personnel in supervisory roles must take action against subordinates who commit wrongdoings, says Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police said senior officers and personnel must be stern and brave when carrying out their roles and closely monitor their subordinates. "Cases of wrongdoing involving the police force...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is always on the alert for any possible new pandemic, including the so-called "Disease X" from an as-yet-undiscovered pathogen, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic). The Health Minister said the World Health Organisation will alert its member countries should there be any outbreak of a new disease. “It was named Disease X as...
ROME (Reuters) -Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was arrested in January after spending 30 years on the run, has died, ANSA news agency reported on Monday. Messina Denaro, 61, was suffering from cancer at the time of his arrest. As his condition worsened in recent weeks he was transferred to a hospital from the...
IPOH: Investors from Penang are seeking to expand their business to Perak, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (pic). He said among the locations targeted by these investors is the state's northern region. “Following the Automotive High Technology Valley (AHTV) project in Tanjung Malim, Silver Valley Technology Park in Ipoh, and the Lumut Maritime Industrial City...
IPOH: The decision on Ipoh’s commercial flight routes is up to individual airlines, says a Perak executive councillor. Tourism committee chairman Loh Sze Yee said the airlines will need to conduct research before adding any new routes to Ipoh’s Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. “Right now there are two airlines operating from the airport, namely AirAsia and FlyScoot. “The...
PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has set the dates for the Jepak by-election, with Nomination Day falling on Oct 21 and polling day on Nov 4. Early voting has been fixed for Oct 31. ALSO READ: Notice of vacancy for Jepak state seat sent to EC, says S'wak Speaker The dates were announced by EC deputy chairman Dr Azmi...
JOHOR BARU: Amanah hopes to see Pakatan Harapan assemblymen appointed as Johor government executive councillors to reflect the spirit of the unity government. State party chief Aminolhuda Hassan said the unity government’s win in the Pulai and Simpang Jeram by-elections on Sept 9 was the result of a good partnership between Pakatan and Barisan Nasional. “I hope...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued over 14,000 notices to foreign nationals for various traffic offences following a 20-day special operation nationwide. JPJ senior enforcement director Datuk Lokman Jamaan (pic) said the department issued 14,527 notices in total, with the main offences being: operating a vehicle without a valid licence (6,268 cases); not...
JOHOR BARU: Putrajaya wants to meet with the Indian government over its ban on the export of non-basmati white rice, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic). The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said his ministry is reaching out to its Indian counterpart to obtain a suitable date for a government-to-government meeting. “When they planned on ceasing the...
