PETALING JAYA: Sin Chew Daily has suspended its executive editor-in-chief, Chan Aun Kuang, and deputy chief sub-editor, Tsai Shwu San, pending an investigation over the error of the Malaysian flag. In a brief statement on its website, the company said the decision took effect on Thursday (April 17). "Following the issue of a mistaken flag image on...
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Legislative Assembly wrapped up its five-day session with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor indicating he is still waiting for the right moment to call the state elections due by the end of the year. Hajiji left open the possibility of serving the full five-year term despite speculation that the recently concluded...
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have completed recording statements from the Chief Editor and Deputy Chief Sub-editor of the Sin Chew Daily newspaper on Thursday (April 17) to assist in investigations into the publication of an incomplete illustration of the Jalur Gemilang on the newspaper's front page. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the process took...
PETALING JAYA: Bill O'Reilly's recent comments mocking Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Asean countries have sparked backlash from netizens. His claim that "Malays aren't gonna buy your stuff as they don't have the money" drew criticism from Malaysians, who accused him of being uninformed. O'Reilly, once best known for The O’Reilly Factor on Fox News, left...
TAPAH: China is poised to share its rare earth processing technology with Malaysia, a move that could substantially enhance the commodity's value in the global market. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that rare earth processing not only boosts national revenue but also benefits state governments, as mineral resources fall under their respective jurisdictions. "President Xi...
SHANGHAI: (Bernama-Xinhua) The rapid evolution of China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector is driving multinational corporations to restructure their China strategies, prompting some to scale up local investments across research and development (R&D), production and supply chains, Xinhua reported. German chemical giant BASF earlier this week announced a 500-million-yuan (about US$69.3 million) investment for the expansion...
GEORGE TOWN: The 5.5km Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan will be renamed Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in honour of Malaysia’s fifth prime minister. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday (April 16), saying it was a tribute to the late Abdullah's contributions to the state during his...
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 13 police reports were lodged against Sin Chew Daily over an error of the Jalur Gemilang featured on their front page illustration, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police said the police were investigating the matter. "We have received 13 police reports lodged, thus we have commenced with the investigation. "We...
PETALING JAYA: The state banquet welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping features Malaysian traditional delicacies. During the event on Wednesday (April 16), the dishes served include satay, otak-otak, nasi briyani and Nyonya and Malay kuihs. The banquet, hosted by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, at Istana Negara, also showcased cultural performances by the National Department for...
KUANTAN: A former Immigration Department officer has been detained to assist in an investigation into corruption amounting to over RM10mil, involving a syndicate that smuggled foreigners into the country through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and 2 without inspection. The 50-year-old man was arrested at the Pahang branch office of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission...
