MELAKA: Outrage and compassion have united animal lovers, who have raised RM51,100 as a reward to bring those, who skinned a stray dog alive to justice. Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) president R. Kalaivanan said the amount was raised through donations from the public and local businesses. “We hope that with this cash reward, the perpetrators can...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic) is denying any claims on social media that he is involved in the attack on Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's son. In a statement on Wednesday (Aug 19), the former prime minister said that a police report was made over the allegations on Facebook. "On Aug 18, my press secretary made a...
SEPANG: The government can consider another one-off RM100 payment for students to cope with rising costs, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister and Finance Minister said the request will be weighed during preparations for next year’s budget. He was responding to a Multimedia University student who asked for a repeat of the RM100 one-off aid...
PUTRAJAYA: Businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad has lost his appeal to reinstate his lawsuit against the government, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and former finance minister II Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop over losses he allegedly incurred following the government's 2001 acquisition of Renong Bhd and United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) shares. A three-man...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority is enhancing its employment scheme with a RM1,700 minimum wage and a motorbike allowance, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said Felda currently employs 12,587 foreign workers on its estates as of July, with recruitment managed through Felda Plantation Management Sdn Bhd. “To overcome the...
SEPANG: Malaysians have to face challenges concerning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) head-on by emphasising humanistic values and critical thinking, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister acknowledged that these challenges are present because the country is embarking on something new. He emphasised on the importance of paying attention to the human element as the...
China is tracking a rise in Chikungunya virus cases. Learn more about the outbreak and how health officials are responding. Health authorities in China are closely tracking an outbreak of the Chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne illness that has sparked concern due to its rapid transmission and flu-like symptoms. While the virus is more commonly found in...
(Reuters) -Following is the text of a statement issued jointly by several European leaders after a summit on Ukraine in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin The statement was issued by French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish President...
KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been reminded not to resort to vigilantism or unlawful actions against any party committing offences linked to the Jalur Gemilang flag, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. All matters involving investigations, prosecutions and court decisions must be left entirely to the authorities, Fahmi said following a reminder issued by the Attorney-General’s Chambers...
(Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that Ukraine withdraw from the eastern Donetsk region as a condition for ending Russia's war but told U.S. President Donald Trump he could freeze the rest of the frontline if his core demands were met, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Putin made the request during his meeting with...
