KUALA LUMPUR: The police are committed to ensuring the investigation into the shooting incident at Durian Tunggal will be conducted transparently and in accordance with the law, says Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The Inspector-General of Police said the investigation is aimed at achieving justice for all involved. "We will not compromise in taking action against any...
NAYRAB, Syria, Dec 16 (Reuters) - As Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years unfolded, a Sydney shopowner was captured on camera charging at one of the gunmen and disarming him. Halfway around the world in Syria, a group of men watching the footage recognised a familiar face. Ahmed al-Ahmed, 43, left his hometown...
KOTA KINABALU: Issues on state rights, appeals to the Federal Government to retract its intention to file a partial appeal on the 40% revenue claim as well as infrastructure and utility development were in the spotlight at Monday’s (Dec 15) Sabah Budget debate session. Matters regarding fair funding for all state seats regardless of whether they...
Dec 15 - The Rwanda-backed M23 group has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel official said, as clashes continued despite a warning from the Trump administration. Last week M23 entered the strategic town of Uvira near the border with Burundi, less than a week after...
SYDNEY: A Sydney man said he had received death threats and was "terrified" to leave his home Monday (Dec 15) after his photo was widely shared online as the gunman responsible for the Bondi Beach shooting. A father and son duo opened fire on a Jewish festival at Australia's best-known beach on Sunday evening, killing 15...
SEOUL: The North Korean leader's powerful sister Kim Yo Jong has been spotted with a likely Chinese-made foldable phone, as Pyongyang's elite skirt sanctions to get their hands on the latest gadgetry from abroad. Images released by state media on Dec 14 showed Kim holding the phone in her right hand during a trip to a hospital...
IPOH: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's personal issues have become a liability and are tarnishing Bersatu's image, says Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin. The party's Pasir Salak chairman supreme council member said Muhyiddin, as president, should put the interests of Bersatu first before anything else and step down. "We respect Muhyiddin, who is facing an ongoing trial. "The issue with...
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived in Nanjing, China, on Wednesday (Dec 10) to begin an official visit that will see him witness the signing of a framework agreement and memorandum of understanding (MoU) involving Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros). The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) said Abang Johari will witness the signing...
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by the Paris Court of Appeal to fully annul the "final award" in the claim by individuals purporting to be heirs of the so-called Sulu Sultanate over Sabah has been described as a major victory for Malaysia. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry says that delaying the full enforcement of laws on overloaded heavy vehicles is not a safe option, citing the still-alarming rate of accidents involving such vehicles. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the ministry acknowledges calls from several quarters for a six-month to one-year postponement or a phased implementation to...
