Sungai Bakap assemblyman laid to rest

NIBONG TEBAL: The remains of Sungai Bakap assemblyman Nor Zamri Latiff were laid to rest at Masjid Jamek Sungai Acheh Muslim Cemetery at 6.30pm on Friday (May 24). Earlier, his remains were bathed and shrouded at the Seberang Jaya Hospital before being brought back to his residence, located near the Masjid Jamek Sungai Acheh, and then...

Court sets June 18 for decision in 40% revenue entitlement appeal

KOTA KINABALU: The Court of Appeal has set June 18 to deliver a decision on the federal Attorney General’s appeal against a Kota Kinabalu High Court ruling to grant the Sabah Law Society (SLS) leave to challenge the 40% special constitutional grant provisions. A three-member panel comprising Justices Datuk Ravinthran N. Paramaguru, Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd...

Penang state assembly reconvenes

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state assembly reconvened at the state legislative assembly building in Light Street on Friday (May 24). The first meeting of the Second Session of the 15th Penang Legislative Assembly proceeded smoothly with state Speaker Datuk Law Choo Kiang and his wife Datin Teoh Hooi Tuang arriving at the hall at 9.15am. Five minutes...

Sabahan seamstresses add modern touches to ethnic costumes of Sabah

Rows of black velvet outfits hang from the walls and shelves, all hand-sewn by Broidie Paul, or more affectionately known as “Puan Odie” by her customers. Among these, a mannequin modelling a frilly dress stood out. Already a peculiarity, since Broidie’s focus was on the Kadazandusun traditional costumes – long-sleeved blouses and knee-length skirts are the...

Sabah govt makes about turn after public backlash in 40% revenue entitlement appeal

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has withdrawn its challenge against the position of the Sabah Law Society (SLS) in its 40% special grant court case against the Federal Government in the Court of Appeal. State Attorney-General Datuk Nor Asiah Mohd Yusof said she and her team which included the special legal advisor to the Chief Minister,...

Zahid’s visit to China to have positive impact on national TVET landscape

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's official visit to China from May 22 to June 1 is expected to bring about a positive impact on the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) landscape in Malaysia. National Association of Skilled Workers secretary-general Mohammad Rizan Hassan said this is because Ahmad Zahid...

Hamzah’s ex-aide charged again with soliciting bribes

SHAH ALAM: Former political secretary to Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has been brought to the Sessions Court again to face another graft charge involving RM350,000 linked to a tender with the police force. Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, 42, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him before Sessions Court...

Malaysia’s inflation remains at 1.8% in April

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's inflation remained at 1.8% for the third consecutive month in April, led higher by price increases in restaurant and accommodation services. The rate of increase was lower than the median forecast of 1.9% in a Reuters poll of economists. In a statement, the National Department of Statistics said the country's core inflation in April...

Govt allocates RM10mil to address impact of southwest monsoon, says Nadma

PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to allocate RM10mil to address the impact of the southwest monsoon which is expected to bring several negative effects to the country. The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) said the agency will coordinate the distribution of the allocation, under the National Disaster Assistance Trust Fund, according to the needs of the...

Ulu Tiram attack: Five suspects rearrested under Sosma, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The five suspects linked to the fatal shooting of two policemen at the Ulu Tiram police station have been rearrested under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma), says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. "We have detained the family of five under Sosma," said the Inspector-General of Police at a press conference in Menara KPJ...