KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was told that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner and the Attorney General were replaced when the investigation into corruption involving 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) took place. MACC senior officer Nur Aida Ariffin, who is the investigating officer of the probe, testified that there was a change in the two...
KUCHING: The Gawai celebration is an occasion to bolster multicultural unity and friendship, says the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS). Its chairman, Datuk Danald Jute, called on everyone to join the Dayak community in the celebration. "In this way, we can strengthen our bonds of friendship, harmony and unity as we appreciate our different ethnic and...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) shared a video showing the final seven seconds before the Eurocopter AS555SN Fennecand Agusta-Westland AW-139 crashed at the Lumut Naval base on April 23. Navy chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ayob said the video showed the moment prior to the air collision that led to the crash. "On that...
KUCHING: Sarawak is gaining ground as a venue to host international events in tandem with its tourism development, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said new happenings were coming to Sarawak alongside established events like the Rainforest World Music Festival and Borneo Jazz Festival. "These events contribute...
LABUAN: Over a thousand travellers are stranded at the Labuan roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry terminal as the ferry services between Labuan and Menumbok struggled to meet the soaring demand during the “Balik Kampung” season. More than 10,000 residents left for mainland Sabah and Sarawak during the exodus, which coincided with the Kaamatan Festival, Gawai Day celebration,...
JOHOR BARU: The upcoming Johor Barisan Nasional convention, slated for next Saturday (June 8), will focus on maintaining unity among component parties, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The state Barisan deputy chairman said Johor would be the first state to hold the convention, bringing together Umno, MCA and MIC, as well as Friends of BN at...
APU’s Foundation Programme equips students with the skills and confidence to excel in their chosen fields. TAKING the next step in their academic journey can be both exhilarating and daunting for students who have completed their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). The Foundation programme at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is designed to cater to...
BEIJING: More than 5,000 Malaysian students will be sent to China for short-term to long-term courses in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Dubbed a "game changer" for Malaysian TVET, the Deputy Prime Minister said such opportunities would provide Malaysian students with high-tech equipment skills and foster a...
PUTRAJAYA: No contract has been awarded to Asia Mobiliti Technologies in running the Selangor Demand Responsive Transit (DRT) project, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said the cabinet meeting on Wednesday (May 29) was informed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that Asia Mobiliti had only provided "proof of concept." He said this in light of...
KUANTAN: Owners of goods vehicles have been reminded to apply for fleet cards immediately to enjoy subsidised diesel once the government implements the targeted diesel subsidies. Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh said around 90,000 fleet cards have been issued and currently 23 categories of goods vehicles qualify for the subsidy. "When the...
