Malaysia closely monitoring situation in West Asia, reiterates call for all parties to exercise restraint

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and reiterates its call for all parties to exercise restraint and to continue to engage diplomatically, said the Wisma Putra on Friday. Wisma Putra, in a statement advises all Malaysians in or travelling to the region to exercise high precaution. "The Foreign Ministry advises all Malaysians in...

Unity govt parties have ways to ensure victory in Kuala Kubu Baharu polls, says Zahid

BAGAN DATUK: Parties in the Unity Government have their methods to ensure a win in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election next month, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional chairman, said this was discussed at the Unity Government secretariat meeting on Wednesday (April 16). "...certainly each party...

Chinese villagers downplay help for Malay travellers in Perak

PETALING JAYA: To the Malay travellers who got a smoother ride home to Kuala Lumpur after their recent Hari Raya celebrations, the group of Chinese villagers who helped enable that were giants. But to those residents of Kampung Baru Pelawan near Langkap, Perak, the assistance they rendered last Saturday night was but a small humanitarian gesture. ALSO...

Kidney failure patient seeks public help

KLANG: When end-stage kidney failure patient Srelorsheni Nagaseigara (pic) was asked to conduct a trial class at a tuition centre, she believed there was finally a ray of hope for her. It was like a slap in the 31-year-old’s face when the centre’s proprietor told Srelorsheni after the trial class ended that she could not have...

Guided by Loh and order

Late policewoman leaves behind an indelible legacy PETALING JAYA: The late Helen Loh Kuen Chow, who served 35 years in the police force, was a remarkable woman known for her integrity, hard work, commitment and unwavering love for the country and its plural society. She left behind an indelible legacy, balancing a career to uphold the law...

Melaka State Secretary Zaidi Johari passes away

MELAKA: State Secretary Datuk Zaidi Johari has passed away following a heart attack. A statement issued by his office said the 54-year-old breathed his last at 8.15am on Friday (April 19) at Hospital Melaka. Zaidi was appointed to the post on Jan 5, 2022. He leaves behind a wife and four children. Zaidi started his career in 1996...

Mt Ruang eruption: Flights resuming as weather conditions improve

KOTA KINABALU: Several flights have been reinstated and airlines are arranging to fly out nearly 20,000 stranded passengers at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. AirAsia resumed several flights travelling from various locations in the country, including inbound flights from as far as Hong Kong, Taipei, Shenzhen and Singapore. A Malaysia Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur was believed...

Musa Hitam a stalwart of principle, integrity, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described former deputy prime minister Tun Musa Hitam as a stalwart of steadfast principle and integrity. In a post on his official Facebook page, the Prime Minister said Musa was also a steadfast advocate for unity among the multi-ethnic populace in the country. "I extend my birthday wishes...

Dubai’s flood aftermath, Malaysian travellers facing difficulties

DUBAI: Passengers at Dubai Airport are contending with the aftermath of the city's worst flood in 75 years, which has led to disruptions in luggage retrieval. Media reports said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed its heaviest rainfall from late Monday through Tuesday night, surpassing anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949. Suzaliana...

Lengthy jail terms sought in Swiss US$1.8bil 1MDB fraud case

Geneva (AFP): Lawyers for two men accused of embezzling US$1.8bil (RM8.61bil) from the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB began laying out their case Thursday (April 18) after Swiss state prosecutors sought hefty jail terms. PetroSaudi chief executive Tarek Obaid, and Patrick Mahony, a director at the Saudi oil exploration and production company, are on trial at...