Jacky Cheung cancels three concerts after falling ill

Compiled by SIM LEOI LEOI, JAROD LIM, and R. ARAVINTHAN Cantopop legend Jacky Cheung (pic) had to cancel three concerts during his “Jacky Cheung 60+ Tour Concert” in Shanghai, China, after falling ill, Sin Chew Daily reported. It said a statement from the organisers on their Weibo account said Cheung was unwell and had been advised by doctors to...

Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fast on Tuesday, March 12

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will begin the Ramadan dawn-to-dusk fast on Tuesday (March 12), says the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal. Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the date was set by the order of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia after being consented to by the Rulers. The announcement was broadcast live on...

Melaka may move capital to MWEZ once completed, says rep

MELAKA: Melaka may be getting a new capital, according to an assemblyman. Kota Laksamana assemblyman Low Chee Leong said that the probability of a new state capital is high after Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf hinted this when responding to his motion of thanks for the speech of Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri during the state...

Zaid ‘advises’ Muhyiddin on how to attract non-Malay support

SHAH ALAM: Malay political parties in the country tend to take on impossible tasks and then question their own failures, says Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim. The former law minister said, in a post on X on Sunday (March 10), that this can be seen from the actions of some of the leaders of major political parties...

Civil service pay scheme to consider working hours for women employees, says PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: The study on the Civil Service Remuneration System (CSRS) being drawn up is to also consider shorter working hours for women employees to enable them to better care for their families. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this flexibility might involve different pay rates. "I will discuss with the Chief Secretary to the Government...

JDT opens megastore in Iskandar Puteri

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Malaysia’s biggest football club, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), has officially opened its direct megastore here. Raja Muda Johor Tunku Iskandar Tunku Ismail officiated the opening of the club’s megastore at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim here on Friday (March 8). The opening of the JDT direct megastore was held in conjunction with the fan fest carnival at...

Proposed citizenship law amendments will be tabled in Parliament this month, says PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: The government will table the proposed amendments to Article 14 (1) (b) of the Federal Constitution relating to the citizenship of children born overseas in Parliament this month, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said it was to amend the word "father" to "parents" or "mother or father" after the draft was...

New Bank Negara rule for moneychangers deters patrons

JOHOR BARU: A recent Bank Negara rule requiring moneychangers to take down the personal particulars of all customers has not gone down well with the public.Many feel their particulars are being collected to be sold to scammers or to be reported to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Under the new rule, those who exchange foreign currency...

Nurul Izzah appointed chairman of think tank

PETALING JAYA: Nurul Izzah Anwar has been appointed as the new chairman of non-partisan think tank Social & Economic Research Initiative (Seri). In a statement Friday (March 8), the think tank said it was delighted to announce the former Permatang Pauh MP's appointment and said she brings a wealth of experience and expertise in social development. "Nurul...