NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh this week has added new dynamism to the vital relationships that boost Malaysia's expanding trade and foreign relations. In Islamabad, Anwar and his delegation were warmly received, with the Pakistani government making sure the importance it attached to the visit was fully conveyed. The...
SHAH ALAM: A large-scale operation was conducted around the business centre of Taman Sri Muda, Section 25, here on Saturday, targeting areas reportedly monopolised by foreign nationals. According to Sinar Harian, the operation was led by the Selangor Immigration Department in collaboration with the Royal Malaysia Police and various other agencies. The raid commenced around 12:30pm,...
PORT DICKSON: Static parades and dynamic demonstrations were the highlights that captured the attention of visitors at the 91st Malaysian Armed Forces Day celebrations in Segenting Camp here on Saturday. A total of 134 officers and 1,395 personnel of other ranks from all three branches of the military - the Malaysian Army, the Royal Malaysian Navy...
PETALING JAYA: A thunderstorm and heavy rain advisory has been issued for most of Malaysia on Saturday (Oct 5). The affected areas include the entire states of Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Negri Sembilan, according to a report by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued at 2.45pm. Other regions impacted are Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to urgently address the ongoing tax dispute involving Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). The MCA president pointed out that only the Prime Minister, who also holds the role of Finance Minister, has the authority to annul or overturn the...
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Refusing to accept a ticket over a parking offence, a man offered a S$10 (RM33) bribe to a parking warden as he wanted to be let off the hook. Vikneswaran Kumaran, who was working for Certis Cisco Protection Services at the time, rejected Guo Chuankui’s offer and alerted the police. Guo, a 46-year-old...
BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): A flood warning has been issued to Bangkok and 10 provinces in the Central Region amid increased release of water from the Chao Phraya Dam. Chaiyawat Junthirapong, director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, said the warning had been issued to Uthai Thani, Chainat, Singburi, Ang Thong, Suphanburi, Ayutthaya, Lopburi,...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia’s right to engage with various global partners, including Russia, while maintaining a balanced stance on international issues. He said countries should not dictate to others what is best for them, adding that as a trading nation, Malaysia welcomes investments from all over the world. Addressing a...
PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have announced the signing of former Spanish international striker Jese Rodriguez (pic). Jese, who has played for top clubs such as Real Madrid, Paris St Germain, Sampdoria, and Real Betis, is considered a marquee signing for JDT due to his impressive football accolades in Europe. The 31-year-old joins the club as...
KUALA TERENGGANU: A senior citizen who was reported missing after going off into his orchard was found dead this morning from a suspected wild elephant attack. Hulu Terengganu district police chief DSP Zainul Mujahidin Mat Yudin said the victim, Musa Ahmad, 65, was found by villagers in the orchard area about 100 metres from his orchard...
