Terengganu Health Department denies rise in rotavirus cases at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Health Department has denied claims of an increase in rotavirus cases at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital. Its director, Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong, said checks by the Kuala Terengganu District Health Office found only two cases, both involving children, reported on July 7 and 13. The patients were in stable condition and allowed to...

Stern action against extreme comments on social media, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The government will take stern action against those who post offensive, intimidating and outrageous comments on social media and messaging platforms, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Speaking at the ministry's monthly assembly here on Monday (July 15), he revealed that immoral and intimidating statements have been circulated on such platforms, including death threats against Prime...

Pakistan’s Imran Khan to remain in jail despite acquittal in marriage case

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his third wife were acquitted on charges of marrying unlawfully by a Pakistan court on Saturday, yet he will not be freed after authorities issued fresh orders to arrest him. The ruling came a day after his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party won more seats in parliament, ramping up...

Online MM2H system being developed, says Tiong

PETALING JAYA: An online system for the revamped Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme for applicants' use is currently in development, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister also dismissed claims that MM2H applications were solely handled by agents, adding that some procedures would be able to be done using the...

Peja willing to give way to Hamzah to be Bersatu no. 2, says Muhyiddin

SELAYANG: Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu is willing to make way for Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to be the Bersatu deputy president, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Bersatu president said Ahmad Faizal, who is one of the party's founders, had agreed to take a "step back" and allow Hamzah to assume the deputy president role. "Peja...

Muhyiddin says he negotiated for no challengers for top Bersatu posts

SELAYANG: There are not expected to be any contests for top leadership positions at the upcoming Bersatu elections, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Bersatu president said that he held discussions and negotiated with party members to avoid any clashes in the lead-up to the October election in order to preserve party unity. "The idea for negotiations...

BN may go solo for GE16, says Tok Mat

KOTA TINGGI: Barisan Nasional might forge ahead alone in the 16th General Election (GE16), says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Umno deputy president said that the party is not bound to any coalition and is only in the unity government based on the agreement to run the country. "Come 2027, we can ask ourselves – are we...

Polish miner found alive after more than 48 hours trapped underground

WARSAW (Reuters) - A Polish coal miner trapped underground since Thursday was found alive by rescuers on Saturday, local media reported. The Rydultowy mine in southern Poland, operated by state-controlled group PGG, was hit by a tremor at around 0600 GMT on Thursday about 1,200 metres (3,960 feet) below ground. One miner died as a result of...

Actor’s ex-wife withdraws assault allegations

ACTOR Hafidz Roshdi’s (pic) former wife, Nurul Shuhada Mat Shukri, has agreed to withdraw the case she filed against him for allegedly assaulting her last year, Kosmo! reported. At the Kuala Kubu Baru Magistrate’s Court, both parties, through their lawyers, agreed to settle the case amicably. Hafidz (pic), 30, said he was relieved over the decision. The actor,...

Tribunal issues landmark award for sexual harassment complaint

PETALING JAYA: The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment (TAGS) has issued an award for its first complaint involving physical sexual harassment by a male employer towards a female employee, says the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry. It announced that the award was issued within 60 days from the first hearing date, which was on May 23,...