Sanusi apologises to Anwar

JITRA: Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (pic) has apologised to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Cabinet ministers for making inappropriate remarks that could jeopardise the hablumminnas (relationship with other humans) aspect. The Kedah Mentri Besar sought forgiveness from Anwar and ministers who were attending an event here for comments made throughout his tenure...

Faisal Halim suffered second-degree burns, says Selangor rep

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi confirmed that Selangor FC and national winger Faisal Halim, who was splashed with acid in an incident at a shopping mall on Sunday (May 5), has suffered second-degree burns. He said that Faisal, scorer of the Asian Cup Goal of the Tournament, is undergoing...

King, Queen arrive in Singapore for maiden state visit

SINGAPORE: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofia, Queen of Malaysia, arrived in Singapore on Monday (May 6) for a two-day state visit to the republic. The state visit, the first since His Majesty’s ascension to the federal throne on Jan 31, is extended at the invitation of Singapore President...

China CEO simply loves Malaysian food

PETALING JAYA: The only “bad thing” about Malaysian food is that it is not good for the waistline, says Simon Sun (pic), the CEO of Huawei Malaysia. The Chinese national who arrived in Malaysia in April last year to take up his new position shared his love for Malaysian food. “I have definitely put on weight since...

Judge in Trump hush money case to consider jailing Trump

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The judge in the criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump said on Monday that he will consider jail time for the former president for additional violations of the gag order after finding that $1,000 fines are not working as a deterrent. Justice Juan Merchan Merchan, who has already imposed $9,000 in...

No talks on Perlis govt change, says Azmin

HULU SELANGOR: There are no discussions by Perikatan Nasional leaders over the possible change of leadership in the Perlis state government, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. According to Azmin, remarks by Perlis Bersatu liaison chief Abu Bakar Hamzah that Bersatu was ready to helm the state government, was merely a personal comment. “That is his personal...

Michelle Yeoh honoured as pioneer by Biden with Presidential Medal of Freedom

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Joe Biden for being the first Asian to win an Oscar as Best Actress in 2023. In presenting her with the medal on Friday (May 3), Biden said that for decades Yeoh has "shattered stereotypes and glass ceilings to...

CAAM confirms aircraft crash in Sungkai, Perak

PETALING JAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said a Cessna 172N Skyhawk aircraft with two persons had crashed near Felda Gunung Besut, Sungkai, Perak on Saturday. It said the aircraft with registration number 9M-ADA, operated by Layang-Layang Flying Academy, departed from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport, Ipoh at 7.54am. "The Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Centre...

Issue warning, not RM250,000 fine for first-time ‘no palm oil’ label offences, urges Mydin boss

PETALING JAYA: Retailers found selling products with labels that discriminate against palm oil products should only be given a warning if it is a first-time offence, says Bumiputera Retailers Association president Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin. "I suggest first-time offenders be given a warning only as I am sure it's not intentional," said Ameer, who is also...

Husband and wife killed in Beaufort accident

KOTA KINABALU: A married couple has been killed in an accident in the Beaufort district about 100km from here. Midin @ Maidin Sinja, 69, and his wife, Jurai Imran, 65, died in the incident at Jalan Kampung Lingkungan around 1.50pm on Sunday (May 5). Sabah Fire and Rescue Department assistant fire superintendent Riki Mohan Singh Ramday said...