Tenggara Bersatu division chief, committee members exit party

KOTA TINGGI: Tenggara Bersatu chief Hassan Rasid and division committee members announced their departure from the party on Saturday (Oct 2). He said the decision was made after considering several critical issues, including his growing lack of confidence in the party's top leadership, reported Sinar Harian. "The three Srikandi branches, namely Bandar Tenggara Selatan, Pengeli Timur and...

Civil servants to get over 13% pay hike, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants will take home a minimum overall monthly income of RM2,000 under the revamped Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "Currently, the minimum overall income of civil servants is RM1,765. A new criteria and measurement will be introduced; the minumum overall income including allowances will be RM2,000," the Prime Minister...

No charges for ‘Papa Swift’ in Australia after alleged Eras Tour altercation

Sydney, March 26, 2024 (AFP) - Australian police has announced said no action would be taken against Taylor Swift's father -- nicknamed "Papa Swift" by her adoring fans -- for allegedly punching a photographer while disembarking a Sydney superyacht during her Eras Tour. Veteran photographer Ben McDonald claimed late February that he had been taking pictures...

RM2,000 Early Incentive Payment for civil servants on Feb 23

PUTRAJAYA: The RM2,000 Early Incentive Payment for civil servants will be made on Feb 23, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). He said this when speaking at the Finance Ministry's assembly here on Tuesday (Feb 6) morning. Anwar added that this is the Early Incentive Payment of RM2,000 to all civil servants grade 56 and...