Malaysian politicians, activists condemn Trump 20-point plan to end Gaza war

PETALING JAYA: A group of Malaysian politicians and activists have slammed US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict as an insult to international law, calling on the global community to reject the proposal. “Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is nothing short of an insult to international law, to the memory of...

Perikatan hails Anwar’s role in Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional on Monday (Aug 4) congratulated and commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his key role in arranging a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. Perikatan deputy chairman and Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the coalition welcomed any Malaysian involvement in efforts to strengthen regional stability. "Whatever role played by the...

‘I feel five years older and my hair is grey’ laments Cambodian PM Hun Manet as he reflects on border crisis

BANGKOK: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has taken to social media to reflect on the personal toll of recent border tensions with Thailand, stating he feels "five years older" with increased grey hair and a haggard appearance, yet assuring his compatriots of his undiminished resolve. In a reflective post published early on Tuesday (July 29) morning...

17 Malaysians evacuated from Iran return home

SEPANG: Seventeen Malaysians were safely brought home on Sunday (June 22) from the conflict-hit Iran. They were part of a larger group of 24 individuals that included six Iranians with close family ties to Malaysian citizens and one Singaporean national. The evacuees touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 11.03pm yesterday via Malaysia...

Govt closely monitoring Iran conflict, no immediate plans for evacuation, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in Iran following Israel's recent military strikes, but has yet to make any decision regarding the evacuation of Malaysians currently in the region, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that, so far, no decision has been made to bring home Malaysians from...

Perhilitan expects elephant sanctuary in Gerik to be operational by 2030

IPOH: The Perak Elephant Sanctuary at Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) is expected to be completed by 2030, says Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff. He stated that the RM40mil project was submitted to the Economy Ministry on May 6, and the decision regarding its construction was solely under the jurisdiction of...

Pakistan says ceasefire with India to be extended to May 18 as truce holds

ISLAMABAD: The ceasefire between Pakistan and India will be extended to Sunday (May 18), a top official in Islamabad said, indicating the respite in fighting is holding after clashes this month brought the two nuclear-armed nations close to a full-blown war. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar (pic) added in a speech to parliament on Thursday...

Malaysians advised to postpone all non-essential travel to India

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi urges the postponement of all non-essential travel to India, especially to Indian states bordering Pakistan. In a statement Wednesday (May 7), the High Commission said this includes travels for holidays or other non-urgent purposes. "In view of the recent escalation between India and Pakistan, in which India launched...

PM Anwar reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to stopping Gaza war

DOHA: Malaysia is firm in its stand that Israel stop the atrocities against Palestinians, release all Palestinian prisoners and agree to a peace plan, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on Facebook on Tuesday (May 14), Anwar said he conveyed the matter when he met the Hamas delegation, led by its leader,...

Islamic laws strengthened

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Islamic laws will be further strengthened with the recent landmark judgment by the Federal Court nullifying 16 provisions in the Kelantan Syariah Criminal code, says the Syariah Judiciary Department. The Feb 9 ruling will also harmonise offences that exist under both syariah and civil laws, the department said. The apex court’s ruling on the...