Philippine Senate probes fund flows in ex-mayor Alice Guo’s bank accounts

MANILA: The dismissed Philippine mayor being linked to money laundering faced questions at the Senate on Monday (Sept 9) about billions of pesos that went into her bank accounts, and how these are linked to a China-focused online gambling hub. Ex-Mayor Alice Guo appeared again before a Senate panel, less than a week since she was...

Former president Duterte plans senate run in 2025: Sara Duterte

MANILA: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his two sons plan to run in the country's senate election in 2025, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Tuesday (June 25). "All of them are raring to run," Sara Duterte, the current Philippine vice president and daughter of the former president, told reporters less than a week after...

Wan Junaidi keeps mum on speculation he will be next Sarawak governor

SHAH ALAM: Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has declined to comment on speculation that he is to be the next Sarawak governor. His media officer, when contacted by Sinar Harian on Friday (Jan 19) said that the Dewan Negara President would not comment on the speculation for now. "We do not have any comments because...

Proficiency in Malay language a requirement for M’sian citizenship, Dewan Negara told

KUALA LUMPUR: Proficiency in the Malay language remains a requirement for anyone applying for Malaysian citizenship as provided in the Federal Constitution. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said applicants’ proficiency in the language would be tested through several screening processes, including written tests and face-to-face interviews. "As required by the Federal Constitution, applicants...