PM Anwar offers condolences to family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada Posted on December 23, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of Muslim Brotherhood activist Youssef Nada, who died today. “It is said that our family friend, the Muslim Brotherhood activist from Egypt and well-known businessman Youssef Nada has returned to Allah’s side…. Read more
Four arrested, including senior citizens, for illegal gambling activities in Bagan Datuk Posted on December 23, 2024 By serv IPOH, Dec 22 — Senior citizens were among four local men arrested for their involvement in gambling activities, especially selling public lotteries without licence, during raids carried out at four separate locations in Bagan Datuk yesterday. Bagan district police chief Datuk Supt Mohammad Ali Mohd Jali said the raid from… Read more
Zahid tells BN members to keep disputes internal, avoid scoring ‘own goal’ Posted on December 23, 2024 By serv SEREMBAN, Dec 22 — Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties must address disagreements internally and avoid making public statements, chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today at the opening of the coalition’s Negeri Sembilan convention. Zahid, who is also Umno president, stressed that teamwork is vital for the coalition’s future… Read more
New planes, old problems: Malaysia Airlines says A330neos have engine issues Posted on December 23, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — Malaysia Airlines is facing another operational setback after its brand-new Airbus A330neo, which just went into service on December 19, was grounded for at least 48 hours due to technical issues. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, experienced a series of technical malfunctions… Read more
Sinkholes force closure of Lojing-Gua Musang route as experts assess damage Posted on December 23, 2024 By serv GUA MUSANG, Dec 22 — The Disaster Operations Control Centre (PKOB) has identified at least four sinkholes in the area around the FT185 route, Section 78.60 of the Lojing-Gua Musang Road near Kampung Jekjok, Pos Brooke, which occurred on December 14. Gua Musang PKOB chairman Nik Raisnan Daud said that… Read more
Dr Wan Azizah demands swift response to mutilated cats at Universiti Malaya Posted on December 22, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has called for immediate action and a thorough investigation to identify the cause of the gruesome deaths of several cats at Universiti Malaya (UM) recently. Wan Azizah, who is also the wife… Read more
PM Anwar satisfied with Cabinet’s performance, says room for growth remains Posted on December 22, 2024 By serv SUBANG, Dec 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed satisfaction with the performance of all Cabinet ministers after two years of the MADANI Government’s administration. He noted, however, that there is still room for improvement in enhancing the government’s achievements for the benefit of the people. He… Read more
Police seek public info on teacher missing in Ipoh for 11 days Posted on December 22, 2024 By serv IPOH, Dec 21 — Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a 43-year-old female teacher who has been reported missing since Dec 10. Nur Nazalishah Ahmad, from Taman Lapangan Harmoni here, was last seen at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Anderson, school area. Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal… Read more
Umno Youth chief: ‘Rosmah’s ring, Rosmah this, Rosmah that — today, Allah has revealed the truth’ Posted on December 22, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh today sought to portray Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s affirmation of judicial independence as vindication of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. In a post on Facebook, Dr Akmal thanked the prime minister for the “brave confession”, after Anwar said… Read more
Pakistan’s military punishes 25 for pro-Khan riots, courts hand out decade-long terms Posted on December 22, 2024 By serv ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 — Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms. Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an… Read more