[ad_1] KOTA BARU (Bernama): A school security guard pleaded not guilty in Court of Sessions here on Thursday (January 28) of committing physical sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl on Monday (January 25). Muhammad Afiq Mohamed Zahari, 28, pleaded guilty after the charge against him was read before Judge Ahmad …
Read More »Decision to limit the congregation to ensure the safety of Muslims
[ad_1] SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (pix) said the decision to limit the number of worshipers during prayers in mosques across the state was made to ensure the safety of all Muslims. The Sultan’s private secretary, Datuk Mohamad Munir Bani, said the decision was also …
Read More »(updated) FT Ministry expands the 5MY program with the goal of eradicating urban poverty
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR, January 27: The Ministry of Federal Territories seeks to strengthen the 5MY Program designed to eradicate urban poverty, in addition to improving the social safety net system. Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the 2021 program covered the employment aspects through MYJob @ Wilayah, schooling …
Read More »16 Detainees at Mantin Police Station Test Positive for Covid-19
[ad_1] The 16 detainees in the Mantin Police Station cell who tested positive were close contacts of another detainee transferred from Melaka. SEREMBAN: Sixteen detainees in the Mantin police dungeon in Nilai were confirmed to have tested positive for Covid-19. Nilai District Police Chief Mohd Fazley Ab Rahman said they …
Read More »In Multiple Messages, Biden Warns China About Expansionism
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: One week in office, US President Joe Biden sent a clear warning to Beijing against any expansionist intentions in East and Southeast Asia. In multiple calls and statements, he and his top security officials have underscored support for allies Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, signaling Washington’s rejection of …
Read More »Pfizer vaccine is only slightly less effective against key mutations in South Africa: study
[ad_1] NEW YORK, JANUARY 27: The COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech appeared to lose only slight effectiveness against a virus engineered with three key mutations of the new variant of the coronavirus found in South Africa, according to a laboratory study conducted by the American pharmaceutical company. The …
Read More »Muhyiddin calls for unity in Thaipusam message
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR, January 27: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin tonight extended his Thaipusam greetings to all Malaysian Hindus and hoped that this year’s celebrations would continue to foster unity and preserve the harmony and prosperity of the country. Muhyiddin said Thaipusam this year should be celebrated in moderation, …
Read More »China deploys anal swabs to detect Covid-19
[ad_1] Beijing (AFP): China has begun using anal swabs to screen those it considers to be at high risk for Covid-19, state television reported, and social media users and travelers are concerned about the invasive procedure According to doctors, it may be more effective at detecting viruses. Officials took anal …
Read More »Police will investigate Anwar on his statement to cancel the emergency proclamation
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is under investigation by Bukit Aman in connection with his statement calling on Yang Di-Pertuan Agong to suspend the emergency proclamation. Perak Police Chief Comm Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid confirmed receiving a report on the matter. “The case is being handled …
Read More »Man sentenced to 1,050 years and 24 strokes of the cane for incest
[ad_1] The man convicted of 105 charges of incest did not appeal the sentence he received. KLANG: The court of sessions here today sentenced a man to 1,050 years in prison and 24 strokes of the baton. Judge M Kunasundary handed down the sentence after he pleaded guilty to raping …
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