[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: While most Malaysians are happy with the performance of the Prime Minister in his first six months in office, basic problems like the economy and his health still haunt their minds. In a survey completed on August 10, the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research found that 69% …
Read More »Japan’s Suga to join the race for leadership, wants to avoid the void
[ad_1] TOKYO: Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga officially declared on Wednesday (September 2) that he would run for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a race that has a high chance of winning to become the next Prime Minister. In a briefing, Suga said he wanted …
Read More »Raub Durian Dispute: Farmers Will Make Big Profits at Musang King’s Proposed Fixed Price, State Firm Says
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Durian farmers in Raub, who are currently embroiled in a land dispute with a state-backed consortium, could make a considerable profit based on their proposed purchase price of RM 30 per kg for Musang King of Grade A, the company said on Wednesday (September 2). In a …
Read More »Why worry about the immigration issue, Yong berates Guan Eng
[ad_1] Former Sabah CM Yong Teck Lee (left) told Lim Guan Eng that politicians should expect complications in dealing with the authorities and act calmly. KOTA KINABALU: SAPP Chairman Yong Teck Lee says politicians shouldn’t cause a social media storm every time they have an unpleasant encounter with authorities. In …
Read More »Pregnant teacher dies after contracting Covid-19 at surprise baby shower
[ad_1] ANÁPOLIS, BRAZIL (ANN): A pregnant teacher died of Covid-19 after interacting with an asymptomatic friend at a surprise baby shower in Anápolis, Brazil. Camila Graciano was eight months pregnant when her friends threw the party for her earlier this month, according to The Sun on Aug. 26. The 31-year-old …
Read More »Following CBT Charge, Jason Lo Attacks Local Media
[ad_1] Singer Jason Lo has threatened to sue the media over CBT coverage of his trial. (Image from Facebook) KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Jason Jonathan Lo has criticized local media outlets in an Instagram post in response to articles posted about his ongoing breach of trust (CBT) case. In the video, …
Read More »Moratorium estimated at RM78.14 BLN as of August 21
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: The value of the moratorium on loan repayments by financial institutions was RM78.14 billion as of August 21, 2020, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz (photo) said today. Of this figure, the corporate sector used a total of RM27.35 billion, while the rakyat used RM50.79 billion. …
Read More »South Korea and Singapore agree on fast-track entry program for business people
[ad_1] SEOUL: South Korea and Singapore agreed on Wednesday to introduce a “fast-track” entry program this week for essential travel by businessmen and others, except for coronavirus entry restrictions, the Foreign Ministry said, the agency reported. Yonhap news. During telephone conversations, South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and her Singaporean …
Read More »Duo arrested after trying to bribe police and soldiers
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Three policemen and a soldier have been praised for arresting two foreigners who tried to bribe them. “On August 30, a crime prevention team consisting of two police corporals, a police officer and a private with the rank of private on patrol in Kota Damansara saw a …
Read More »Penang’s new ferries cannot carry any vehicles
[ad_1] Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and his delegation met with Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong in Kuala Lumpur last Thursday to resume Penang ferry services. GEORGE TOWN: It remains to be seen whether the new Penang Canal ferries will continue to be for vehicles and passengers or for …
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