[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has reached an agreement to recover more than $ 49 million involving the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, the Justice Department said. The government of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak established the 1MDB fund in 2009. The Department of Justice has estimated that …
Read More »In a leaked call, Obama describes Trump’s handling of the virus as chaotic
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: Former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as “chaotic” in a conference call with former members of his administration, a source said Saturday (May 9). Obama has stayed out of the fray even when Trump blamed him and his Democratic administration for …
Read More »Can Harapan trust Bersatu again?
[ad_1] YOURSAY | ‘Bersatu has lost its credibility as a trustworthy and reliable partner.’ Our only choice is Harapan, return to the right path – Mukhriz tells Bersatu Anonymous_1544340881: As a matter of logic, Bersatu deputy president Mukhriz Mahathir makes sense. Bersatu has a role in Pakatan Harapan where it …
Read More »Covid-19: One death, 54 new positive cases recorded in Malaysia – MoH
[ad_1] KUCHING: Malaysia recorded another fatality from Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) today, bringing the death toll to 108, says the Ministry of Health (MoH). “The latest victim involved a 74-year-old Malaysian woman who had a history of autoimmune disease, high blood pressure, and thyroid disease. “She was admitted to the …
Read More »Philippines to ease ban on international arrivals at Manila airport on Monday
[ad_1] MANILA: The Philippines will allow international flights to arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) starting Monday, the Philippine Civil Aviation Authority (CAAP) said on Saturday (May 9). “Beginning May 11, incoming and commercial international charter flights landing on the NAIA will have allocated days,” the CAAP notice said. …
Read More »Malaysia ranks 4th in global survey on public approval of Covid-19 crisis management
[ad_1] A new survey shows that Malaysians are generally happy with the government’s response to the Covid-19 crisis. PETALING JAYA: A new survey on citizens ’sentiments towards their governments’ response to the Covid-19 crisis has placed Malaysia at fourth place, ahead of neighbors Indonesia and Singapore. The survey, jointly conducted …
Read More »North Korean Kim Sends “Verbal Message” to China’s Xi
[ad_1] SEOUL: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sent a “verbal message” to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, state media KCNA reported Friday, after weeks of speculation about his health. The news agency did not explain what a “verbal message” meant, and it was unclear whether Kim and Xi had spoken directly. …
Read More »34 Thai people try to sneak home on bikes on rat trails
[ad_1] Two groups of Thais attempted to return home on rat tracks to avoid border checkpoints. SONGKHLA: Thai authorities have detained 34 Thai citizens, including six children, who tried to avoid undergoing health screenings at the Malaysian-Thai border by riding motorcycles on rat tracks. In two separate raids, 29 Thais, …
Read More »FT Ministry partners with nine companies to help provide jobs to the homeless
[ad_1] Approximately 300 of the Kuala Lumpur homeless will receive jobs with nine employers who will join the Career Preparation Program of the Ministry of Federal Territories. Companies that have joined the initiative include Adabi Consumer Industries Sdn Bhd, Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd, Harumi Brands Sdn Bhd, Top Glove Sdn …
Read More »All foreign security personnel will undergo swab tests, health screenings
[ad_1] PETALIZING JAYA: All foreign security personnel should undergo swab tests and health screenings to determine if they are carrying any Covid-19 infection. Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pix) He said these foreign security personnel are dealing with people who monitor shopping malls and supermarkets, so it would …
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