Prosecution seeks to prove 13 teens assaulted Lahad Datu college student before his death Posted on 20/11/2024 TAWAU, Nov 20 — The prosecution in the trial of 13 Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu students, charged with the murder of Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, will prove that the accused assaulted the Biotechnology programme student at the same college prior to his death. Deputy public prosecutor Nur Nisla… Read more
Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time on war’s 1,000th day Posted on 20/11/2024 A Ukrainian military Telegram channel posted an image of US-supplied ATACMS missiles fired from an undisclosed location. (Lachen Pyshe Telegram/AP pic) KYIV: Ukraine used US ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory on Tuesday, taking advantage of newly granted permission from the outgoing administration of president Joe Biden on the war’s… Read more
Guardiola set to extend stay as Man City boss Posted on 20/11/2024 Speculation grew over Pep Guardiola’s future as City faced uncertainty amid a hearing for 115 breaches of Premier League financial rules. (EPA Images pic) MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola is set to extend his stay in charge of Manchester City by signing a one-year extension to his contract, the Athletic reported on Tuesday…. Read more
Old magic missing as Nadal’s farewell starts with defeat Posted on 20/11/2024 Spain’s Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd after his loss to Netherlands’ Botic Van De Zandschulp at the Davis Cup quarterfinal in Malaga. (EPA Images pic) MALAGA: Rafael Nadal could not conjure the old magic as the 22-times Grand Slam champion lost a Davis Cup singles for the first time… Read more
Werder Bremen leave X due to ‘hate speech’ concerns Posted on 20/11/2024 Werder Bremen, who last won the German title in 2004, have more than 600,000 followers on the social media platform. (EPA Images pic) BERLIN: German club Werder Bremen have joined fellow Bundesliga side St Pauli in leaving social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, citing an “incredible” increase in “hate… Read more
Japan on cusp of World Cup as Son scores in Palestine draw Posted on 20/11/2024 Headers from Japan’s Koki Ogawa and Ko Itakura put them two goals ahead at half-time against China at Xiamen Egret stadium. (AFC pic) HONG KONG: Japan are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup after a 3-1 win at China on Tuesday, while Son Heung-min scored again as South… Read more
Nadal to play singles for Spain at Davis Cup in final competition Posted on 20/11/2024 Rafael Nadal will open Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands on Tuesday in a singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp. (AP pic) MALAGA: Soon-to-retire Rafael Nadal will open Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands on Tuesday in a singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp, tournament officials… Read more
Health ministry staff involved in false Socso claims probe back to work Posted on 20/11/2024 MACC had remanded 36 suspects in connection with the Socso disability claims in September, comprising five orthopaedic specialists, 19 claimants, nine agents and three runners. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA: The five health ministry officials in Penang allegedly involved in falsifying Social Security Organisation (Socso) disability claims have resumed their duties…. Read more
Kartel tipu tuntutan Perkeso: 5 pegawai KKM dipindah hospital Posted on 20/11/2024 Sebelum ini SPRM menahan 32 individu termasuk tiga pegawai perubatan di Pulau Pinang bagi membantu siasatan berhubung kartel dikatakan memalsukan tuntutan hilang upaya Perkeso di negeri itu. PETALING JAYA: Lima pegawai Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) terbabit kartel memalsukan tuntutan hilang upaya Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (Perkeso) dipindahkan ke hospital lain sementara menunggu… Read more
Dr M draws flak over photos of signboards in Chinese Posted on 20/11/2024 Yesterday, Dr Mahathir Mohamad questioned if Malaysia had become part of China after seeing several shops at Pavilion Bukit Jalil with large Chinese characters. (X pic) PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has drawn flak from netizens over his criticism of signboards with large Chinese characters and English… Read more