Pesara rugi RM260,000 angkara ‘phone scam’ Posted on 23/11/2024 Polis mengingatkan masyarakat sentiasa peka dengan trend penipuan dalam talian berikutan modus operandi penjenayah sentiasa berubah dan semakin canggih dengan perkembangan teknologi. KUANTAN: Seorang pesara kerugian RM260,950 selepas terperdaya dengan sindiket penipuan menyamar sebagai pegawai dari Pusat Respons Scam Kebangsaan (NSRC) dan polis. Ketua Polis Pahang, Yahaya Othman, berkata wanita… Read more
Don’t just ‘rubber stamp’ citizenship law amendments, Senate told Posted on 23/11/2024 The proposed amendments to the citizenship provisions in the Federal Constitution, passed in the lower house, are expected to be debated in the upcoming Dewan Negara session. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Former senator Ti Lian Ker has called for the Dewan Negara to exercise its responsibility and not simply approve… Read more
Too early to discuss Perikatan’s ‘poster boy’ for GE16, Bersatu veep Faizal tells PAS allies Posted on 23/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Perikatan Nasional (PN) reportedly has yet to determine its candidate for prime minister in the 16th general election (GE16), as discussions on election strategies are considered premature. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Vice-President Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu was quoted saying the coalition’s leadership had however… Read more
PM Anwar’s global outreach boosts Malaysia’s diplomatic and economic positioning Posted on 23/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent diplomatic engagements in Egypt, Brazil and other global platforms have positioned Malaysia as a key player in balancing ties between the Global South and Western powers, Universiti Malaya (UM) Security and International Relations analyst Collins Chong Yew Keat… Read more
‘Not right’ for just Bersatu to determine Perikatan’s GE16 PM candidate, PAS spiritual leader Hashim says Posted on 23/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Hashim Jasin has reportedly urged Perikatan Nasional (PN) to hold discussions on the coalition’s chairmanship and its candidate for prime minister in the 16th general election (GE16). Hashim said the talks should involve all component parties to ensure a collective decision… Read more
Sorry for any unpleasant stay in Malaysia, Tourism Minister Tiong tells tourists from China Posted on 23/11/2024 SHANGHAI, Nov 23 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing reportedly apologised to tourists from China over the country’s shortcomings. Speaking at the China International Travel Mart (CITM) in Shanghai, Tiong said several Chinese tourists have complained of “unpleasantness” while travelling in Malaysia. “For our shortcomings,… Read more
Lost your SPM cert? Education Ministry can reprint it for you with discount at the Madani govt’s anniversary event Posted on 23/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil today revealed a surprise hit during the Two Years of Madani Government event: Education Ministry’s booth offering reprints of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificates. However, the said the most popular event at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) remains the Road Transport… Read more
Spain fines ‘abusive’ budget airlines US$187mil Posted on 23/11/2024 Volotea and Vueling are among five carriers charged by the Spanish government. (EPA Image pic) MADRID: Spain’s leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet €179 million (US$187 million) for “abusive practices” such as charging passengers for hand luggage. The carriers, which included Spanish… Read more
5 medics dead after Israel pounds southern Lebanon, outskirts of Beirut Posted on 23/11/2024 Hezbollah said it had fired rockets at Israeli troops east of Khiyam at least four times today. (EPA Images pic) BEIRUT: Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon and the outskirts of the capital Beirut today, killing at least five medics, and ground troops clashed with Hezbollah fighters in the south. Israel… Read more
Bin Zayed International ditches RM40bil Langkasuka project Posted on 23/11/2024 A still from the project video shows an artist’s impression of the reclamation project at Padang Matsirat in Langkawi. (File pic) PETALING JAYA: Bin Zayed International LLC, a subsidiary of Dubai-based conglomerate BZIG Group, has officially withdrawn from the RM40 billion 99-island Langkasuka project in Langkawi due to limited growth… Read more