Lebih 17,000 remaja hamil tanpa kahwin, kata Nancy Posted on 10/11/2024 Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Nancy Shukri, berkata 44,263 kes kehamilan remaja direkodkan sejak lima tahun lalu. (Gambar Freepik) KUCHING: Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat Nancy Shukri menyuarakan kebimbangan isu kehamilan remaja, perkahwinan bawah umur, pembuangan bayi, dan pengguguran tidak selamat di negara ini. Beliau berkata, berdasarkan data… Read more
Russia downs 32 drones in biggest attack on Moscow Posted on 10/11/2024 A woman was killed in the previous largest drone attack on Moscow in September. (Russian emergency situations ministry/AP pic) MOSCOW: Russia downed 32 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow overnight, the city’s mayor said today, in the largest attack on the capital since Russia began its offensive in Ukraine in 2022. The… Read more
Perak council denies ‘cruel’ dumping of dead strays, files police report Posted on 10/11/2024 Videos of dumped puppies were reportedly posted by a former municipal councillor. (X pics) PETALING JAYA: The Manjung Municipal Council (MPM) has filed a police report over allegations that it had “cruelly” disposed of dead stray dogs by dumping them in a pit. The council said a viral video on… Read more
Police on prowl for thieves behind missing body parts from tiger run over by lorry on Gerik-Jeli highway Posted on 10/11/2024 SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — The theft of body parts from a tiger found dead, believed to have been hit by a lorry in Perak yesterday, is now under police investigation. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, said the ministry is taking the issue seriously… Read more
U Mobile promises better, more affordable services for Malaysians with second 5G network Posted on 10/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Following Tan Sri Vincent Tan’s statement defending U Mobile’s award for Malaysia’s second 5G network, the orange telco has issued a press release highlighting that it is in the best position to roll out a new 5G network for the country. It also reiterated that… Read more
DPM Fadillah says decision on extra parliamentary seats for Sabah, Sarawak won’t be in time for GE16 Posted on 10/11/2024 KUCHING, Nov 10 — The implementation of additional parliamentary seats in Sabah and Sarawak will only be finalised after the 16th General Election (GE16), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said this is because several legal aspects need to be reviewed before the necessary amendments can be… Read more
Mat Sabu denies freeze on Nafas constitution to get rid of Umno influence in national farmers’ group Posted on 10/11/2024 IPOH, Nov 10 — The suspension of the constitution of the National Farmers’ Organisation (NAFAS) is not politically motivated, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu today. He said the decision was made after a discussion with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “The… Read more
Veteran journalist Rosnah Majid, Malaysia’s first Kajai Award recipient, dies at 71 Posted on 10/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — Veteran journalist and former politician Datuk Rosnah Abd Majid, 71, passed away at her sister’s residence in Teluk Bahang, Penang, at 9.30 this morning. Her passing was confirmed by her sister, Mariam Abd Majid, when contacted by Bernama, today. “It was known that she had… Read more
Amanah VP defends Johor chapter for laying claim to 20 state seats Posted on 10/11/2024 Amanah vice-president Mahfuz Omar was confident that BN leaders were open to negotiations to ensure no clashes between the two parties at the polls. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Amanah vice-president Mahfuz Omar has come to the defence of a Johor chapter leader for laying claim to up to 20 state… Read more
Govt wants Dhaka to clarify extradition request for duo Posted on 10/11/2024 Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he has discussed Bangladesh’s extradition request with the attorney-general and inspector-general of police. NIBONG TEBAL: The government wants Bangladesh to clarify the purpose of its request to extradite two businessmen, Bestinet Sdn Bhd founder Aminul Islam and his associate Ruhul Amin. Home minister Saifuddin… Read more