S Atan, composer who worked with top Malaysian artistes, dies Posted on 16/11/2024 Composer S Atan died at his home in Kajang today. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Composer of Malay songs S Atan died at his home in Kajang this afternoon. He was 75. Atan, whose real name was Hashim Said, had been battling health issues, including a stroke and kidney problems, in recent years. He was admitted to a medical centre on Sept 16 for a lung infection. The father of six had been involved in the Malaysian music industry for over four decades. He composed more than 1,000 songs, working with iconic singers such as Siti Nurhaliza, SM Salim, Sharifah Aini, Sudirman Hj Arshad, Jamal Abdillah and Sheila Majid. News
US drops Malaysia from currency ‘monitoring list’ Posted on 15/11/2024 WASHINGTON, Nov 15 — The United States has added South Korea to its “monitoring list” of major trading partners whose currency practices call for closer attention, according to a Treasury Department report released Thursday. The semi-annual report looks into countries with large trade surpluses with respect to the United States… Read More
Interim report on separation of AG powers to be presented to Cabinet, says Fahmi Posted on 16/11/2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 15 — An interim report on the study of the separation of powers between the Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor (PP) will be presented to the Cabinet in the near future. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who is also unity government’s spokesperson, said the government remains committed to… Read More
RM250m bribery probe: Sarawak JKR to fully support MACC investigation involving ‘Datuk’, civil servant, says state director Posted on 08/12/2024 KUCHING, Dec 7 — Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak has pledged its full cooperation with authorities in the investigation of a bribery case involving a company director and a civil servant in the state. JKR Sarawak director Cassidy Morris confirmed the department’s awareness of the case and emphasised its commitment… Read More