Transport Ministry mulls cargo hub proposal for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport Posted on 02/12/2024 BATU GAJAH, Dec 2 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is studying a proposal from the Perak government to build a cargo warehousing complex at the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) in Ipoh. Its minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, said the ministry was studying the matter with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). “LTSAS, although it does not have the status of an international airport, there are flights from abroad. It is not only a passenger terminal, but cargo is also a very important component of the airport,” he told a press conference after a fundraising dinner here last night. Also present was Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who is also Perak DAP chairman. Meanwhile, Loke said MAHB has been carrying out upgrading work at LTSAS since the beginning of this year involving the foyer and counters and they are expected to be completed soon. “This upgrading work is more about ‘optimising’ the existing room, re-arranging the departure and arrival counters by adding a counter for ‘check in’ to make passengers more comfortable,” he said. He said the improvements are to enable industry players to operate effectively in a competitive environment while ensuring consumers receive integrated and efficient logistics services. — Bernama News
In 1MDB trial, Najib claims former US AG Loretta Lynch set out to ‘literally to lynch me’ Posted on 09/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today claimed that the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) forfeiture action in 2016 to recover more than US$1 billion of 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) assets was a conspiracy between two political parties in the US and Malaysia to… Read More
Liverpool build eight-point lead after Salah inspires comeback at Southampton Posted on 25/11/2024 Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (left) shields the ball from Southampton’s Jack Stephens during the match at St Mary’s stadium. (AP pic) SOUTHAMPTON: Premier League leaders Liverpool beat bottom side Southampton 3-2 on Sunday to build a sizeable eight-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City after Mohamed Salah led a second-half comeback… Read More
US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China’s chip sector Posted on 03/12/2024 Jake Sullivan says that Washington will keep working with allies and partners to proactively and aggressively safeguard their world-leading technologies and know-how. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: The US announced new export restrictions on Monday taking aim at China’s ability to make advanced semiconductors – used in weapon systems and artificial… Read More