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IJM not under MACC probe, investigation limited to individuals
KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Corporation Bhd said it is not involved as an entity in an ongoing investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), following clarification from the anti-graft body. Read […]
Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says
ROME, March 24 (Reuters) – Europe is dangerously unprepared to tackle a growing wildfire crisis, and must overhaul its fleets of firefighting aircraft and step up investment, according to a […]
Drone that crashed in Lithuania came from Ukraine, Lithuanian PM says
VILNIUS, March 24 (Reuters) – A military drone which crashed in Lithuania on Monday came from Ukraine and had been aimed at Russia before losing its way, Lithuania’s prime minister […]
Kremlin on Reuters fiscal fund report: these issues are currently being worked out
MOSCOW, March 24 (Reuters) – The Kremlin on Tuesday, when asked about a Reuters report that Russia was postponing a plan to boost long-term fiscal reserves, said that the issues […]
Johor to tighten SOPs on fireworks after March 23 blaze destroys two vehicles
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government will tighten standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the sale of fireworks, says state housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. Read […]
Malaysia not at risk of water bankruptcy, says Fadillah
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is not among the countries at risk of ‘water bankruptcy’, as feared globally, as it still has sufficient raw water resources, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Read full […]
MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for three states until 7pm
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states until 7pm on Tuesday (March 24). Read full story Date: 24 […]
Three districts in Kedah hit Level 2 heatwave status, says MetMalaysia
PETALING JAYA: Three districts in Kedah have hit Level 2 heatwave status, with the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) warning of persistently high temperatures across parts of the peninsula. Read full story […]
Daim’s children to give statements to MACC on April 6
PETALING JAYA: All four children of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin are expected to present themselves at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters on April 6 to have their […]
Japan’s cherry blossom picnics feel the pinch of global inflation
TOKYO: Global inflation is taking a bite out of Japan’s iconic “hanami” cherry blossom picnics, with an index tracking food and drink costs up 25% since 2020, private think tank […]