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James Chai set to return to MACC today with investigators chasing leads in RM1.1b saga
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern, known as James Chai, will return to give evidence at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters […]
White House hails ‘Two Kings’ as Trump hosts UK’s Charles III
WASHINGTON, April 29 — Donald Trump has never made a secret of his love for royalty. But the US president revealed Tuesday it runs in the family – his mother […]
OpenAI soap opera plays out in court as Musk accuses ‘Scam Altman’ of ‘looting charities’
OAKLAND, April 29 — Billionaire Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday to accuse OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman of betraying the AI company’s altruistic origins, in a trial that […]
How cheap can public hospitals get? Here’s a how-to guide to receiving care from MOH specialised institutions
KUALA LUMPUR, ?? – Malaysia’s healthcare system has seen rapid evolution over the decades, marked by the expansion of both private and government hospitals across the country. However, public hospitals […]
UAE quits Opec, Opec+ after protesting lack of protection from Iran attacks
DUBAI, April 28 — The United Arab Emirates said today it was quitting Opec and Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, […]
Thai govt plans 1,000-baht exit tax on travellers to boost local tourism subsidies
BANGKOK, April 28 — Thailand is planning to reintroduce a departure levy on its own citizens travelling abroad, with proceeds earmarked to support domestic tourism programmes. Tourism and Sports Minister […]
Sweden issues ‘early warning’ of potential jet fuel shortage
STOCKHOLM, April 28 —Sweden has given notice of a potential shortage of jet fuel stemming from ​the war in the Middle East, Energy Minister Ebba Busch said today. A two-month […]
Owner claims 100-year legacy wiped out as Penang demolishes Waterfall Cafe
GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — The owner of the landmark Waterfall Cafe in Penang today claimed the demolition of the long-standing eatery has destroyed a family business he says dates […]
Overcrowded, understaffed and in urgent need of upgrades: Sabah lawmaker says Sandakan Hospital buckling under strain
KOTA KINABALU, April 28 — Healthcare services in Sandakan are struggling to keep pace with demand, making it the hospital with some of the highest mortality rates in the country, […]
Pakatan condemns ‘betrayal’ by 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno lawmakers
KUALA LUMPUR April 28 Pakatan Harapan (PH) has strongly condemned the actions of 14 Umno state assemblymen from the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in Negeri Sembilan, accusing them of betraying […]