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Kuching storm blows off roof at Sarawak deputy premier’s family home
KUCHING, Aug 28 — The roof of Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian’s family house was blown off in a storm that hit several areas in Kuching […]
Putrajaya, six states across Malaysia at risk of worsening haze through Aug 31, MetMalaysia says
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Several areas across Malaysia remain at risk of hazy conditions and reduced visibility from August 27 to 31, according to weather forecast models monitored by […]
Viral video of cockroaches in food container prompts DBKL to shut BBQ outlet for 14 days (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — A video showing several insects believed to be cockroaches crawling inside a food container at a barbecue restaurant in the capital went viral on social […]
Nepal flood death toll climbs to 389 as rescue teams search for missing
ISTANBUL, Aug 28 — The death toll from floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 389, according to figures released by Nepal Police, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing a report […]
At least 10,000 families homeless after devastating Nepal floods
LONDON, Aug 28 — At least 10,000 families are estimated to have lost their homes in devastating flash floods in Nepal, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent […]
Temenggor, Gerik hit by 3.4-magnitude earthquake
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — A weak 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Temenggor area in Gerik, Perak at 12.06am today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). MetMalaysia said the earthquake […]
Fadhlina orders MOE integrity unit to probe case of Year Four pupil who died after sports event
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has directed the ministry’s Integrity Unit to take further action on a complaint filed by the family of Year […]
Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar, but Fed caution keeps gains in check
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday amid cautious sentiment ahead of signals from the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) at […]
Former HR minister M Saravanan arrives at KL court to cheers from supporters
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan arrived at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex here today to cheers from dozens of supporters. Saravanan arrived […]
Death penalty for corruption? Anger boils over as Indonesia’s free meals scheme becomes symbol of political rot
JAKARTA, Aug 28 — Hundreds of Indonesians marched on parliament on Thursday to demand harsher penalties for corrupt officials in a country historically blighted by graft in its public and […]