Author: ANDREW ONG

The retail price of diesel in Peninsula Malaysia will be reduced by 5 sen per litre to RM3.30. “In line with the global decrease in oil prices, the government has decided to reduce the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia by 5 sen per litre to RM3.30 per litre for the period from August…

The Cameron Highlands District Council (MDCH) has dismantled Cameron’s Santorini, a tourist attraction inspired by a Greek island named Santorini, due to the lack of official approval. “The Cameron Highlands District Council has implemented enforcement action against one of the illegal constructions in Cameron Highlands, namely Cameron’s Santorini,” said MDCH, via Facebook. MDCH aims to…

The DAP’s central executive committee (CEC) member Vincent Wu Him Ven said DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke’s remark about Gerakan president Datuk Dominic Lau having thick skin was a subjective judgement based on known facts.  “Gerakan and Lau have been repeatedly asked to leave by Pas but continue to stubbornly stay. “If this isn’t thick-skinned, what is?”…

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said the ringgit had shown remarkable performance, reaching its highest level since April 2023. “For instance, our ringgit has shown remarkable performance, recording its largest daily gain in 9 years and reaching its highest level since April 2023. “This not only reflected the strength of the national economy but…

China Press reported that Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain refuted rumours of imminent major personnel changes at the top levels of the police force. Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) chief executive officer Yong Kai Ping, stated that the integrated circuit (IC) design hub located in the Puchong Financial Corporate Centre…

DAP vice chairman Teresa Kok blasts Terengganu authorities for being arrogant and discriminatory. Kok, who is also Seputeh MP, accused them of using arbitrary interpretations of regulations to suppress non-Muslim cultural activities. “The Guan Di Temple event did not invite Muslims or promote the event to them. “Terengganu’s claim that passersby could see the performance,…

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) stated that food products containing the popular Chinese herbal syrup, Pei Pa Koa, are permitted in Singapore. This reason is that herbal syrup does not cause issues in small quantities. “In view of the low levels of each herbal ingredient in the food, Pei Pa Koa-flavoured food products are unlikely…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged Meta’s apology for deleting his condolence posts about the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Facebook and Instagram.  Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil hoped that this situation would not repeat. “I took note, I contacted the prime minister, and he acknowledged Meta’s apology,” Fahmi said. “The prime minister…

Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman announced that to stop illegal entry by individuals seeking to harvest durians from durian plantations owned by the Pahang Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPP), police will increase patrols and intensify operations. “Ops Sekat is ongoing, and police will coordinate our enforcement with the other agencies to prevent people from…

Johor police chief Commissioner M. Kumar said the police are investigating a new lead and would find the motive behind the kidnapping of Albertine Leo soon. “The (31-year-old) suspect is under remand until Saturday (Aug 10). “The case is still being investigated (and) we have found new leads to help us in this matter. “This…