Israel rejected proposals for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, defying allies including the United States which had called for an immediate three-week halt in fighting to allow for diplomacy to avert a wider war. “There will be no ceasefire in the north,” Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on X. “We will continue to fight against the…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is prepared to declare his assets immediately should he be investigated by the authorities. “Some leaders, when they become the prime minister or the finance minister, amassed hundreds of millions and some even up to billions of ringgit,” he said. He was commenting on an unnamed individual who was…
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow should decide on the question of whether the tenure of the Penang Hindu Endowment Board chairman RSN Rayer, said PHEB member Senator A. Lingeshwaran. “The chief minister should decide since the names nominated for PHEB was given by him and the appointment was done by the governor as stipulated in…
The United States, France and several allies called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border while also expressing support for a ceasefire in Gaza following intense discussions at the United Nations on Wednesday. The ceasefire would apply to the Israel-Lebanon “Blue Line,” the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel, and would allow the…
Two podcast shows focused on Steven Sim Chee Keong’s election as Penang DAP chief in the recently concluded state polls. The hosts of both shows saw Sim as a formidable chief minister for Penang. Keluar Sekejap co-host Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar speculated on Sim being the future CM or even the party secretary general at…
B Sathiskumar, better known as Dulal Brothers on TikTok has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for cyberbullying TikTok influencer A Rajeswary, better known as Esha. Esha, 29, was found dead in July at her home after filing a report that she was harassed on TikTok. The sentence was given by Kuala Lumpur sessions court…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has promised an allocation of RM20 million to build Hindu crematoriums nationwide. “There would be about eight crematoriums, each would cost about RM2.5 million,” said Senator Datuk C Sivaraj to Harapan Daily. He said this based on a meeting that Anwar had with all Indian MPs and senators yesterday….
Bursa Malaysia extended its positive momentum this morning, buoyed by favourable global market sentiment, according to an analyst. At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) appreciated 2.59 points to 1,672.96, from Tuesday’s close of 1,670.37. The benchmark index opened stronger, up 3.69 points at 1,674.06. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers…
Singapore’s Attorney-General’s Chambers is expected to “take a decision soon” on Singapore-based Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, after former transport minister S Iswaran pleaded guilty yesterday to bribery and obstruction of justice charges, Business Times reported. The report did not specify what the AGC’s decision would be about, nor the precise timeline of it….
The Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2024 (Act 852) will take effect on October 1, said the Health Ministry. “This Act covers regulations on the registration, sale, packaging, labelling, and the prohibition of smoking in public places. “The rules and orders that will be enforced include electronic cigarettes,” said the ministry in a…
