UPM has denied allegations that it engaged a private company to conduct ‘dog killing operations’ in its campus. “UPM expresses its regret over this incident, which has gone viral. “As an institution that upholds the aspirations of planetary health, including the welfare and wellbeing of animals, UPM will not compromise on what has taken place….
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and a private company have been implicated in the killing operations of dogs that was conducted in December 2024 and January 2025. Dr Kartini Farah Rahim of Filbert’s Foundation for Furry Friends revealed the details of the two operations during a press conference this morning. Kartini is also Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah…
In welcoming the retention of Malaysia within the Tier 2 ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, Home Ministry (MHA) described it as an international recognition of Malaysia’s continuous efforts to combat human trafficking crimes. “The report acknowledged that Malaysia has demonstrated significant efforts and progress in the fight against human trafficking,” it said….
Penang Chief Minister’ Chow Kon Yeow’s political secretary Lau Keng Ee today dismissed claims by Penang Gerakan chief Oh Tong Keong who claimed that the island state’s reserves had dwindled from RM1 billion when DAP took over in 2008 to RM 50 million now. Lau said checks with the state finance department found that Penang’s…
Cyberbully victim Swashna Subramaniam revealed that an NGO leader Joseph Prakash Sukumaran is cyberbullying in support cyberbullies who were also involved in the cyberbullying of the late A Rajeswari, better known as Esha. This is based on the fact that several cyberbullies who were involved in the cyberbullying of Esha who died last year have…
Pope Leo on Tuesday praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, and expressed hope that Hamas would endorse it. “There are very interesting elements” in the plan, the pope was quoted as saying by Italy’s ANSA news agency. “I hope Hamas will accept it within the established timeframe.” Hamas was not part…
Singapore’s High Court has blocked foreign liquidators from suing Standard Chartered and BSI Bank over transactions allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, ruling that Singapore’s cross-border insolvency framework cannot be applied to deals executed before the law took effect in 2018. The liquidators of Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners and Brazen Sky,…
President Donald Trump unveiled a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday and won cautious backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned he was still ready to “finish the job” against Hamas. However, Hamas had yet to comment and Netanyahu’s warning reflected the complexities lying ahead. “If Hamas rejects your plan, Mr President, or if…
Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, with the U.S. president pushing a Gaza peace proposal after a slew of Western leaders embraced Palestinian statehood in defiance of American and Israeli opposition. In Netanyahu’s fourth visit since Trump returned to office in January, the right-wing Israeli leader…
