Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to push back today against media speculation that a new Gaza truce was in the works, telling relatives of hostages held by Hamas that the Palestinian militant group has not made any solid offer. “There is no real proposal by Hamas. It’s not true. I am saying this as…
Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick has called upon the Sabah state government to register its claim over the 40% tax revenue payment with Putrajaya. He who is also Upko president stated that Sabah never formally submitted a request that demanded a payment settlement which the state is entitled to under the Federal…
US Central Command forces yesterday conducted strikes against three Houthi anti-ship missiles that were aimed into the Southern Red Sea and were prepared to launch, the US military said on X. US forces identified the missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined that they presented an imminent threat to merchant vessels and the US…
The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) today received the thumbs up, over its probes on the exposes revealed via the Pandora and Panama Papers, from a member of the government’s Special Committee on Corruption. The MACC however was reminded to conduct the probe in a non-partisan manner. “Don’t let it be that only those who…
Malaysia’s economy is estimated to grow by 3.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q 2023) against 3.3 percent in the previous quarter, said Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM). On an annual basis, Malaysia’s economy grew moderately at 3.8 per cent in 2023 after an 8.7 per cent growth in 2022, it added. Chief…
Thailand’s digital wallet handout scheme worth $14.3 billion may be delayed, announced Thai prime minister Srettha Thavisin. The scheme has been promoted as a stimulus measure to revive the sluggish economy and Srettha had not specified its launch date. It was initially slated to take off in February, reported Reuters. This scheme enables the government…
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated his opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state once the current conflict, that began on Oct 7 last year, ends. He voved to press on with the offensive in Gaza “until complete victory” – destruction of Hamas and the return of the remaining Israeli hostages. This is…
Malaysian Army (ATM) praised the swift response of Corporal Mazlan Abdul Rahman who saved two people who fell off the Penang Bridge yesterday. “The swift action saved the lives of the civilians believed to have fallen into the sea. The bravery and quick action shown by him should serve as an example for all TDM…
Qatar and France have brokered a deal to send humanitarian aid for the hostages held by Hamas and and Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Medicines would be delivered to Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Basic supplies would be given to Gazans. Both Israel and Hamas have agreed to the deal. The humanitarian aid supply would leave…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to task over the latter’s claim that Indians in Malaysia are not “completely loyal to Malaysia”. “There are former leaders who are trying to cover their wrongdoings by insulting the people, Malays and even (by claiming) the Chinese and Indians are not…
