China softens tone on COVID severity after protests
BEIJING, Dec 1 – China is softening its tone on the severity of COVID-19 and easing some coronavirus restrictions even…
Rosmah’s money laundering, tax evasion trial set to begin May 12, 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The High Court today fixed 15 days beginning from May 12 next year for Datin Seri Rosmah…
Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin dies aged 96
BEIJING, Nov 30 — Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin passed away due to leukemia and multiple organ failure in Shanghai at 12.13…
Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$105.23 bln as at end October
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$105.23 billion (US$1=RM4.50) as at end-October 2022, in accordance…
Police can’t be used to defend PM’s reputation, says rights group
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 — Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) today said it was “unacceptable” for the new government to call…
Bar Council files suit against police, govt for stopping walk for justice
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The Malaysian Bar Council has filed a lawsuit against the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the…
No more approvals for procurements without tender – Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that approvals for government procurements under his leadership can no…
Judge reminds Rosmah’s lawyers to prioritise money laundering case
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — High Court Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan today reminded the defence team representing Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor in her money…
Cabinet to be formed after considering views of all parties in gov’t – PM
PETALING JAYA, Nov 28 — The formation of the unity government Cabinet will be made as soon as possible, after…
U.S. weighs sending 100-mile strike weapons to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 – The Pentagon is considering a Boeing proposal to supply Ukraine with cheap, small precision weapons; bombs…