Malaysia

PETALING JAYA – Around 61% of Malaysians agreed with the High Court’s conviction of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak of all seven charges relating to the RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd case. According to Merdeka Center survey, More than half of Malay respondents agreed with the court’s decision, while 18% said otherwise. The independent pollster released today …

PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia has announced today that passport holders from countries such as the Philippines, India and Indonesia will be prohibited on entering the country due to the current spikes of Covid-19 cases in those countries. According to Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri, the new restrictions will take effect from September 7 onwards and will be applied to permanent …

LOS ANGELES – Chadwick Boseman, the star of Marvel’s movie Black Panther, has died at the age of 43 after his 4 year battle with colon cancer. The Black Panther star did not publicly discussed his health conditions. He was first diagnosed with the disease in 2016 but continued to do Hollywood films. According to the statement posted on the …

KUALA LUMPUR: ‘Malaysia Cares’ was the chosen theme of this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day, as a show of appreciation towards the frontliners and their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said, Malaysians wants to ensure peace, stability and prosperity in the country. He hopes that the attitude of concern can be …

PETALING JAYA – Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin rejected Philippine’s claim on the state saying that Sabah will always be part of Malaysia and the Federation. PM Muhyiddin said that the federal government in under any circumstances will concede to the State’s sovereignity and challege to the status. “We will never concede. Sabah will remain in Malaysia.” He added. …

PETALING JAYA – Church leaders on Friday told PAS lawmaker who claimed all religions prohibited the consumption of alcohol that Christianity does not forbid liqour but Bible clearly states that it condemns intoxication and debauchery. Director of the Catholic Research Centre in the archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur Rev Clarence Devadass said that the Church is not against the alcohol per …

PETALING JAYA – US investment bank Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has made $2.5 billion payment that was promised to the Malaysian government to settle the accusations related to the 1MDB. The funds will be used to repay the outstanding debt of the controversial state fund. The source with knowledge of the settlement has confirmed that the payment was transferred to …

KUALA LUMPUR – The Election Commission (EC) has hired 689 workers to help facilitate the upcoming Slim state by-election tomorrow. The election will involve 12 polling centers and 54 channels. EC chairman Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh said that the polling centers will be at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Changkat Sulaiman; SK Trolak Selatan; SK Kuala Slim; SK Slim River; SK Seri …

PETALING JAYA – Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan has reiterated that the government does not owe anyone an explanation for withdrawing a bill. The minister was referring to the Cabinet’s decision to withdraw a bill that will limit the term of the prime minister to two terms. Takiyuddin added that the bill was …

PETALING JAYA – According to senior minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, The country’s border will remain close for non-Malaysians who is seeking to work in the country. The comment came after hearing several pleads from businesses with staff or workers stuck abroad such as Thailand or whose home helper currently in Philippines or Indonesia. While he is aware of …