Outcome uncertain as Japan’s ruling party heads to vote on next PM
TOKYO, Sept 27 — Japan’s ruling party votes on Wednesday for the country’s next prime minister in an election that has turned into the most unpredictable race since Shinzo Abe made a surprise comeback almost a decade ago, defeating a popular rival in a runoff. The winner of the Sept. 29 contest to lead the […]
Myanmar air strikes reported in battle, internet cut in more areas
(Reuters) – Myanmar’s military launched air strikes at the weekend after clashes with fighters opposed to the junta in the Sagaing region, according to media and a militia member, as phone lines and the internet were also severed in some districts. The Southeast Asian country has been in crisis since the army seized power on […]
Govt already discussing new price cap for Covid-19 self-test kits, says deputy minister
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 27 — The government is considering a new controlled price on the Covid-19 self-test kits earlier than the expected date in December, said Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Rosol Wahid. He said discussions on the matter involving various stakeholders were underway. Rosol said the opening of the economic, tourism and education sectors […]
Covid-19 deaths jump to 278 on Sunday
KUALA LUMPUR: New Covid-19 fatalities climbed to 278 on Sunday (Sept 26) from 228 deaths the previous day. According to the Health Ministry’s CovidNow portal, brought-in-dead (BID) cases also jumped drastically from only 36 cases on Saturday to 99 cases yesterday. To date, the virus has claimed 25,437 lives in the country, including 5,022 BID […]
Ismail Sabri unveils 12th Malaysia Plan in Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Sept 27)
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has begun tabling the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Sept 27). Among the areas of the development roadmap’s focus are social welfare and protection for workers and the rakyat, particularly the needs of the bottom 40% (B40) group. Other key areas […]
