Myanmar’s Suu Kyi awaits walkie-talkie verdict
YANGON: Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hear the verdict in her trial for illegally importing walkie-talkies on Monday, the latest in a catalogue of judgements in a junta court that could see her jailed for decades. The Nobel laureate has been detained since the generals staged a coup against her […]
Dutch prosecutors to demand sentences for MH17 suspects
THE HAGUE, Dec 20 — Dutch prosecutors will this week set out their sentencing demands for four men on trial in absentia over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in war-torn Ukraine in 2014. Prosecutors will also formally present the indictment during three days of hearings from Monday, charging the men with the murders […]
Death toll in Philippines typhoon hits 208
MANILA, Dec 20 — The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has surged to 208, the national police said Monday, making it one of the deadliest storms to hit the country in recent years. At least 239 people were injured and 52 were missing after Typhoon Rai ravaged the […]
National debt stands at RM969.3b as of end-Sept, 64pc of GDP, Dewan Negara told
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — The federal government has never failed to meet its obligation to repay its debts according to schedule, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Finance Minister II Yamani Hafez Musa said this proves that the government remains disciplined in terms of sustainable debt management. He said as of end-September, the national debt stood at RM969.3 […]
Several roads in eight Selangor districts remain closed
KUALA LUMPUR: Several highways and main roads within eight districts in Selangor, and near the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) remain closed due to floods as of 10am, today. Police confirmed today, that nine roads are flooded and closed in Klang Utara, followed by Sg Buloh (2), Subang Jaya (11), Kuala Langat (27), Sepang (5), […]
Health Minister Khairy gets bipartisan support to delay tabling controversial amendments to Act 342
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today that he would postpone the tabling the amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 or Act 342 to the next sitting, citing concerns over several aspects of the Bill that could prompt public non-compliance. The decision was reached after prolonged engagement with […]
Floods: Three drowning victims found in Taman Sri Muda, says Shah Alam OCPD
PETALING JAYA: Three drowning victims have been found in Taman Sri Muda as of Monday (Dec 20), says Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Baharudin Mat Taib. ACP Baharudin said all three victims were male. “Two of the victims have been identified as Malaysians while the identity of the third is yet to be determined,” he […]
