German President says armed forces must protect nation, pledges support to Ukraine
BERLIN (Reuters) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier promised further military support to Ukraine on Thursday and warned the incoming defence minister that Germany’s armed forces must once again become capable of protecting the nation. Social Democrat Boris Pistorius was officially made minister on Thursday, at a time when Germany is under growing pressure from Western […]
Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister
WELLINGTON, New Zealand: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that she will not contest this year’s general elections. Fighting back tears, Ardern told reporters in Napier that Feb. 7 will be her last day as the country’s leader. “I am not leaving because it was hard. Had that been the case I probably […]
New KLIA passport office expected to reduce congestion at nearby passport offices
SEPANG: The newly operational Immigration Department passport office at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to reduce congestion at nearby passport offices. Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said in his speech that the passport office could benefit 3.4 million people of the Sepang district and its surrounding areas like Kuala Langat, […]
Man found burnt to death in noon house fire
KOTA BARU: A man was burnt to death in a fire at his home in Kampung Huda, here, today. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, has yet to be identified. Kota Baru Fire and Rescue Station chief Zukeri Shafie said a 14-man team in a fire engine rushed to the scene after receiving […]
Over 2.5 million passports issued last year, says Home Minister
SEPANG: More than 2.5 million Malaysians were bitten by the travel bug last year following the easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said this was based on the Immigration Department having issued a total of 2,574,435 international passports last year, a 25% increase compared with 2,006,208 issued […]
OPR dikekalkan, masih 2.75 peratus
Kuala Lumpur: Jawatankuasa Dasar Monetari (MPC) Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) hari ini memutuskan untuk mengekalkan Kadar Dasar Semalaman (OPR) pada 2.75 peratus. Keputusan berkenaan dilihat agak mengejutkan selepas empat kenaikan berturut-turut. Kenaikan empat kali berturut-turut dicatatkan sejak tahun lalu bermula Mei, Julai, September dan November 2022, dengan masing-masing meningkat sebanyak 25 mata asas kepada 2.75 […]
Suruhanjaya Kanak-Kanak badan berkanun bebas lindungi kanak-kanak
PUTRAJAYA: Suruhanjaya Kanak-Kanak yang bakal ditubuhkan akan berfungsi sebagai sebuah badan berkanun yang bebas untuk melindungi dan memelihara kanak-kanak, kata Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-undang dan Reformasi Institusi) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Beliau dalam kenyataan hari ini berkata suruhanjaya itu akan berfungsi untuk mempromosi kesedaran dan pendidikan terhadap hak kanak-kanak kepada kerajaan dan […]
Polis Sabah tingkat rondaan sempena Tahun Baharu Cina
KOTA KINABALU: Polis Sabah meningkatkan rondaan dan penguatkuasaan di 30 lokasi ‘black spot’ yang dikenal pasti penyumbang kepada kemalangan sepanjang Op Selamat 19 sempena Tahun Baharu Cina 2023. Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah, Datuk Idris Abdullah, berkata operasi bermula semalam hingga 27 Januari Januari itu membabitkan 33 pegawai dan 234 anggota dari Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik […]
Ikan koi, ikan emas cuba diseludup dari Singapura dirampas
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kuarantin dan Pemeriksaan Malaysia (MAQIS) Johor mematahkan cubaan menyeludup masuk hiasan dari Singapura di Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB), di sini semalam. Pengarah MAQIS Johor, Edie Putra Md Yusof, berkata ia hasil pemeriksaan dijalankan pegawai penguat kuasa MAQIS dengan kerjasama Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (Kastam) pada jam 6 petang. Katanya, pemeriksaan […]
