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Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it

Congratulations to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po for getting the city’s budget to sail through the Legislative Council. It wasn’t always such smooth sailing and Chan would do well to acknowledge as much. When Chan…

Sarawak deputy premier: 48 projects under 12MP driving Mukah’s rise as economic hub

KUCHING, May 4 — The implementation of 48 projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) is accelerating Mukah’s emergence as a new economic growth hub in Sarawak, said Deputy Premier Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said…

Couple freed on bail as police zero in on two teens over 61-stab murder in Ketereh

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — A couple remanded in connection with the death of a 19-year-old college student found with 61 stab wounds in Ketereh, Kelantan, has been released on police bail, as investigations continue to focus…

Sarawak building knowledge economy driven by ‘brain power’, says premier

KUCHING, May 4 — Sarawak is placing emphasis on strengthening a knowledge-based economy driven by ‘brain power’ and expanding its global connectivity as key pillars shaping the state’s future, said the Premier. Tan Sri…

Cities must embrace arts to nurture well-rounded youth, says Sarawak minister

KUCHING, May 4 — Cities should go beyond infrastructure development by providing avenues for artistic expression and recreational activities, said Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk…

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PMO: Lee Hsien Loong to visit Pahang, Terengganu to deepen Malaysia-Singapore ties

SINGAPORE, May 4 — Singapore’s Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will make a five-day visit to Pahang and Terengganu from May 4 to 8, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). In a statement on Sunday, it said the…

Armenia summits show Europe’s Caucasus rivalry with Trump and Putin

Long the dominant force in the region, Russia now faces growing competition from the U.S., as well as from Turkey, the European Union and China.

Plantation worker killed after motorcycle hits cow near Batu Gajah

IPOH, May 4 — A plantation worker was killed after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a cow in the middle of the road at Batu 7, Jalan Tanjung Tualang near Batu Gajah, early today. Batu Gajah district police…

Police say viral Kajang dispute involved married couple, no assault reported

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Police have confirmed that a viral video showing a confrontation near a TNB electrical substation at Jalan Prima Saujana 2/1A in Kajang involved a married couple, but said no physical assault took…

In Vietnam's AI hiring race, cash isn't everything

Lee's approval rating falls below 60%: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell below the 60 percent mark for the first time in two months partly due to growing concerns over people's livelihoods, a survey showed Monday. According to the survey…

98pc employability: Zahid says TVETMARA-industry link delivers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The employability rate of TVETMARA graduates exceeding 98 per cent proves the effectiveness of strategic collaboration with industry in ensuring that training provided remains relevant and meets…

Podcast: A culture for change in AI era

In this episode Professor Lucy Marshall, deputy vice-chancellor (community and leadership) at the University of Sydney, joins Peter Chun, CEO of UniSuper, to explore the ways workplace culture, change management and…

Nobel laureate Mohammadi remains in critical condition in Iran, foundation says

The Peace Prize laureate was placed in a cardiac care unit after being brought to the hospital from prison.

Storm rips through Pontian, 100 evacuated (VIDEO)

PONTIAN, May 4 — A total of 100 people from 24 families in Kampung Melayu Raya, Pekan Nanas here were moved to a temporary evacuation centre (PPS) after their houses were damaged by a storm yesterday. The Secretariat of…

Policeman turned PR adviser John Tse set for top government media role

A Hong Kong policeman turned public relations adviser will be promoted to lead the government’s Information Services Department, the South China Morning Post has learned. John Tse Chun-chung, who has served as the…

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Body found lodged in rubbish pile along Sungai Jebong in Taiping

IPOH, May 4 — The body of an unidentified man was found lodged in a pile of rubbish along the banks of Sungai Jebong at Jalan Izzudin Shah near Taiping yesterday evening. Perak Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia (JBPM)…