A man and his four-year-old son were killed in a Russian airstrike near the Ukrainian capital, emergency officials said. An explosion was heard on Saturday evening in the center and east of kyiv, according to the AFP reporter, while the Ukrainian army announced that two Russian missiles were heading for …
Read More »Ibu bapa Melayu tiada masalah kilang arak taja konsert sekolah
Some Malaysian parents who send their children to Chinese schools say that alcohol industry-sponsored charity events are acceptable as long as they promote the company’s interests. Lily Diana, who sends her nine-year-old son to Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Yuk Chai in Selangor, is not bothered by the recent controversy …
Read More »China’s coast guard watching Philippine boats in disputed shoal
China’s coast guard said it was investigating Philippine patrol boats and fishing boats that had gathered around the disputed Sabina Shoal, citing the rights of China’s indisputable sovereignty over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The Chinese coast guard has been monitoring the vessels since Saturday, spokesman Gan …
Read More »Picnic by Lynn Saub: for homey meals and chill weekends
When the weekend comes, many people just want to forget about work and relax. Perhaps the best place to do it is Lynn Saub’s Picnic, a popular restaurant located next to SK Seri Hartamas. A friendly family run this beautiful hotel with lots of love. This place is all about …
Read More »196 left homeless after stilt houses collapse in Semporna
A total of 196 people from 30 families are homeless after their houses collapsed in Kampung Simunul Lorong 3 this morning. Semporna police chief Farhan Lee Abdullah said that 30 houses were destroyed, including 28 houses with 190 residents and two other houses inhabited by six foreigners. This happened at …
Read More »annual population growth needed to hit 70mil target, says economist
An economist said that Malaysia’s population must have an annual increase of 1% to reach the target of 70 million people by 2100, as expected by Dr Mahathir Mohamad. However, Sunway Yeah University’s Kim Leng said the chance of qualifying – set by Prime Minister Mahathir in the Fifth Malaysia …
Read More »All jails to get anti-drone tech, dept says after drugs drop-off bid
The government is working to install anti-drone technology in all prisons in the country, the Prisons Department said, a day after police intercepted a drone believed to have flown drugs into prisons from Tapah yesterday. Commissioner of Prisons General Nordin Muhamad said the department is always aware of the threat …
Read More »Remarriage doesn’t change maintenance obligations to ex-wife, rules court
A man’s remarriage and financial responsibility in his new family does not give him the right to stop or reduce financial support to his first wife, the Supreme Court ruled. Judge Evrol Mariette Peters said that although remarriage can be a change of circumstances, determining whether it is necessary to …
Read More »Papuan rebels kill helicopter pilot from NZ
A New Zealand helicopter pilot was killed by separatist rebels in Indonesia’s eastern province of Papua today after his plane landed in a remote area, authorities said, adding that four other passengers on board had protection. The pilot was killed as soon as the insurgents rounded up the people on …
Read More »Bangladesh recovers 34 bodies of refugees fleeing Myanmar
The bodies of 34 Rohingya refugees, who fled war-torn Myanmar and drowned when their boat overcrowded while crossing the river in Bangladesh, have been found, a senior government official said today. Other refugees fleeing the fierce fighting described horrific scenes of bloodshed as thousands tried to escape. The ship sank …
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