S’wak to work closely with MACC to strengthen monitoring mechanisms, says Premier
[BorneoPost] - 03/8/2025
KUCHING (March 8): The Sarawak government will continue to work closely with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and tighten procurement and contract awarding procedures, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to a (…)
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COMMENT: Malaysia, Asean and the tariff storm: Nothing to fear but fear itself?
THERE are two recent interconnected events that I would like to highlight. They represent key opportunities for the (…)
[BorneoPost] - 8/03/2025
Ayer Kuning by-election won't disrupt state assembly sitting, says Perak MB
IPOH: The Ayer Kuning state seat by-election on April 26 will not disrupt the Perak State Legislative Assembly (…)
[New Straits Times] - 8/03/2025
Cops seize RM45mil worth of fireworks, firecrackers and smuggled cigarettes
KUALA LUMPUR: Police raided two premises and seized RM45 million worth of fireworks and firecrackers, as well as (…)
[New Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
South Carolina man executed by firing squad, first in the US in 15 years
WASHINGTON, March 8 — A South Carolina man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat (…)
[Malay Mail] - 8/03/2025
‘One of the most beautiful buildings of Tehran’: Once a crumbling relic of old Iran, brewery reborn as arts hub
TEHRAN, March 7 — Hidden behind imposing brick walls in the heart of Tehran, a renovated industrial cellar where (…)
[Malay Mail] - 7/03/2025
Man sentenced to 30 years, 15 strokes for drug trafficking in Sibu
SIBU (March 7): The High Court here today sentenced an unemployed man to 30 years in prison and 12 strokes of the (…)
[BorneoPost] - 7/03/2025
Trump warns of large-scale sanctions on Russia amid intensified Ukraine attacks
KYIV, Ukraine: US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its (…)
[New Straits Times] - 7/03/2025
Always engage Resident, DOs in addressing issues, Kapit community leaders advised
KAPIT (March 8): All community leaders should not hesitate to engage the division’s Resident and district officers (…)
[BorneoPost] - 8/03/2025