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Amirudin takes oath as Selangor MB for second term

Amirudin takes oath as Selangor MB for second term

Selangor PH chairman Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari was also elected the Sungai Tua state assemblyman for the fourth straight time since 2008.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Najib fails to recuse 1MDB trial judge Sequerah

Najib fails to recuse 1MDB trial judge Sequerah

Jasmine Loo Ai left the legal firm in December 2008, there has been no communication since then, Judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah said.
Fri Aug 18 2023
[OFFICIAL] Chow Kon Yeow retains Padang Kota seat

[OFFICIAL] Chow Kon Yeow retains Padang Kota seat

He defended the seat he's held since 2008 with a majority of 7,116 votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Amendments to PwD Act to be finalised by June - Nancy

Amendments to PwD Act to be finalised by June - Nancy

The amendments to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 are expected to be finalised by this June, focusing on empowerment and enforcement to safeguard the rights of the group.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Tok Mat wins Rembau Parliamentary seat

Tok Mat wins Rembau Parliamentary seat

Mohamad retained BN's victory in the constituency won by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin for three terms since 2008.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Who is Viktor Bout, arms dealer linked to swap for Americans held by Moscow?

Who is Viktor Bout, arms dealer linked to swap for Americans held by Moscow?

Bout was one of the world's most wanted men prior to his 2008 arrest on multiple charges related to arms trafficking.
Tue Aug 02 2022
NSE crash: Trailer driver has 13 previous traffic records - Police

NSE crash: Trailer driver has 13 previous traffic records - Police

Mior Faridalathrash said the driver had traffic summonses from 2008 until last year, three of which were related to road accidents.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Urgent need for KPWKM to amend laws governing PwD, care centres - Ras Adiba

Urgent need for KPWKM to amend laws governing PwD, care centres - Ras Adiba

Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi today called on KPWKM to immediately make amendments to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 and the Care Centres Act 1993.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Zeti's husband received 1MDB funds before SRC was established - Prosecutor

Zeti's husband received 1MDB funds before SRC was established - Prosecutor

The Federal Court today was told that there is no evidential link between money received by Dr Tawfiq Ayman from 1MDB in 2008 and SRC International Sdn Bhd monies found in Najib Razak's bank account.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Indian court orders death for 38 for deadly 2008 serial bomb blasts

Indian court orders death for 38 for deadly 2008 serial bomb blasts

11 others were ordered to life in prison for a series of bomb blasts in 2008 in the city of Ahmedabad that killed more than 50 people.
Fri Feb 18 2022
After fraught run-up, Beijing turns to opening ceremony

After fraught run-up, Beijing turns to opening ceremony

The fireworks used on Friday night will equal only 10 pct of those used in 2008, and only in silver, white and green.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Lim Guan Eng received salary of RM44,375  a month as chief minister - Witness

Lim Guan Eng received salary of RM44,375 a month as chief minister - Witness

The Sessions Court was told today that Lim Guan Eng received a salary and allowance amounting to RM44,375 as Penang Chief Minister from March 2008 to May 2018.
Wed Dec 15 2021
I will keep pushing for PWD Act 2008 amendments - Ras Adiba

I will keep pushing for PWD Act 2008 amendments - Ras Adiba

Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi has pledged to keep pushing for amendments to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 to better protect the rights of the group in this country.
Thu Dec 02 2021
MOSTI targets 1,000 innovation pioneers next year - Adham

MOSTI targets 1,000 innovation pioneers next year - Adham

The ministry had channelled funds worth RM15 million for local product development to over 5,000 innovation pioneers since 2008 till now.
Sat Nov 06 2021
Khairy's speech did not refer to Anwar's sodomy case - Muhammad Shafee

Khairy's speech did not refer to Anwar's sodomy case - Muhammad Shafee

Khairy's speech during the GE12 campaign in 2008 was referred to the merger or cooperation between the opposition parties for the election and not linked to Anwar's sodomy case.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024