Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson fights for career in testimony on lockdown parties
Johnson said in written evidence that he had misled parliament but insisted he "would never have dreamed" of doing so intentionally.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Boris Johnson takes responsibility but will not quit over lockdown parties
Official report blames senior leadership failures.
Thu May 26 2022
UK police end Downing Street party inquiry, 126 fines issued
Police said the fines related to eight dates when events were held at Downing Street and other government offices during the lockdown.
Thu May 19 2022
UK police to issue first 20 fines over Downing Street lockdown parties
Police are investigating 12 gatherings held at Downing Street and the Cabinet Office in 2020 and 2021.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Factbox: From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership credentials have been badly tarnished by controversies and missteps in recent months.
Wed Feb 09 2022
British PM Johnson is 'taking charge' after lockdown party row, minister says
Johnson is fighting to shore up his premiership in the face of growing anger over a series of lockdown parties in Downing Street.
Fri Feb 04 2022
I'm sorry and I'll fix it, says UK's Johnson after lockdown party report
A report on the lockdown parties held at Johnson's Downing Street residence criticised serious failures at the heart of government.
Tue Feb 01 2022
UK PM Johnson refuses to resign over lockdown parties
First he said no rules had been broken but then he apologised to the British people for the apparent hypocrisy of such gatherings.
Thu Jan 27 2022
UK's Johnson faces birthday party allegation as he fights for job
The new allegation comes just days before an official investigation into the lockdown parties is due to be published later this week.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024