Rescuers find debris thought to be from missing Indonesian submarine; believed to be sunk (latest update) - The Star Online * Navy says depth will present many difficulties * Retrieving submarine technically possible – expert DENPASAR (Indonesia), April 24 (Reuters): Search teams have recovered debris believed to be from an Indonesian submarine missing for days in the Bali Sea, defence officials said on Saturday, as hopes dwindled for the 53 crew who were
Thailand's daily Covid-19 new cases, deaths hit record high - The Star Online BANGKOK, April 24 (Bernama): Thailand on Saturday recorded 2,839 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day virus-cases for a second consecutive day as the authorities assured sufficient hospital beds amid a third wave of infections, the country’s worst outbreak yet. Its Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesman Dr
Teen claims teacher made rape jokes in class, Maszlee calls for probe - Malaysiakini A teenager has alleged that a male teacher made jokes about rape during a class on Friday, prompting widespread outrage on social media. Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, 17, said the inappropriate remarks were made while students were discussing sexual harassment during a physical and health education class at her school
Malaysian police arrest artist for allegedly insulting queen with Spotify playlist - CNA KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian artist was detained by police late on Friday (Apr 23) for allegedly insulting the country’s queen by making a Spotify playlist that mocked comments on the queen’s Instagram account, an arrest condemned by rights groups as a clampdown on free speech. Police said in
Myanmar junta agrees to stop violence, says Muhyiddin - Free Malaysia Today JAKARTA: Myanmar’s junta has agreed that violence in the country must stop, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said today after a special Asean meeting at which Myanmar accepted all three Malaysian proposals for ending its internal crisis. “General Min agreed that violence must stop,” said Muhyiddin after a special meeting
Myanmar accepts all 3 Malaysian proposals, says PM | Free Malaysia Today - Free Malaysia Today JAKARTA: Myanmar’s junta has agreed that violence in the country must stop, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said today after a special Asean meeting at which Myanmar accepted all three Malaysian proposals for ending its internal crisis. “General Min agreed that violence must stop,” said Muhyiddin after a special meeting
Myanmar accepts Malaysia's proposal to de-escalate violence against civilians, says PM - The Star Online JAKARTA (Bernama): Myanmar has accepted Malaysia’s proposal to de-escalate the violence and stop killing its civilians, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said this was one of three proposals put forward by Malaysia, Asean Leaders’ Meeting held at the Asean secretariat, here on Saturday (April 24), to
Fahmi Reza freed on police bail after a day - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: Activist and graphic designer Fahmi Reza has been released from remand, after being held since yesterday. His lawyer, Rajsurian Pillai, told FMT that Fahmi came out from Dang Wangi police station at 5.55pm today. He added the police had recorded Fahmi’s statement and took his fingerprints
9,916 senior citizens vaccinated to date - Rina - The Sun Daily SUNGAI PETANI: A total of 9,916 senior citizens nationwide have received the first dose of vaccine under the second phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme so far. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said the feedback received by her office found that all
Lawyer confirms Fahmi Reza's release - Malaysiakini Artist-activist Fahmi Reza has been released from police custody after overnight detention and having his statement recorded over investigations for alleged sedition. When contacted, Fahmi’s lawyer Yohendra Nadarajan confirmed his client’s release from Dang Wangi district police station at 5.50pm today…
Missing Indonesian submarine was old and overloaded, analyst says - The Star Online JAKARTA, April 24 (Bloomberg): The Indonesian navy’s missing submarine may have been too old and overloaded when it embarked on a military exercise on Wednesday, according to a defense analyst. The KRI Nanggala-402 that disappeared in waters off Bali island was carrying 53 crew during training, Indonesia’s defense
Stop the killing, violence against civilians, Muhyiddin tells Myanmar - The Star Online JAKARTA(Bernama): In addressing the crisis in Myanmar, the country needs to de-escalate the situation on the ground and stop the killing and violence against civilians, says Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. This was one of the three proposals put forward by Malaysia to Myanmar at the special
Indonesian rescuers recover debris believed to be from missing submarine - official - The Star Online JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian searchers have recovered debris believed to be from the missing submarine lost in the Bali Sea on Wednesday, the country’s military chief said on Saturday. Hopes for the 53 crew are dwindling, with officials saying that their supply of oxygen was expected to have run out
Who is likely to be Singapore's next PM after major shakeup? A factbox from Reuters - The Star Online SINGAPORE, April 23 (Reuters): Singaporeans are waiting to see who will be anointed to succeed their long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, after the country’s leadership transition plans were upended two weeks ago. Lee’s designated successor – Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat – unexpectedly ruled himself
Fahmi's note from detention: Satires and parodies should be defended - Malaysiakini In a note from prison, artist-activist Fahmi Reza has made a call for the defence of satire and parodies to be used as a form of protest. Lawyer Yohendra Nadarajan read out the note after the remand hearing at Dang Wangi police station lock-up where Fahmi was detained overnight…
Court only allows 1-day remand for Fahmi Reza - Free Malaysia Today KUALA LUMPUR: Activist and graphic designer Fahmi Reza, who was held yesterday for alleged sedition, must be released by 5pm today, a magistrates’ court has told police. His lawyer, Rajsurian Pillai, told FMT that magistrate Nitya Ravindran allowed only a one-day remand although the police had asked for four days
ASF outbreak declared in eight districts in Sabah - Jeffrey Kitingan - The Sun Daily KOTA KINABALU: The African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has been declared in eight districts in Sabah, namely Pitas, Beluran, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kota Marudu, Sandakan, Telupid and Tongod, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. Kitingan, who is also Sabah Agriculture and Fisheries Minister said ASF, that has been
67% approval rating for PM 'too optimistic', says analyst - Free Malaysia Today PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s 67% approval rating, in a recent poll conducted by Merdeka Center, was a “bit too optimistic”, says a political analyst. National Council of Professors fellow Jeniri Amir believes that if the survey included respondents from east Malaysia, the ratings would have dropped due
Group gathers in solidarity with Fahmi Reza - Malaysiakini A group of some 20 people gathered outside the Dang Wangi district police station this morning in solidarity with artist-activist Fahmi Reza who is under arrest for alleged sedition. Fahmi will be represented by lawyer Yohendra Nadarajan at a remand hearing scheduled at 10am, according to fellow activist Khalid Ismath…
Daggers out down south: Chin Tong braces for duel, defies rivals - Malaysiakini Following the open criticism against his leadership, speculation is rife that a challenge will be mounted against incumbent Johor DAP chief Liew Chin Tong in the May 2 state party polls. In an interview with Malaysiakini, the former deputy defence minister said he is prepared for the fight and called
PM Muhyiddin arrives for Asean Special Meeting in Jakarta - The Sun Daily JAKARTA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix) arrived here today to attend the Asean Special Meeting on the crisis in Myanmar. Muhyiddin arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport here at 8am (local time) via a special aircraft. The prime minister was greeted on arrival by the Permanent Representative of Malaysia
Bersih decries alleged assault on detained Tawau activist - Malaysiakini The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0) has condemned an alleged assault on one of the seven activists detained for protesting the extension of the enhanced movement control order (MCO) in Kampung Muhibbahraya, Tawau, Sabah yesterday. “Bersih condemns the police who allegedly assaulted one of the activists
Period spot checks may cause lasting psychological impact, experts warn - Malaysiakini Period spot checks are “a form of bullying” that can have a negative impact on young girls for many years afterwards, said psychological experts in calling for the Education Ministry to put a stop to such a practice. The Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) pointed out that the inspection of
FSG face Liverpool transfer change after John Henry apology - Liverpool Echo The longer the fallout from the aborted European Super League proposal continues, the more mind-blowingly baffling the whole idea becomes. And the greater the realisation of just how much in the dark key figures at Liverpool Football Club were kept regarding the controversial, ridiculous project. Supporters, as ever, were the
Muhyiddin: We will continue to work hard in handling Covid-19 - The Star Online PAGOH: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has assured the people that the government will not let up on its fight against Covid-19. Dismissing allegations that the government is not serious in tackling the pandemic, the Prime Minister said the government held meetings daily, which he attended, for the latest updates on
