Parliament sitting on May 18 unconstitutional, unlawful – Lawyer

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  The Third Session of the 14th Parliament sitting on May 18 for half a day, involving the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King)’s speech with no debates, was unconstitutional and unlawful, the High Court here was told today. Lawyer Bastian Vendargon, representing lawyer, R. Kengadharan, and a social activist,…

For heaven’s sake, oriental magpie-robins too smugglers?

Image by Bishnu Sarangi with courtesy from Pixabay MELAKA, July 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Four men, including two Indonesian nationals, were arrested for attempting to smuggle about 1,500 Oriental magpie-robins, worth RM300,000,  out of the country about 1.9 nautical miles southwest of Pulau Besar early today. Melaka and Negeri Sembilan Maritime director Captain…

Helping the people a priority, banking knowledge an edge, says Tengku Zafrul

By Aishah Mohmad Afandi KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The ability to have in-depth understanding of banking and the financial sector has given a shot in the arm for the Ministry of Finance to implement various initiatives including the six-month blanket moratorium for the rakyat’s benefit, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul…

Haj begins amid strict health precautions

Photo courtesy of Saudi Ministry of Media. MAKKAH, July 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) —  Pilgrims started off the first day of the Haj period performing the Ṭawaf al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival) at the city’s Grand Mosque (Al Masjid al-Haram) today. All rituals will be performed under strict health precautionary measures amid the ongoing…

Malaysia sees 13 new COVID-19 cases

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) — A total of 13 new cases was reported today, bringing the cumulative total of positive COVID-19 cases in Malaysia  to 8,956. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said from the 13 new cases, eight were imported cases involving four Malaysians and four foreigners who were infected abroad.…

Singapore reports 334 new COVID-19 cases

SINGAPORE, July 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Singapore has preliminarily reported 334 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the republic today, with the vast majority of them being migrant workers residing in dormitories. In brief noon data released here, its Ministry of Health (MOH) said there were three cases in the community involving two Singaporeans or Permanent Residents and a work pass…

‘Many problems’ with Najib’s testimonies over Arab donation – Judge

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) — There were “many problems” with former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s testimonies on the so-called Arab donation he received in his personal bank accounts, said High Court Judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali. Justice Mohd Nazlan, who handed down jail sentences against Najib in relation to the…

Action plans solidify Asean-Japan efforts in combating COVID-19 – Azmin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The ASEAN-Japan Economic Resilience Action Plan signifies a strong commitment and solidarity between ASEAN and Japan in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, both on the health and economic fronts. Senior Minister cum International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said he hoped that the…

PKR demands RM10 mln compensation each from 19 defectors

KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaking to party members at PKR’s Information Convention on Sunday, July 26. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will be issuing letters of demand to claim RM10 million each from 19 Members of Parliament…

Three-month loan moratorium extension for those who lost jobs: Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today announced the extension of loan repayment moratorium by three months for those who have lost their jobs in 2020 due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and have yet to secure employment, while a targeted approach will be undertaken for the…