Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Journalist pleads not guilty to accepting RM20,000 bribe

SHAH ALAM, Selangor: A local news portal journalist pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of accepting a bribe of RM20,000. B. Nantha Kumar, 42, was charged with corruptly accepting the cash from a Pakistani national, Muhammad Zahid, as an inducement to take down and

Ismail Sabri back at MACC HQ

PUTRAJAYA: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob went to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here for another round of questioning in a corruption and money laundering investigation against him. The vehicle carrying the ninth Prime Minister and Bera MP arrived at 8.46 am today. Ismail Sabri is

MADANI government settles nine claims under MA63

KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI government has successfully resolved nine claims related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to date, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the resolution included the recognition of the Public Works Department

Faisal Halim returns to Harimau Malaya squad

PETALING JAYA, Selangor: Speedy winger, Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim, is making a return to the Harimau Malaya squad for the third round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifier match against Nepal at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri, Johor on March 25. The surprise inclusion was announced by the

MADANI Economy indicators record positive achievements

KUALA LUMPUR: Indicators that determine the success of the MADANI Economy framework have shown positive achievements thus far, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said the performance of the MADANI Economy framework could be assessed via several important indicators including economic

Carney takes oath as Canada’s new Prime Minister on March 14

OTTAWA, Canada: Mark Carney is slated to take the oath as Canada’s Prime Minister on March 14, Russian News Agency (TASS) reported, citing CTV television on Wednesday. According to the report, the ceremony will take place at 11 am at the residence of Canada’s Governor General, Mary Simon. Along with

Protest in Argentina organised by retirees turns violent

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Security forces clashed with demonstrators Wednesday here, Argentina’s capital, at a protest organised by retirees that was joined by soccer fans, unions and progressive groups. Police used tear gas and water cannons against the demonstrators, which included the elderly, women and young people, Anadolu Ajansi reported. Videos

US astronauts face another delay after NASA scrub crew-swap launch

WASHINGTON, United States (US): The return mission for two astronauts stuck in space has been hit with another delay, US space agency NASA said on Wednesday, according to German news agency, dpa. The two crew members of the Starliner, US astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, have now been on

In-form Kuching City FC wants to sink Selangor on Sunday

KUCHING: Kuching City FC is determined to maintain their impressive form to defeat Selangor FC in Sunday’s match, and consolidate their position in the top four of the 2024/2025 Super League. Acknowledging the challenge of overcoming The Red Giants, head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak said support from fans could be

Domenicali continues as Formula One CEO

MELBOURNE, Australia: Formula One (F1) boss, Stefano Domenicali, has signed a new five-year contract renewal on the eve of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, reported PA Media/dpa. The 59-year-old Italian’s deal will run until 2029, and was announced just 24 hours before the first track action of the new campaign