Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Sarawak woman fails to get leave to revoke name as Muslim convert

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman from Sarawak today failed to obtain leave from the High Court here to initiate a judicial review to compel the Federal Territory Registrar of Converts to remove her name from the Register of Converts. Federal counsel Mohammad Sallehuddin Md Ali said the decision was made by Judge Datuk

Nov 9 decision on Syed Saddiq’s CBT, money laundering case

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here will decide on Nov 9 whether to acquit or convict Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on charges of abetting in criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of property and money laundering. Based on the search in the judicial system today,

US urges India to ‘fully cooperate’ with Canada’s probe of slain Sikh leader

WASHINGTON: The White House urged India on Wednesday to “fully cooperate” with Canada’s investigation into a Sikh separatist leader’s apparent assassination on Canadian soil. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the Biden administration is “deeply concerned” by allegations put forward by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that New Delhi

California orders Nestle to stop ‘unlawful’ bottling water from springs

SACRAMENTO: The water regulator of the US state of California ruled on Tuesday that the beverage corporate giant Nestle had no legal right to the water it had diverted and bottled from mountain springs for over 100 years, reported Xinhua. The bottled water is sold under Arrowhead, a household brand

‘Zoo poo’ could be used to treat diabetic ulcers: Researchers

LONDON: Viruses found in the poo of endangered animals could be used to treat diabetic foot ulcers and save Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) £1 billion (US$1.2 billion) a year, researchers have suggested, reported German news agency (dpa).  A team from the University of Sheffield said naturally occurring viruses in

US furniture wholesaler plans to increase yearly imports from Malaysia to RM230 mln

KUALA LUMPUR: US furniture wholesaler Top-Line Furniture Corporation has expressed its intention to increase its imports from Malaysia over the next few years to RM230 million per year. In a statement today, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said the Chicago-based company has been sourcing home furniture from Malaysia

Eliminate silos to boost synergies within ministries: Deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is able to break down silos and recognise the potential synergies to be had collaborating with ministries in the new digital world, says Investment, Trade, and Industry Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong. He said as the government doubles down its efforts to drive the digital economy forward,

Anwar to meet captains of industry, capital market players in New York

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will continue the government’s tireless efforts to woo global investors by meeting captains of industry and capital market players on his second day in New York. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, is scheduled to participate in a roundtable discussion with

Shah Firdaus’s turn to shine, says Mohd Azizulhasni

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games will be the best stage for national track cyclist, Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom to show his mettle to bring home a medal for Malaysia in the individual keirin and sprint events. This is after national track cycling ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang announced

‘Pocket Rocketman’ needs everyone’s support right now: Chef de mission

HANGZHOU: National track cycling ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang must continue to be given full backing despite pulling out from the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games following injuries sustained in a training accident on Friday. Malaysian contingent Chef de Mission Datuk Chong Kim Fatt said Mohd Azizulhasni, or ‘The Pocket Rocketman’,