Author: Bernama

Mat Hasan refutes claims 2 mln Umno members left party

KUALA TERENGGANU: Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has refuted Tan Sri Annuar Musa’s claims that two million members had left the party. He also reminded Annuar, who is also former Umno information chief, to be careful when making any statements about Umno even though it was within his

Romanian PM resigns in agreed power swap

BUCHAREST: Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca announced his resignation on Monday, saying he expects the country’s new government to be inaugurated “by the end of the week”, reported Xinhua. “Today has come the moment when I end my activity as prime minister of Romania. In this way… at the coalition

Ringgit weakens further against US dollar  

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to open weaker versus the US dollar today as cautious sentiments prevailed ahead of the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision on Wednesday. At 9.06 am, the local note eased to 4.6220/6270 versus the greenback, compared with Monday’s close of 4.6175/6220. Bank

Mbappe tells Paris St Germain he won’t extend his contract

LONDON: Kylian Mbappe has told Paris St Germain he will not take up a one-year contract extension, according to reports, so could be sold this summer or will be able to leave as a free agent at the end of next season, according to German news agency (dpa). The 24-year-old,

Malaysia to boost digital technology position through London Tech Week 

LONDON: Malaysia’s participation in London Tech Week (LTW) will further strengthen the country’s position in digital technology, especially as a hub for data processing and services. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said LTW, a platform to showcase the latest digital initiatives, could help foster international partnerships in driving innovation

Global leaders mourn ex-Italian PM Berlusconi

ROME: Leading figures across Italy and around the world have paid tribute to former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, after he died on Monday at the age of 86. Berlusconi died of complications from chronic leukemia at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. Reactions from national and international leaders underlined Berlusconi’s

Wan Suraya appointed new Auditor-General

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM) chief executive officer Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi has been appointed as the Auditor-General effective tomorrow, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali today. Mohd Zuki said the appointment was made in accordance with Article 105 (1) of the

Uruguay beat Italy to lift U-20 World Cup

LA PLATA (Argentina): Forward Luciano Rodriguez scored late as Uruguay secured their first Under-20 World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Italy here on Sunday, Xinhua reported. Rodriguez struck with an 86th-minute header as the Celeste ended a run of four consecutive triumphs for European teams in the tournament.