Author: Bernama

PAS praises Defence Minister’s handling of chopper tragedy

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS has praised Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin for his swift response in handling the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) helicopter tragedy that claimed the lives of 10 TLDM personnel yesterday. Offering condolences to the families of all the victims, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said that the

Support from six opposition MPs for PM an effort to ensure political stability

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by six Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition to pledge their support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim can be described as an effort by the elected representatives to ensure political stability in the country and to assist the Rakyat in their respective constituencies.

Harimau Muda end campaign in Qatar with no points

KUALA LUMPUR: The national Under-23 (U-23) football squad ended their campaign in the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup without any victories after losing 1-2 to Kuwait in the final Group D match at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar early today. The defeat saw Juan Torres Garrido’s squad

Cape Town to become Africa’s wealthiest city by 2030

CAPE TOWN: The legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town, is on track to surpass Johannesburg and emerge as Africa’s wealthiest city by 2030, according to the 2024 Africa Wealth Report. The latest report, published by international wealth advisory firm Henley & Partners in collaboration with global wealth intelligence partner

Barcelona celebrates day of books and love

BARCELONA (Spain): Thousands of people were on the streets of the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona on Tuesday for a local festival that celebrates reading and love that coincides with the World Book Day of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The streets of the city, one

Tesla to lay off nearly 2,700 workers at factory in Texas

HOUSTON: Tesla is to lay off nearly 2,700 employees in June at its factory in Austin, the capital city of US state Texas, according to a notice obtained by multiple media outlets on Tuesday. According to the notice, known as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN), Tesla will be

Plane crashes into river in Alaska

SAN FRANCISCO: A Douglas DC-4 airplane has crashed into a river in Fairbanks in US state of Alaska on Tuesday, authorities said. First responders were conducting an “active rescue” Tuesday after the plane crashed in the area of the Tanana River in Fairbanks, according to local officials, reported Xinhua. Clint

Father accepts loss of son, ‘backbone’ of family

SEGAMAT: The father of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) 502 Squadron Commanding Officer, Commander Mohamad Amir Mohamad, 44, considers the death of his son as a significant loss, describing him as the backbone of the family. Mohamad Borak, 71, however, said his family accepted the death of his second son,

TLDM tragedy: Nation mourns worst chopper crash

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was shocked yesterday (Apr 23) by an air tragedy as two helicopters crashed following a mid-air collision over the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) base in Lumut, Perak this morning, claiming the lives of all 10 crew members on board. The heart-wrenching tragedy marks the worst helicopter crash

Police tracking down trio who burned kitten

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are tracking down three men suspected of burning a kitten at a motorcycle parking area of the Sri Kenari Flats in Sungai Ramal Baru, Kajang near here on Monday (Apr 22). Kajang police chief ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan said that the incident was captured on closed-circuit television