Author: Bernama

Boy seriously injured after being impaled by bamboo pole

GUA MUSANG: A boy was seriously injured after being pierced by a bamboo used as a party flag pole in an accident at KM 29 Jalan Gua Musang-Jeli here last night. Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the incident happened when the victim, a form one

US asks Iran to cease alleged shipments of drones to Russia

MOSCOW: The United States has called on Iran to halt alleged shipments of armed drones and spare parts for the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia amid discussions on a “broader written understanding” between Washington and Tehran aimed at de-escalation and resolving nuclear issues, reported Sputnik. The Financial Times newspaper

National women’s rugby squad eye medal finish at Asia 7s

LABUAN: The national women’s rugby squad have successfully completed their intensive centralised training in this duty-free-island here in preparation for the upcoming  Asia Rugby U20 Men’s and Women’s Sevens on August 19-20 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Deputy chef-de-mission Sukor Ashak said the athletes showed remarkable determination and dedication during training, raising

Tailors get overwhelming orders for customised national day outfits

PUTRAJAYA: Since June, 35-year-old tailor Norhanis Azwani Hanapi from Raub, Pahang, has been receiving overwhelming orders for custom-made costumes on the theme of independence. Norhanis said the biggest orders she has received in conjunction with this year’s National Day include dresses, baju kebaya and baju melayu, with the price ranging

Penang exco line-up reflects political maturity

GEORGE TOWN: The new line-up of the Penang state executive council members reflects the new political maturity for the prosperity and unity of the people, said Batu Maung assemblyman, Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid. Mohamad who took his oath as Deputy Chief Minister I was appointed to head the Islamic

China, India agree to ‘maintain peace’ along disputed border

ISTANBUL: China and India have agreed to “maintain peace” along the contentious points in the Ladakh area of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region. The agreement was reached during the 19th round of China-India corps commander level meeting which was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point in Ladakh along

Soldier crossed into N. Korea due to ill feelings towards US army: Pyongyang

SEOUL: Pyongyang on Wednesday said that an American soldier who crossed into North Korea without permission last month did so because he had ill feelings towards the US Army, reported German news agency (dpa).   On July 18, private Travis King crossed without permission the demilitarised zone (DMZ) that separates

Maybank mobilises close to RM40 bln in sustainable finance

KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has cumulatively mobilised close to RM40 billion in sustainable finance and has improved nearly 970,000 households across Asean since 2020. Group chief executive officer Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli said the bank has also reduced 43.5 per cent of its scope 1 and 2 emissions and

Terengganu MB announces exco portfolios

KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar today announced the list of 11 portfolios for the state executive councillors including a representative from Bersatu. Ahmad Samsuri said there are several changes and adjustments made to the state portfolios compared to last term for the purpose of

Single mother, tomboy friend charged with abusing seven-year-old son

JOHOR BAHRU: A single mother and her tomboy friend were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with ill-treating and neglecting her seven-year-old son. Both of them pleaded not guilty to the charges. Housewife Nurul Asyiqin Mohamad Zahir, 27, and her girlfriend, Singaporean Awiin Chua, 30, who is a technician,