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Investigation into Tanjung Malim train collision underway
KUALA LUMPUR: An investigation into this morning’s collision between two trains at the Tanjung Malim KTMB railway station has begun. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said he has received an early report on the incident and an investigation is ongoing to identify the cause of the collision. “A thorough
NewsNew Straits TimesAnwar: Dr M's speech proves govt's readiness to implement total reform
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president-elect Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim believes Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s speech at the tabling of the 11th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review is proof of the government’s readiness to implement total reform. “From a Pakatan Harapan (PH) standpoint, this reform movement
NewsNew Straits TimesNajib: If BN had said 'dream on', Kit Siang would have issued at least 10 statements
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang would have had a field day if it was Barisan Nasional (BN) instead of Pakatan Harapan (PH) that asked Malaysians to “dream on” with regard to the scrapping of tolls. Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak suggested this, saying Lim would have made at least
NewsNew Straits TimesConstitutional amendment needed to limit PM, MBs and CMs tenure to two terms
KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to limit the tenure of the prime minister, menteris besar as well as chief ministers to two terms. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, announcing this on Thursday, said constitutional amendments are needed in order to make this happen. “We need to study all these
NewsNew Straits TimesSabah woman slashes own baby's throat, attacks three of her kids
KOTA BELUD: An eight-month-old baby boy died when his own mother slashed his throat with a knife in a gruesome incident at a resort in Pulau Mantanani, near here today. The woman also slashed the throats of her other children, two girls and a boy. The baby, Jerry Yohanes died at the scene.
NewsNew Straits TimesDesignated smoking area to be set up outside Parliament building
KUALA LUMPUR: Much has been said following the Health Ministry's move to designate the Parliament building as a non-smoking area, including the removal of a designated smoking area within the premises. In an update today, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said a temporary smoking area
NewsNew Straits TimesThree in family found drowned in Perlis, fourth still missing
Muhammad Mustakim Ramli, Nor Farhani Che Ad and Dziyaul Afnan Abdul Rahmancnews@nstp.com.myARAU: Villagers here are mystified over the case of three in a family who were found drowned in Sungai Tambun Tulang early this morning, with a fourth still missing. The victims were identified as Baharom Ahmad
NewsNew Straits TimesPM: Hope is on the shoulders of the youth
KUALA LUMPUR: The fate of a united and prosperous Malaysia now lies with the young generation, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Whose hands would we leave the fate of this nation to, if not to the young generation? “I plead with the young generation, please learn and grasp every kind of knowledge to transform
NewsNew Straits TimesMydin, Raviraj unite to help urban poor celebrate upcoming Deepavali
SUBANG JAYA: This Deepavali, Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd and Raviraj Sdn Bhd will collaborate on a Corporate Social Responsibility Project (CSR) aimed at helping the urban poor. “We will donate 30 cent of proceeds from the sale of all Enrico products to the four charity organisations.
NewsNew Straits TimesPrivate employment agencies investigated for sending M'sians to work abroad illegally
KUALA LUMPUR: A private employment agency here was found recruiting and sending Malaysians to work abroad illegally. The agency would screen the potential candidates before they contact the employers in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Company representatives from these two countries would fly to Malaysia for
