KUALA LUMPUR, The government’s acquisition of military assets, including Littoral Mission Ships (LMS), Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) and FA-50 light combat aircraft, is crucial for safeguarding national sovereignty and enhancing preparedness in the Sou…
Day: August 21, 2024
Cops Reviewing Investigation Papers On Teoh Beng Hock’s Case – Mohd Shuhaily
KUALA LUMPUR, The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is reviewing the investigation papers on Teoh Beng Hock’s case while seeking views and advice from the Attorney-General’s Chambers for further action, said Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (C…
Hyundai, Kia outperform Ford, GM in U.S. EV market in Jan.-July period: report
The combined market share of electric vehicles produced by South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. in the United States ranked second in the January-July period, outperforming local manufacturers Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co., an indust…
Paralympics: Nurul Azlia Syafinaz-Nurul Suhada Optimistic Of Stronger Performance In Paris
KUALA LUMPUR, National para cyclist Nur Azlia Syafinaz Mohd Zais, along with her pilot Nurul Suhada Zainal, are optimistic that they will be able to deliver a more powerful performance at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
After her race ended prem…
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 21)
The Democratic National Convention to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party started in Chicago on Monday. The Democratic Party has released its party platform defining the direction of its future …
Imprisonment On Man Who Kidnapped Two Children In Kuala Selangor Increased To 36 Months
KLANG, The High Court here today increased the 24-month imprisonment imposed by a Magistrate’s Court on a goreng pisang’ (banana fritter) seller who pleaded guilty to a kidnapping charge to 36 months.
Judge Norliza Othman also increased the RM2,000 …
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Aug. 21)
Time to refocus
Two leaders of Korea’s rival parties need to work on pressing issues during first meeting
After months of partisan wrangling that has paralyzed the legislative procedures for passing bills, South Korea’s ruling and opposition partie…
Brunei Crown Prince Departs For Home After Five-day Visit To Malaysia
SUBANG JAYA, Brunei Crown Prince Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah today departed for home after concluding a five-day official visit to Malaysia.
The special aircraft carrying His Royal Highness and his wife Her Royal…
Corporate direct financing rises 7.5 pct in July on debt sales
Corporate direct financing in South Korea climbed 7.5 percent in July, as more companies tapped the bond market to raise funds, data showed Wednesday.
Local companies raised a combined 21.61 trillion won (US$16.18 billion) by selling stocks and bond…
Ex-Special Branch Officer’s Death Penalty Commuted To 38 Years In Prison
PUTRAJAYA, A former special branch officer, who fatally shot his colleague a decade ago, has had his death penalty commuted to 38 years in prison by the Federal Court today.
The Federal Court’s three-judge panel allowed the former corporal Wan Masru…