Verdict On Muhyiddin’s Application For Review Rescheduled To Sept 11

PUTRAJAYA, The Court of Appeal has rescheduled to Sept 11 the delivery of its verdict on Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s application for review to reinstate his discharge and acquittal on four criminal charges related to the Jana Wibawa project.

Deputy p…

Meralco rates up in August

MANILA: The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced Monday that the power rate in its franchise areas increased by PHP0.0327 per kilowatt hour in August to PHP11.6339 per kWh from PHP11.6012 per kWh rate in July.

‘For residential customers consum…

Number of flood evacuees in Alor Gajah drop slightly tonight

MELAKA, The number of flood evacuees in Alor Gajah dropped slightly to 407 people from 121 people at 7.30 pm from 418 people from 127 families at 4 pm today.

The Melaka state disaster management committee said that the evacuees are being housed in s…

PNP: No more ‘umbrella duties’ for cops

MANILA: Police officers are no longer allowed to serve as “umbrella assistants” of guests during official events, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said on Monday.

Marbil made the directive during the flag-raising ri…

Police Sniff Out Drugs Being Sneaked Into Prisons Using Drones

KUALA LUMPUR, The insidious use of drones for drug trafficking in prisons has been detected over the past few years and as of August this year, seven cases have been reported involving the use of such a modus operandi.

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal …

Over 80K evacuated in southwest China amid massive rains

ANKARA: Authorities have evacuated over 80,000 people in southwest China following massive rains and flash floods in the region, state media said on Sunday.

Intense rains have pummeled several cities and prefectures in Sichuan province since Friday, …

Gold Futures Close Higher, Tracking Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking the stronger performance of COMEX gold futures.

At the end of trading, August 2024 rose to US$2,452.50 per troy ounce from US$2,427.40 per troy ounce …