Time to step up and collaborate more in eradicating hardcore poverty – Mustapa

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — This is the time for the government, private sector and civil society organisations (CSOs) to step up and collaborate closely to eradicate hardcore poverty in Malaysia as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issue, said Min…

Congregants in Kelantan thankful to be able to attend Friday prayers

KOTA BHARU, Oct 15 — Residents in Kota Bharu expressed their gratitude today as they were finally able to return to perform Friday prayers at the mosque after a long time, following the COVID-19 pandemic situation.Kelantan, which is currently in Phase…

60 fully vaccinated cancer patients receive third dose of COVID jab

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 — A total of 60 fully vaccinated cancer patients received the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the National Cancer Institute (IKN) here today.National Cancer Institute (IKN) Medical deputy director 1 Dr Puteri Norliza Megat Ramli sa…

OBK in Sabah to continue, to protect natural treasures

SANDAKAN, Oct 15 — The Joint Khazanah Operation or Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah (OBK) in Sabah, has to continue to ensure Malaysia’s natural treasures in the state are protected, said Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Dat…

UN Human Rights Council Elections for 2022-2024 and the Responsibility to Protect

Today, 14 October, the UN General Assembly elected Argentina, Benin, Cameroon, Eritrea, Finland, The Gambia, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Montenegro, Paraguay, Qatar, Somalia, United Arab Emirates and the United States …

US to Return to Controversial UN Human Rights Council

NEW YORK — The United States is set to return to the United Nations Human Rights Council in January, reversing the former Trump administration’s withdrawal from the controversial body in 2018.”The United States stands ready to work with partners and al…

UMNO should not voice out views based on party’s interests alone – Annuar

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — UMNO should not voice out views based on the party’s interests alone as it needs cooperation from many quarters, said Ketereh Member of Parliament Tan Sri Annuar Musa.He said UMNO should consider its position as the party that is l…