© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Cars are parked outside the Central Bank of Libya in Tripoli By Ulf Laessing TUNIS (Reuters) – Libya’s internationally recognized government and the central bank have failed to agree a national budget for 2019 due to a row over spending priorities, and the wrangling could go on until March, three sources
Mary Oliver, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet whose rapturous odes to nature and animal life brought her critical acclaim and popular affection, has died. She was 83. Author of more than 15 poetry and essay collections, Oliver wrote brief, direct pieces that sang of her worship of the outdoors and disdain for greed and other
Yeo Bee Yin (left) during the meeting with Shafie Apdal at the Chief Minister’s Office on Friday. KOTA KINABALU: The federal Cabinet has agreed to start the process of returning the ownership of Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) to the Sabah government. Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin said the
© Reuters. Investing.com – The pound was lower on Friday as Brexit continued to put pressure on the economy. U.K. retail sales fell for the first time since March, as consumer spending slowdowns as Brexit nears. decreased 0.34% to 1.2938 as of 4:48 AM ET (9:48 GMT) while rose 0.40% to 0.8805. Prime Minister Theresa
Chief Justice of Malaysia Richard Malanjum. (Bernama pic) KOTA KINABALU: Chief Justice of Malaysia Richard Malanjum will file an affidavit in reply to the legal suit filed by the late Karpal Singh’s daughter in connection with the alleged interference by the judiciary in the outcome of her father’s sedition case and on the religious conversion
Chief Justice Richard Malanjum and AG Tommy Thomas at the Opening of the Legal Year 2019 in Kota Kinabalu. KOTA KINABALU: Saying there is now greater commitment on all sides in restoring the rights of Sabah and Sarawak under the 1963 Malaysia Agreement, Attorney-General Tommy Thomas urged lawyers in the two states to play a
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: British five pound banknotes are seen in this picture illustration LONDON (Reuters) – The pound weakened on Friday after stellar gains this week that set the currency up for its biggest weekly gain against the euro since September 2017 on growing confidence that a no-deal Brexit can be avoided. For now,
© Reuters. Investing.com – The U.S. dollar was little changed on Friday in Asia after trading slightly higher earlier in the day amid optimism of progress in Sino-U.S. trade talks. The that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies last traded at 95.732 by 12:01 AM ET (05:01 GMT), up 0.02%. Citing people
Whenever Norhidayah Jamaludin sends her three young sons to the daycare centre, she brings along their packed breakfast, lunch and teatime snack. Although the daycare centre provides meals for the children, her sons cannot eat the catered food as they need a special diet. Her boys – Adam Haris Mohd Faris, seven, Aiman Haris Mohd
Pop idol Rihanna is preparing to launch her own luxury brand with the world’s biggest fashion conglomerate, according to reports. The Barbados-born superstar, who already has her own highly successful Fenty sportswear label, is in secret talks with the French giant LVMH, according to Women’s Wear Daily. The publication said the group, which owns such
There is more anecdotal, rather than conclusive scientific, evidence that dietary intervention is beneficial for children with special needs. But many parents have tried food therapy, hoping their children’s condition would improve. “There are studies claiming certain food may reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But there isn’t
A devised physical theatre story about longing and acceptance. A tale of an ancient Kelantanese princess. Traditional Teochew iron-rod puppets. A Pakistani student, an Australian workman and a whiff of racism. At a glance, there is no such thing as a slow start for theatre in the Klang Valley . It looks like the early
Jade Hills is one prime example of Gamuda Land’s commitment towards creating a town where the community enjoys long-term sustainable value in terms of a lasting good quality of life and good capital growth. These are derived from towns and developments at good locations, well master-planned with sustainable green environment, great gathering places that bring
Win amazing prizes that will change your life in the DuitNow launch campaign. In conjunction with the launch, bank customers stand a chance to win amazing prizes worth more than RM3.6mil in total, including a RM1mil dream home, a total of RM1mil in cash prizes, a Mercedes-Benz GLC 200, a Mercedes-Benz A 200, five RM20,000
David Rocco is a name that avid foodies will recognise. The Italian celebrity chef and food personality is a known figure on the food circuit, having helmed the hit TV show David Rocco’s La Dolce Vita, which has aired in over 150 countries. Rocco has also starred in the equally popular David Rocco’s Dolce India,
My shoulder is sore. Not from doing heavy duty exercise, but from trying to put on a sports bra. That’s right – danger lurks in a seemingly innocent piece of undergarment and can cause a lot of distress! Back then (yes, I’m ancient), sports bras came in “cupless” styles and were cheap, though they didn’t
Two things stand out about the first Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer that dropped Tuesday. First: Hey, Tom Holland is alive after his Spidey seemingly turned into a cloud of dust after Avengers: Infinity War! (Thanks, Thanos.) We’re probably going to have wait for Avengers: Endgame (in cinemas April 26) to see how all the timelines
Over 15 years ago, avid foodie Jason Ng decided to take his love for food to the next level. So he gave up his job in the property sector and with his wife Yen Chia, started his own restaurant called Rue Ee. Positioned in a quiet street in the older township of OUG in Kuala
For centuries, honey has been the magic potion for our health and skin, and it’s rightly so due to its nutrient rich properties. While used as a natural substitute for sugar and as an instant energy booster, its rich source of antioxidants, flavonoids and antibacterial properties keep your skin healthy and clean. Honey is also a
New Zealand-based crypto exchange Cryptopia was hacked two days ago. The thief (or thieves) made off with approximately $3.6 million in cryptocurrency. Now, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has frozen tokens sent to its wallet by the alleged hackers. Binance Freezes Tokens According to Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the exchange reportedly received an unspecified amount of cryptocurrency that
All major cryptocurrencies are seeing red again today. This week has brought higher-than-normal volatility for most of the top digital currencies on the market, making investors scratch their heads. Today, we’ll take a look at the latest trending crypto news. Crypto News: UPS Invests in Blockchain Today, the top crypto news is surrounding the logistic
© Reuters. Investing.com – The U.S. dollar little changed Thursday as mostly upbeat economic data was offset by strong rise in sterling on bets the U.K. will avoid leaving the EU without a trade deal. The , which measures the greenback against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, rose by 0.08% to 95.76. As
KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah opposition leader today raised concerns that the termination of water supply maintenance contracts for 58 water treatment plants in Sabah could worsen incidences of water supply disruptions in the state. Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) president Jeffrey Kitingan said since the contracts were terminated on Jan 15, there were immediate water
© Reuters. Investing.com – The greenback was steady on Thursday as jobless claims data showed the government shutdown has yet to have an impact on jobs. The number of people who filed for unemployment assistance in the U.S. hit its lowest level in five weeks, despite 27 days of a government shutdown which has furloughed
Chief Judge Richard Malanjum says young lawyers to take up public interest cases on behalf of indigenous people. KOTA KINABALU: Chief Justice Richard Malanjum today suggested that the status of native courts be raised to be on the same level as civil and shariah courts. In suggesting that the indigenous native courts be elevated to
Deputy Defence Minister Liew Chin Tong with Eastern Field Command chief Lt-Gen Zamrose Mohd Zain (extreme left). At right is army veteran affairs director-general Maj-Gen Dzulkarnain Ahmad. KOTA KINABALU: The establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (BAR) in the southern Philippines may reduce the number of kidnappings in the waters off Sabah, Deputy Defence Minister
Sepanggar Warisan Youth chief Norazmi Alimat (second from right) hopes activist Zainnal Ajamain will retract his statement and give the CM enough time to bring Sabah forward. KOTA KINABALU: Sepanggar Warisan Youth lodged a police report against activist Zainnal Ajamain for what it perceived as a misleading statement against Chief Minister Shafie Apdal. Sepanggar Warisan
Awang Tengah (centre) receiving a token of appreciation from STIDC general manager Hashim Haji Bojet. KUCHING: The state government is moving towards a total ban of export of logs, said Deputy Chief Minister Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said this is to ensure higher value for processed products and ensure the continued sustainability of the
© Reuters. Investing.com – The U.S. dollar pushed higher against a basket of its key rivals on Thursday, building on its recent strong gains, while the pound slipped amid softer risk sentiment. The , which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six major currencies, was up 0.14% 95.80 by 03:54 AM ET (08:54
Chief Justice of Malaysia Richard Malanjum. KOTA KINABALU: Chief Justice Richard Malanjum today called for an audit of the nation’s laws to see if they tally with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (Undrip). He noted that there had been no such scrutiny by countries which were signatories to the UN
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