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Boris Johnson quits Parliament amid lockdown party investigation
The political landscape in the UK has been shaken by the abrupt resignation of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson from his role as a Member of Parliament. The 58-year-old politician cited a “stitch-up” by his adversaries as the reason for his departure, as he faces an investigation by a cross-party committee over allegations of lying to Parliament about lockdown-breaching parties…
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Parking firm loses case over £160 fine due to lack of Welsh translation
A parking company, Simple Intelligent Parking Ltd, has lost a civil case against a motorist who requested a parking fine in Welsh. Elysteg Llwyd Thomas from Dyffryn Nantlle, Gwynedd, was initially issued a £60 fine in English. She responded that she would pay the fine once the company provided all correspondence bilingually, including a copy of the fine. The company…
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Yacht capsize survivors seek legal action against Carlton Fleet
Legal action is being planned by passengers who narrowly escaped death when the yacht Carlton Queen capsized during a diving trip in the Red Sea. The survivors, including British, Belgian, Swiss, and German nationals, do not believe the vessel was seaworthy, as it had been visibly listing to one side after leaving Egypt. The boat’s size had been increased during…
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Loch Ness water levels hit 32-year low, raising environmental concerns
Water levels in Loch Ness and the River Ness have sparked concerns as they reached their lowest point in 32 years last month, according to data from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa). The Ness fishery board has expressed alarm over the persistently low levels, suggesting that water stored for hydro-power could be utilised to alleviate the situation. SSE Renewables,…
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Double murder arrest in Newhaven as man and woman found dead
Sussex police have apprehended a 64-year-old man from Brighton in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman in Newhaven. The victims were found in a property on Lewes Road just after 7pm on Friday. The authorities have stated they are not seeking any other suspects in relation to the case. A section of the graveyard…
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UK braces for 31C heatwave and thunderstorms, hotter than Marrakech
As the United Kingdom braces for soaring temperatures that could reach 31C on Saturday, thunderstorm warnings have been issued for much of the country. The rising heat may result in the hottest day of 2023 so far, but it could also bring torrential rain, hail, and gusty winds. Forecasters have warned of “really balmy nights on the way,” with temperatures…
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Car dealer jailed for clocking 2.75m miles, defrauding £445,957 from sales
A Hampshire-based car dealer has been sentenced to 45 months in prison after being found guilty of fraudulently altering the mileage of 32 second-hand vehicles, totalling 2,750,000 miles, before selling them to unsuspecting garages. Ashley Wilson, 27, from Fareham, was convicted at Portsmouth Crown Court, where he was also sentenced to an additional 12 months for breaching a prior suspended…
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Cruise ship asylum seeker housing plan axed by Liverpool port officials
The UK government’s proposal to use a large cruise ship to accommodate 500 asylum-seeking men near Liverpool has been abandoned after port officials rejected the plan. The decision by Peel Ports has halted the Home Office’s efforts to create a seventh site for housing migrants as part of a wider crackdown on illegal immigration. The rejection follows a similar decision…
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Boris Johnson branded coward and disgrace for quitting before partygate findings
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been labelled a “coward” and a “disgrace” for resigning as an MP before the results of a parliamentary investigation into whether he misled MPs about the partygate scandal were released. Members of the opposition blasted Johnson, who criticised the Commons privileges committee in a scathing 1,000-word statement as he stepped down on Friday. Johnson…
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Brighton hospital probed over 40 deaths amid medical negligence claims
Sussex Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of around 40 patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, amid allegations of medical negligence spanning a five-year period. The claims, which involve neurosurgery and general surgery, were made by two consultant surgeons who lost their jobs after raising concerns about patient safety. The Guardian reported that last week,…
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Nigel Adams resigns as MP, triggers third by-election for Rishi Sunak
Nigel Adams, a close associate of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, announced his immediate resignation as MP, leading to yet another by-election. This development comes on the heels of Johnson’s resignation last week, putting additional pressure on current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he faces a third by-election in Adams’s Selby and Ainsty constituency. Initially, Adams had planned to step…
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Motorcyclist killed, three injured as falling tree causes accident on expressway
A tragic accident occurred on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in George Town, when a falling tree caused a collision involving two cars and three motorcycles, resulting in one fatality and three injured victims. The incident took place early in the morning, with the police receiving a call at 1.30am. The motorcyclist, Mohd Farid Amirol Shah, 18 years…
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Malaysia to expand cancer centres for equitable treatment access
The Malaysian Ministry of Health aims to expand cancer treatment centres throughout the nation in an effort to provide equal access to high-quality care for patients. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa highlighted that the majority of cancer treatment centres are currently situated in major cities, particularly in the Klang Valley, resulting in patients from smaller towns having to travel long…
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Tiong King Sing retains PDP president post, Henry Harry Jinep new deputy
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, has retained the presidency of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) for another three-year term. The decision was made during the party’s triennial general assembly. Tiong, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bintulu, has held the position since 2016. The deputy president post was secured uncontested by Datuk…
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Agong congratulates disabled, B40 students on SPM success
The King of Malaysia, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have expressed their happiness and pride towards parents and students from disabled (OKU) and B40 groups who achieved excellent results in the 2022 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations. The results were announced yesterday, and the royal couple’s commendation was shared through a post…
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Indonesia, Malaysia discuss legalising 1.5m undocumented migrant workers
The issue of undocumented Indonesian migrant workers took centre stage at a recent meeting between Indonesian and Malaysian immigration authorities. The meeting, held at the Malaysian Immigration Headquarters in Putrajaya, was attended by the Director General of Immigration Malaysia, Ruslin Jusoh, and his Indonesian counterpart, Silmy Karim. Silmy Karim stated in a press release that the purpose of the visit…
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Umno vows to free jailed ex-PM Najib, unclear on strategy
In a recent conclusion to the annual general assembly of Malaysia’s United Malays National Organisation (Umno) party, its president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, pledged to persist in efforts to secure the release of former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for embezzling funds from SRC International Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of 1MDB, Najib’s contributions to the party…
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Umno deputy urges revival efforts after election losses
Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan has likened the party to a “dying tree” in his speech at the party’s annual general assembly, urging members to ensure its survival for future generations. Reflecting on the party’s losses in the last two general elections, Mohamad emphasised the need to address the situation to keep Umno relevant in Malaysia’s political landscape. “This big…
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Malaysia considers private polytechnics to boost TVET graduate marketability
The Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) in Malaysia is exploring the possibility of establishing industry-led private polytechnics to improve the quality and employability of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates in the country. Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that this proposal aligns with MoHE’s series of initiatives aimed at putting TVET and polytechnic education on an equal footing with…
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Umno deputy warns of six-week prep for imminent state elections
The deputy president of Malaysia’s Umno party, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, has warned that the party may only have six weeks to prepare for the upcoming state elections. Hasan, also known as Tok Mat, informed Umno delegates that the dissolution of the six state assemblies is expected to occur by the end of June, with polls likely to be held…
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Malaysia PM approves Gig Economy Commission, targets £9.8bn industry
The Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has agreed to the establishment of the Gig Economy Commission Malaysia (SEGiM) as recommended by Umno, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The main objectives of SEGiM are to regulate the gig industry’s ecosystem and ensure the welfare of all involved, including service providers, suppliers,…
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Umno supreme council considers suspended members’ reinstatement appeals
The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has revealed that the party’s supreme council has received several written appeals from suspended members seeking reinstatement. Though the exact number of applications was not disclosed, Hamidi assured that the UMNO disciplinary board would carefully examine each case. “Many UMNO friends who were suspended wanted to return to the party…
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Malaysian para athletes’ success inspires able-bodied counterparts
The Malaysian contingent’s outstanding performance at the 2023 Asean Para Games (APG) has been highlighted as a source of inspiration for able-bodied athletes, particularly in swimming and track and field. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh emphasised that the post-mortem report on the 2023 APG by the Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) will not only focus on areas of improvement but…
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Malaysia to boost disability-friendly facilities in buildings
The number of buildings in Malaysia with facilities designed for persons with disabilities (PwD) remains insufficient, according to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri. To address this issue, discussions will be held with other ministries, taking into consideration policies adopted by other countries to ensure that Malaysia has more PwD-friendly facilities in its buildings. “Besides this, I will…
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Malaysia’s sovereignty backed amid Sulu Sultanate heirs’ claims
The Malaysian government’s efforts to defend its national sovereignty against claims from eight individuals asserting to be heirs to the Sultanate of Sulu have garnered widespread support from the public. Umno Kalabakan division chief Samasuddin Yusop commended the government’s decision to use legal means to protect Malaysia’s sovereignty, stating that it prevents any arbitrary claims against the nation. “In this…
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Nooryana Najwa pledges to bolster Umno support using Puteri wing platform
Nooryana Najwa, daughter of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, has pledged to use the Umno party’s Puteri wing as a means to strengthen support and maintain the party’s power. She also advised caution regarding the party’s new allies in the unity government. In her first speech as a delegate from the wing, Nooryana emphasised her father’s contributions and sacrifices…
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Nearly 2,000 join grand Gawai Dayak parade to boost Betong tourism
Nearly 2,000 individuals dressed in traditional attire participated in a grand Gawai Dayak parade in Betong town. The event was organised by the Betong Resident’s Office and commenced at the Betong Sports Complex at 8am, proceeding through the centre of the town. A total of 37 teams, consisting of 1,963 participants, joined the parade, which also featured an array of…
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Malaysia’s Deputy PM receives memo for Gig Economy Commission establishment
A memorandum on the establishment of the GIG Economy Commission of Malaysia (SEGiM) was presented to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, marking a significant step towards safeguarding the well-being of gig workers in the country. The memorandum was submitted by representatives from three workers’ organisations, including the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), Malaysian P-Hailing Riders’ Association (Penghantar), and Malaysian…
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Umno urged to tackle housing crisis and create high-income jobs for youth
The Umno General Assembly in Malaysia focused on the party’s restoration, housing issues, and job opportunities during today’s debate session. Delegates called for the party leadership to take swift action in restoring Umno’s strength and advocating for the rights of Malays, particularly in the housing sector. Umno Youth treasurer Mohd Kurniawan Naim Moktar discussed the urgent housing issue and urged…
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Umno Youth demands DAP apology, open to apologising with solid reason
The leader of Umno Youth, Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, has stated that the party would only consider apologising to the Democratic Action Party (DAP) if there was a valid reason to do so. He added that Umno Youth does not intend to withdraw its demand for an apology from DAP, as the gesture holds significance for their party members. Dr…
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