Category: General

KUALA LUMPUR, The Federal Court is set to hear the application of seven Filipino men seeking a review of their death sentences, imposed for waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong during the Lahad Datu incursion 11 years ago, at 9 am tomorrow. The application was filed by Datu Amirbahar Hushin Kiram, 60, the nephew of Jamalul Kiram, the self-proclaimed Sultan of Sulu, along with Atik Hussin Abu Bakar, 52; Basad H. Manuel, 49; Virgilio Nemar Patulada, 59; Al Wazir Osman, 68; Tani Lahad Dahi, 70; and Julham Rashid, 75. They are seeking to have their death sentences commuted to

SHAH ALAM, The removal of education subsidies for the children of affluent families at public higher education institutions will only be implemented once it has been approved by the Cabinet, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks yesterday reflect the government’s awareness and the expectation that high-income earners have a moral responsibility to make educational opportunities more accessible to vulnerable groups in need. ‘We will proceed with the discontinuation (of subsidies) once a Cabinet decision is made. ‘What the Prime Minister is stressing now is the moral responsibility

IPOH, A policeman was detained to assist in the investigation of an extortion case involving an oil palm smallholder in Langkap, Teluk Intan, yesterday. Perak Police Chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said the 40-year-old suspect, who is based at a police station in Bagan Datuk, was arrested in Hutan Melintang at 7 pm. He explained that the suspect had demanded RM2,000 from the 37-year-old victim to resolve a previous case related to a urine test on Sept 26. ‘The victim subsequently filed a police report regarding the misconduct of the officer last Sunday,’ he told reporters after the national anthem

LEGAZPI CITY – Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Tuesday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for provincial governor through his representative, lawyer Rodolfo Bonafe Jr. In an interview, Bonafe said they support the guidelines of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to make the filing of COCs for the May 12, 2025 elections simple and solemn. “The message wanted to be conveyed by Joey Salceda here is to show that we support the Comelec. Before the Comelec office opens, I’m already here waiting to express our enthusiasm for this democratic process. This is not just a mere symbolism but

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Bicol is aiming to generate PHP25 million in sales as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region participate in the Orgullo kan Bikol (OKB) Trade Fair at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City from Oct. 9-13. Jocelyn Berango, DTI-Bicol spokesperson, said Tuesday that 100 MSMEs from the six Bicol provinces will participate and showcase their finest products. “The OKB, throughout the years, has provided opportunities for our homegrown entrepreneurs to find new markets and become more competitive,” she said in an interview. Berango said the OKB is now