Isu Jalur Gemilang terbalik tidak sepatutnya berlaku – Aldzham Kamil

Isu Jalur Gemilang terbalik tidak sepatutnya berlaku – Aldzham Kamil

KANGAR: Insiden pemasangan bendera Jalur Gemilang terbalik di sebuah sekolah di Negeri Sembilan, baru-baru ini tidak sepatutnya berlaku kerana boleh mencemarkan institusi pendidikan yang sepatutnya menjadi contoh. Ketua Penerangan Pemuda Pas negeri, Aldzham Kamil Ahmad Kamil berkata, insiden tersebut telah mencetuskan pelbagai reaksi dalam kalangan rakyat di negara ini khususnya ketika menjelang sambutan Hari Kebangsaan. ... Read more The post Isu Jalur Gemilang terbalik tidak sepatutnya berlaku – Aldzham Kamil appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

Vietnam should heed the risks of high-speed rail losses

Vietnam should heed the risks of high-speed rail losses

As Vietnam embarks on building its first high-speed rail (HSR) system, the financial struggles and failures of similar projects worldwide offer important lessons and insights. While Vietnam has only recently moved toward implementation, many countries have operated advanced HSR systems for decades. The experiences of these early adopters provide a valuable roadmap of potential pitfalls […] The post Vietnam should heed the risks of high-speed rail losses appeared first on Asia Times .

Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey faces UK court over rape, assault charges

Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey faces UK court over rape, assault charges

FORMER Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared in a London court on Tuesday, charged with raping two women and sexually assaulting a third during his time at the Premier League club. The Ghanaian international, 32, faces five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault, with alleged incidents occurring between April 2021 and June 2022. During the hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Partey confirmed his identity but did not enter pleas. Prosecutor Jocelyn Ledward detailed that two charges involve alleged anal rape during consensual encounters with one woman, while three others accuse him of raping a second complainant twice in the UK and once in Spain. Partey, who wore black in the dock, was granted bail and will next appear at London’s Old Bailey on September 2. His lawyer reiterated his denial of the charges, stating Partey “welcomes the opportunity to clear his name.” The midfielder joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 for 50 million euros ($57.7 million) and played 52 games last season. Arrested in July 2022, he remained unnamed publicly until now. His contract expired last month, and British media report he is close to signing with Spain’s Villarreal. Judge Paul Goldspring noted Partey’s impending move to Spain during proceedings. - Reuters

Dua pemilik syarikat direman enam hari terima rasuah lebih RM800,000

Dua pemilik syarikat direman enam hari terima rasuah lebih RM800,000

PETALING JAYA – Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Sarawak menahan reman dua pemilik syarikat di Sarawak berkaitan menguruskan permohonan mendapatkan lot tanah daripada Jabatan Tanah dan Survei Sarawak. Menurut sumber, dua pemilik syarikat itu disyaki meminta dan menerima rasuah melebihi RM800,000 daripada seorang individu. Menurutnya, kedua-dua suspek lelaki berusia lingkungan 50-an itu ditahan kira-kira pukul ... Read more The post Dua pemilik syarikat direman enam hari terima rasuah lebih RM800,000 appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Tidak sangka meletup, lelaki lerai bom tangan putus kaki

Tidak sangka meletup, lelaki lerai bom tangan putus kaki

BANGKOK – Seorang lelaki di wilayah Lop Buri hilang kaki kiri selepas sebutir grenad M79 meletup di rumahnya ketika dia cuba meleraikan objek tersebut, lapor laman berita Thaiger semalam. Mangsa yang dikenali sebagai Wuttichai Tathong, dikatakan cuba meleraikan  bom tangan itu untuk menjual komponen tembaga. Dalam kejadian kelmarin Wuttichai dikatakan menemui grenad itu di kawasan ... Read more The post Tidak sangka meletup, lelaki lerai bom tangan putus kaki appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Perluasan cukai prokesihatan lebih wajar berbanding larangan penuh

Perluasan cukai prokesihatan lebih wajar berbanding larangan penuh

PETALING JAYA – Langkah kerajaan memperluas cukai prokesihatan kepada produk rokok elektronik atau vape disifatkan sebagai pendekatan lebih wajar berbanding larangan menyeluruh. Ini kerana kata Pengarah Nanostix Innovations Sdn Bhd, Shahabudeen Jalil berkata, kawalan itu bukan sahaja melindungi kesihatan awam, malah memelihara kelangsungan industri tempatan yang sah dan bertanggungjawab. “Walaupun pengenalan cukai ini dijangka memberi ... Read more The post Perluasan cukai prokesihatan lebih wajar berbanding larangan penuh appeared first on Kosmo Digital .