Новости за 04.04.2024

TAIPEI: The powerful earthquake that struck Taiwan on Wednesday (April 3) was captured by the cameras in a several newsrooms during their live broadcast. As the quake hit, anchors on air kept speaking and delivering news while the studio was visibly shaken and lights swaying violently overhead.

BEIJING: China’s new energy vehicles (NEVs) captured a 62 per cent share of the global NEV market in the first two months of this year, according to Cui Dongshu, secretary general of the China Passenger Car Association, reported Xinhua.

KUALA LUMPUR: Gaza faces population collapse as it deals with severe malnutrition cases and continuous systematic destruction of the healthcare system, said Doctors Without Borders/Médecins San Frontières (MSF).

Countries thrashing out an agreement on tackling future pandemics have one month to bridge their differences, the negotiations co-chair told AFP, adding that failure is not an option.

The launch of the Code of Ethics for Journalists in Malaysia on Feb 20 started with reciting the Rukun Negara. I thought it was rather apt.

Every time there is a call from the top for this or that enforcement agency to redouble its efforts against corrupt officers, a big haul is made.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is running for the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly presidency for the 2026-2029 term.

KUALA LUMPUR: Luis Garcia, Steve McManaman, Dwight Yorke and David May are among the cast of 33 for the Manchester Reds-Liverpool Reds clash at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on April 27.

MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today extended Aidilfitri contributions to 57 seasoned reformists.

KUALA LUMPUR: National No. 1 Ng Eain Yow beat homester Daniel Poleshcuk 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 to advance into the German Open squash quarter-finals in Hamburg today.

KUANTAN: As the holy month of Ramadan nears an end, the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today reminded Muslims to usher Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations moderately.

HUALIEN: A helicopter plucked to safety on Thursday six people stranded in a mining area after Taiwan's worst earthquake in 25 years, and rescue workers reached 400 people cut off in a hotel in a mountainous national park by air, and confirmed all were safe.

KOTA BARU: The state Fire and Rescue Department recorded 577 fire cases during the first three months of this year, which is an increase of more than double compared to the same period last year.

KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Cycling Team's (TSG) Jesse Ewart finished on top of the podium in stage four of the Tour of Thailand to bring back the cheer for the Malaysian side.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara’s First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament concluded today after a three-week sitting since March 18, which saw the approval of 17 bills.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has seized the mobile phone and SIM card belonging to entrepreneur Datuk Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman, who uploaded a controversial Hari Raya music video.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified all people responsible behind the spread of coordinated messages claiming that the yearly Quran recital and memorisation competition will not be organised this year.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has announced a five per cent dividend for the fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2023, marking a total payout of RM485.05 million, a slight increase from RM476.45 million the previous year.

LONDON: Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said his players have to avoid getting into a comfort zone during games and that they must demand more of themselves if they are to pick up wins in the Premier League.

SUZUKA: Lewis Hamilton said today that retired four-times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel would be an “amazing option” for Mercedes as they look to fill the Briton’s seat next season.

JEMPOL: A 35-year-old mechanic was arrested for allegedly causing injuries to the daughter of his girlfriend in front of a supermarket in Bahau here yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Sports Council (NSC) is steadfast in its decision to allow the coach, who has been cleared of sexual misconduct, to resume duties.

PUTRAJAYA: An unemployed man escaped the hangman’s noose after the Federal Court today commuted his death sentence to 32 years in prison for murdering his friend in Gerik, Perak, six years ago.

KUALA LUMPUR: Sports critic Sadek Mustaffa has called for a restructuring of sports administration at the state level.