SERDANG: The government has no plans to buy aircraft from China as of now, according to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Responding to a question on his statement yesterday that Malaysia could retaliate by looking at buying fighter jets from China if the European Union (EU) continues its discriminatory stance against Malaysian palm oil, Dr Mahathir explained that the statement was still at the suggestion level. “It was only a suggestion; we have not made any decision yet. Also, we may not buy any jets at all,“ he told reporters after attending a Cuepacs premier assembly with the Prime Minister, here today. Asked if there are specific products from China that he was looking at, Dr Mahathir said: “There are a lot of products we can buy.” Earlier, Dr Mahathir witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between Medicare Assistance Sdn Bhd and Pos Malaysia Bhd, to promote the CuepacsCare and CuepacsPA Takaful programmes for civil servants. A … [Read more...] about No plans to buy aircraft from China yet: Mahathir
Singapore-China ties ‘warm and progressing’, says DPM Tharman
BEIJING - Ties between Singapore and China are "warm and progressing", Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on Monday (March 25) while on a visit to Beijing. At a meeting with Chinese Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan, Mr Tharman pointed to the steady tempo of visits between the two countries, noting that both Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and DPM Teo Chee Hean will visit China next month. "As you have said, our relationship is not only warm but it is progressing," he said in his opening remarks to the Chinese vice-premier. Mr Tharman, who is on a five-day visit to China, met Madam Sun at Ziguang Ge, or Hall of Purple Light, within the Zhongnanhai leadership compound. The hall is located within the Forbidden City and was once the venue where Chinese Emperor Qianlong feted loyal officials and generals. The hall is now used by Chinese leaders to receive foreign guests. Madam Sun said that China and Singapore were "friendly neighbours and critical cooperation partners", and that Mr … [Read more...] about Singapore-China ties ‘warm and progressing’, says DPM Tharman
News Comelec wants Bong Go posters removed from Malasakit Centers
MANILA - A Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner over the weekend said the poll body has asked the Department of Health to remove posters of Malasakit Centers showing the photo of Senate aspirant Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go. “We requested @DOHgovph to remove posters [in] Malasakit Centers, government hospitals,” Guanzon said on Twitter. Guanzon gave this statement in response to a Twitter user who complained about a “special assistant” who has “giant-sized” tarpaulins, in reference to Go who used to serve as President Duterte’s special assistant. The Omnibus Election Code bars the use of public funds for an election campaign. In a statement, Go distanced himself from the poster. “Paulit ulit ko na po sinabi, tanggalin niyo na po mukha at pangalan ko sa posters at tarps. Huwag niyo na po ikabit iyan. Itulong niyo na lang sa mga nangangailangan,” he said. (I’ve repeatedly said this: Remove my name and face in the … [Read more...] about News Comelec wants Bong Go posters removed from Malasakit Centers
News PBA D-League: Santillan stars as Marinero keeps Trinity winless
MANILA, Philippines – Marinerong Pilipino returned to the win column in emphatic fashion, dropping CD14 Designs-Trinity University of Asia, 91-72, Monday in the 2019 PBA D-League at JCSGO Gym in Cubao. Santi Santillan anchored the Skippers' attack with 29 points – 13 of which came in the pivotal third quarter. He added 10 rebounds for a double-double outing. Santillan's third-quarter outburst allowed the Skippers to break away from a tight 37-31 halftime count, and gave them a comfortable 64-48 lead over the White Stallions entering the final frame. Orlan Wamar chipped in 10 points on a 3-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc, as Anton Asistio had nine points and three assists for Marinero. READ: No. 2 ROS has Northport to thank for its playoff bonus "Ang sinasabi ko na lang sa kanila palagi, kailangan naming ibigay ang best effort sa practice. Doon kami mabubuo as a team lalo na at akyat-baba ang laro players namin. Buti naman ngayon, lumabas ang resulta," said coach Yong … [Read more...] about News PBA D-League: Santillan stars as Marinero keeps Trinity winless
3 people, including 80-year-old woman, taken to hospital after 4-vehicle collision at Geylang junction
A 69-year-old man and two women, aged 49 and 80, were taken to hospital after a four-vehicle collision at the junction of Sims Avenue and Aljunied Road on Sunday morning (March 24). In response to queries by Stomp, the police said they were alerted to the accident involving two cars, a taxi and a motorcycle at 9.59am. The motorcyclist, along with two female passengers from one of the cars, were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital in a conscious state. Stomp understands that the motorcyclist sustained facial injuries in addition to abrasions on both hands and elbows. The two women suffered giddiness as well as pains to their backs and shoulders. A 56-year-old male car driver is currently assisting with police investigations. Several Stomp contributors shared a circulated video of the crash, showing how a yellow car had hit the other three vehicles. The motorcyclist, who can be seen trying to brake, was flung off his bike. A white car that was the first to be hit is also seen with a mangled … [Read more...] about 3 people, including 80-year-old woman, taken to hospital after 4-vehicle collision at Geylang junction