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As talks with Sarawak stall, Petronas reportedly mulls legal action as state pushes for greater control over oil and gas
KUALA LUMPUR, — Malaysia’s national oil corporation, Petronas, is contemplating a court injunction to defend its monopoly on the country’s natural resources amidst escalating demands from Sarawak for increased control over oil and gas extraction
Read moreFewer Malaysia Airlines flights just temporary to fix tech woes, more planes coming, says transport minister
SEPANG, — Malaysia Airlines Berhad’s move to cut the frequency of its flights to select destinations is a temporary measure aimed at addressing technical problems, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. He gave an assurance
Read morePower disruptions drop sharply in Sabah’s south-east zone, says SESB chairman
AHAD DATU, — The achievement of electricity supply in the South-east Zone of Sabah shows an encouraging performance with a double-digit record in the System Average Interruption Duration Index (Saidi). Chairman of Sabah Electricity Sdn
Read moreProposal for national parties to sit out of Sabah polls and use GRS logo are personal opinions, says state PKR info chief
KOTA KINABALU, — Sabah PKR has dismissed calls for national parties to stay out of the upcoming state elections or contest under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) logo, calling them “personal opinions” and not reflective
Read more‘No, you can’t leave the country’: Unpaid EPF contributions ground 635 company directors
KUALA LUMPUR, — Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has submitted names of 635 company directors to the Immigration Department between January and June 2024 to be barred from leaving the country, due to unpaid EPF contributions
Read morePMO: Govt demands an apology from Meta over removal of PM Anwar’s Haniyeh posts
KUALA LUMPUR, — The government has demanded an apology from Meta over its removal of two Facebook posts by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. In a statement this evening,
Read morePM says ringgit rising ‘not because of Anwar’ but Madani principles and unity
KOTA KINABALU, — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attributed the ringgit’s best performance in 14 years to the collective effort of his coalition government and its policies based on the Madani concept. Speaking
Read moreWill peninsular Malaysians get an extra holiday on Sept 17 after Malaysia Day and Prophet’s Birthday? Here’s what Putrajaya says
KUALA LUMPUR, — Have you been looking forward to an extra long weekend next month with this year’s overlap of Malaysia Day and the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday on September 16? Did you plan to enjoy
Read moreWhat is Pulau Satu in Johor’s Forest City, Malaysia’s next duty-free island?
JOHOR BARU, — Johor’s Forest City is set for a major boost as one of its four designated islands will become duty-free as part of efforts to drive attention to the mega project. At the
Read moreNone of my son’s killers have come to me to apologise, says Zulfarhan’s father
KUALA LUMPUR, — The parents of the late Zulfarhan Osman today said that none of the individuals responsible for their son’s death have come forward to apologise since the incident. In a radio interview, Zulfarhan’s
Read moreBoy who died of food poisoning ate takeaway from father, Sabah Health Dept says
KOTA KINABALU, — A 10-year-old child who died, believed to be from food poisoning, on Thursday in Sandakan had a history of consuming food bought by his father two days earlier. Sabah State Health Department
Read moreFinance minister II: RM250m saved in diesel leakage since subsidy measures
TUMPAT, July 14 — The government estimates that over RM250 million in diesel leakage has been prevented from smuggling or misappropriation at petrol stations along the peninsular Malaysia borders since targeted subsidy measures were implemented
Read moreHigh Court orders fashion designer Jovian Mandagie to pay two firms RM10m for defaulting on friendly loans
KUALA LUMPUR, — Datuk Jovian Mandagie has been ordered to pay RM10 million to two companies after the High Court here granted their application for a summary judgment against the fashion designer. According to documents
Read moreKlang Port Authority confirms MV Kum Jin afloat, engineers work on repairs after sinking rumours
SHAH ALAM, July — A group of engineers together with the crew of MV Kum Jin re-boarded the cargo ship yesterday to re-stabilise the vessel and carry out repair work. Klang Port Authority (LPK) said
Read moreReport: Experts question viability of ‘orangutan diplomacy’
KUALA LUMPUR, — Conservationists believe that sending orangutans abroad as a form of diplomacy, similar to China’s practice with pandas, is an unworkable strategy. Speaking to new portal Channel News Asia (CNA), conservationists argue that protecting orangutan
Read moreKTM stations’ owner vows to fix faults, but says ‘huge process’ will take time
KUALA LUMPUR, — Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) is already repairing KTM Komuter station facilities a public transport advocate identified as faulty. The owner of the KTM Komuter stations assured commuters that the out-of-service equipment and
Read morePAC report exposes regulatory violations and wastage in foreign worker management
KUALA LUMPUR, — In its parliamentary report released today, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) found oversight issues in the management of foreign workers in Malaysia. Most notably, the PAC said there were regulation violations and
Read moreTransport minister: Bus in Genting Highlands crash had expired permit and is over 15 years old
KUALA LUMPUR, — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today revealed that the bus that crashed in Genting Highlands and killed two tourists from China, had an expired permit. Loke said the bus permit had also lapsed
Read moreJakim urges mosques to adopt AI technology to enhance service delivery
KOTA BARU, — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has urged mosque institutions nationwide to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) technology in line with the government’s ambition to digitalise service delivery. Its deputy director-general (Policy)
Read moreWan Fayhsal claims conflict of interest to allow telcos to build second 5G network
KUALA LUMPUR, — Opposition MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has alleged that the government’s plan to establish a second 5G network is flawed, claiming a conflict of interest among the applicants. As announced
Read moreSabah can build resilient, equitable and prosperous future, says DCM
KOTA KINABALU, — The future of local governance in Sabah is expected to be characterised by efforts to enhance autonomy, embrace digital transformation, promote sustainability and ensure inclusiveness and participation, said Deputy Chief Minister II
Read moreThree Melaka transport companies, alleged of profiteering, to be charged in court
MELAKA, — Three transport companies in Melaka that failed to provide a reasonable explanation for their service price increases during Op Kesan 2.0, which has been in effect since June 6, will be charged in
Read moreElderly man in Johor loses over RM2m to WhatsApp investment scam
JOHOR BARU, — An elderly accountant lost more than RM2.27 million, after being deceived by an investment syndicate promoting the purchase of shares through the WhatsApp application. Johor police chief CP M Kumar said the
Read moreTNB’s landmark monopole transmission towers parallel with Penang Bridge to be completed in November
GEORGE TOWN, — Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) monopole transmission tower project is expected to be completed by the end of November. The RM500 million project, launched in late 2022, features an 8.5km overhead transmission line
Read moreCivil Aviation Authority extends temporary suspension of SAS’ air operator certificate, says CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, —The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has extended the temporary suspension of Systematic Aviation Services Sdn Bhd’s (SAS) air operator certificate (AOC) for 52 days, effective from June 10 until the end
Read moreTargeted diesel subsidy: 187 enforcement personnel mobilised in Johor
JOHOR BARU, — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Johor branch has mobilised 187 enforcement officers and personnel to monitor the targeted diesel subsidy implementation statewide. State KPDN director Lilis Saslinda
Read moreSabah Immigration Dept deports 153 undocumented migrants to Indonesia
TAWAU, — A total of 153 undocumented migrants from Indonesia who were detained at the Immigration Detention Depot in Tawau were deported to their country of origin from Pelabuhan Tawau to Pelabuhan Nunukan, Terminal Tunon
Read moreMinistry: Viral message on new communication rules for WhatsApp is fake
PUTRAJAYA, — The Ministry of Communications said that it has never issued any statement regarding new communication regulations for WhatsApp calls and messages. It advised the public not to spread fake news or false information
Read moreJournalists at forefront way since pre-independence, says Fahmi
KUCHING, — Journalists have long been at the forefront of our nation’s journey to independence, wielding their pens as powerful tools against colonialism and kindling the spirit of freedom. Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil, said
Read moreDomestic Trade Ministry seizes 70,000 litres of subsidised diesel in Johor
JOHOR BARU, — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in Johor seized 70,000 litres of subsidised diesel worth RM150,500 after raiding at a premises in Taman Impian Emas here today. Johor
Read moreEconomic achievement in first quarter 2024 very encouraging, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, — Malaysia recorded an encouraging economic achievement in the first quarter of 2024 at 4.2 per cent, surpassing the expectations of many parties who projected the growth rate at 3.9 per cent, said
Read moreWesak Day festival can help boost unity, understanding among different races in Malaysia, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, — The annual Wesak Day celebration plays a vital role in strengthening unity among the people of diverse races, religions and ethnicities in the country. Deputy Minister of National Unity K. Saraswathy said
Read moreFloods: 615 evacuees in Perak, Kedah still being housed in relief centres
KUALA LUMPUR, — The number of flood evacuees in Perak rose drastically, while flood situation in Kedah showed improvement as 615 people remained in relief centres in both states as of this evening. In Perak,
Read moreMACC: Two senior officers of statutory body remanded in probe over RM1.2b development fund misappropriation
KUALA LUMPUR, — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Putrajaya arrested two senior officers of a statutory body on suspicion of abusing power and misappropriating funds from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for a development project
Read morePetros takeover of gas sales from Petronas to take six months from July, Sarawak Assembly told
KUCHING, — Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) will be taking over the buying and selling of natural gas produced in the state from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said today. The Sarawak minister
Read moreFadhlina: Education Ministry seeks private sector collaboration for special needs education
NIBONG TEBAL, — The Ministry of Education (MoE) aims to collaborate with more private sector companies to ensure the success of various programmes aligned with the national education agenda, especially for children with special needs.
Read moreTransport Ministry and HRD Corp to address shortage of commercial vehicle drivers, says minister
SERI KEMBANGAN, — The Ministry of Transport (MoT) plans to collaborate with HRD Corp to tackle the shortage of commercial vehicle drivers in the country, as the problem can have a significant impact on the
Read moreIn Kajang, 13-year-old boy pleads guilty to setting cat on fire
KAJANG — A 13-year-old boy pleaded guilty in the Magistrates’ Court here today to the charge of setting a cat on fire in the parking lot of Pangsapuri Taman Sri Kenari here last month. Magistrate
Read moreHealth Dept: Terengganu records five cases of heatstroke, heat exhaustion
KUALA TERENGGANU, May — Three cases of heatstroke and two of heat exhaustion have been reported in Terengganu as of April this year. Terengganu Health Department (JKNT) director Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong said these cases
Read moreBlogger Papagomo under arrest for alleged seditious remarks against Agong
KUALA LUMPUR, — Former Umno Youth executive council member Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo was arrested today for alleged seditious remarks made against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Inspector-General of Police Tan
Read moreJohor police: 11 civil servants among 30 nabbed, found positive for drugs in entertainment centre raid
JOHOR BARU, — Eleven civil servants who were among 30 individuals arrested, were found positive for various types of drugs in a raid at an entertainment centre in Batu Pahat district early this morning. Johor
Read moreFloods hit several areas in Subang, Sungai Buloh
SHAH ALAM, — Heavy rain that hit the state this afternoon caused several areas in Subang and Sungai Buloh to be flooded. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director of Operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said
Read moreDespite public appetite for Menu Rahmah, food operators say unsustainable without Putrajaya aid
KUALA LUMPUR, — Food operators continued to voice support for the Menu Rahmah initiative to offer consumers affordable meals, with some saying they dropped these after pledged support from the federal government did not materialise.
Read moreMalaysian Highway Authority: Traffic congestion heading north, south, Smart Lanes activated at several locations
KUALA LUMPUR, — Traffic flow on the main highways exiting the Klang Valley was congested this afternoon as many city folks began leaving for their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, besides taking advantage of
Read moreCops: Three main routes in Gua Musang expected to be congested tomorrow
GUA MUSANG, ― The traffic flow on three main roads in Gua Musang is expected to be congested again with the increase in the number of vehicles due to travellers returning to their respective homes
Read moreReligious affairs minister instructs Jakim to obtain explanation on shoe logo accused of spelling ‘Allah’
PUTRAJAYA, — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has instructed the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) to seek an explanation tomorrow from the relevant party regarding a purported
Read moreApril 9 set for sighting of Syawal new moon
KUALA LUMPUR, March ― The evening of Tuesday April 9 has been set to sight the Syawal new moon to determine the date of Aidilfitri, the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal announced
Read more‘Allah’ socks controversy: Johor factory says licence remains valid, Batu Pahat council gave 30 days to respond
KUALA LUMPUR, — The Johor factory which was involved in the controversy over five pair of socks carrying the word “Allah” — which it had described as the only problematic socks forming part of a
Read morePrisons D-G: Inmate rehabilitation in communities 73.3 times more effective in preventing recidivism
NIBONG TEBAL, — The effectiveness rate of inmate rehabilitation in communities is 73.3 times higher in preventing recidivism compared to rehabilitation in facilities. Prisons director-general Datuk Nordin Muhamad said that inmate rehabilitation in communities must
Read moreRinggit a top performer in region since govt coordination measures implemented, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, — The ringgit was in first place compared to nine other regional countries since the coordination measures among the government, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) were
Read moreKelantan in dire straits for clean water, needs federal aid to replace ageing pipes
KOTA BHARU, — The Kelantan government admits to facing several constraints that cannot be fully overcome in order to distribute, supply clean water to the people in the state. Public Works, Infrastructure, Water and Rural
Read moreSelangor MMEA identifies rat trails used by undocumented immigrants ahead of Aidilfitri celebration
KLANG, — The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has identified hotspots, or rat trails, believed to be used as entry and exit routes for illegal immigrants, ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration. Its director Maritime
Read morePenang man gets 11 months’ jail for deliberately causing accidents, extorting victims
EORGE TOWN, — The Magistrates’ Court here today meted out an 11-month prison sentence to an unemployed man who gained notoriety on social media for deliberately causing accidents and then extorting compensation from the vehicle
Read morePolice: Part-time photographer fatally stabbed by girlfriend near Kota Kemuning
SHAH ALAM, — A part-time photographer died after he was stabbed by his girlfriend, believed to be due to jealousy, in Bandar Rimbayu, near Kota Kemuning here yesterday. Kuala Langat district police chief Supt Ahmad
Read moreMalaysia Airports Holdings Berhad holds pre-qualification exercise to expand Penang International Airport
GEORGE TOWN, March 12 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has announced a pre-qualification exercise to appoint contractors for the Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project. The airport operator placed an advertisement on March 8
Read morePetronas issues scam alert on fake investment with unauthorised use of company and CEO’s names
KUALA LUMPUR, — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said it has been made aware of another online investment scam that is currently circulating on WhatsApp involving the unauthorised use of the company’s name and logo, as
Read moreTan Choi: CONSUMER FRIENDLY ADVERTISING
In the first quarter of this year, our publication has received an increasing number of enquiries from Malaysians regarding Tan Choi Sdn Bhd. It seems that members of the public have been offered, “something for
Read moreActivists warn rushed visa deadline could force firms to source foreign workers unethically
KUALA LUMPUR, — Advocates for migrant workers have warned of potential harm in Putrajaya’s decision to bring forward the deadline for recruiting labour from Bangladesh, calling it a rushed and poorly-informed decision that could force
Read moreA-G’s Report: Felda says will continue to improve operational efficiency, governance
KUALA LUMPUR, — The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will continue to improve operational efficiency and transparent governance and optimise productivity efficiency so that the agency will remain relevant. -ADVERTISEMENT- Referring to the Auditor General’s
Read moreMAF: Malbatt vehicle stopped by residents in Lebanon
KUALA LUMPUR, — The Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters (MK ATM) has confirmed an incident involving a Malaysian Battalion 850-11 (Malbatt 850-11) vehicle being stopped by local residents in Beirut. In a statement today, MK ATM
Read moreSumbangan Asas Rahmah’s expansion to cover purchases beyond basic necessities provide relief to recipients, say Perak residents
TAPAH, — The expansion of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance to cover purchases beyond basic necessities has brought relief to its beneficiaries. This development undoubtedly lightens the burden for those in need by aiding
Read moreBumiputera empowerment policy must take a more universal approach, says Bursa Malaysia chairman
PUTRAJAYA, — The implementation of the Bumiputera empowerment policy efforts must take a more universal approach, with implementation at the national level and not only focusing on this community, said Bursa Malaysia chairman Tan Sri
Read moreSarawak produced about 31,900 metric tonnes of pepper last year, says deputy premier
BETONG, — Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said today that Sarawak produced 31,900 metric tonnes of pepper last year, the largest amount in the country. He said some 38,277 farmers are involved in planting
Read moreMelaka targets to set up 350 EV charging bays by 2025, says CM
The Melaka government is targeting to have 350 electric vehicle charging bays (EVCBs) in the state by 2025, in line with the planning guidelines for the setting up of the EVCB set by the Town
Read moreAlmost 50pc new faces in Perak Amanah Youth leadership line-up, says its chief
Almost 50 percent new faces have been appointed to fill the leadership positions in the Perak Amanah Youth Committee for the 2023-2026 term, said Perak Amanah Youth chief Khairol Najib Hashim. Announcing this at a
Read moreMapim to work with NGOs for post-war Gaza reconstruction plan, says president
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (Mapim) will work with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from 50 countries through the Post-War Gaza Reconstruction Plan. Its president, Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid said the plan covers five development
Read moreMaxis: Investigation launched on alleged ‘R00TK1T’ cybersecurity breach
KUALA LUMPUR, — Maxis Bhd has launched an investigation to determine the validity of an alleged cybersecurity breach to its systems. The telecommunication service provider said it “did not identify anything related to our own
Read moreWorks minister: PLUS’ new app feature to help highway users plan travel during festive seasons
PETALING JAYA, — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) today launched the new MYPLUS-TTA feature through the PLUS application for highway users to plan their journey during the festive seasons, beginning with the coming Chinese New Year.
Read moreNadma: Number of flood victims continue to drop in Terengganu, no changes in Pahang, Johor as of last night
KUALA LUMPUR, — The number of flood evacuees in Terengganu continued to drop while the overall numbers in Pahang and Johor remained the same with 524 flood victims taking shelter at four temporary relief centres
Read moreDisbursement of first phase of Rahmah cash aid payment begins today
KUALA LUMPUR, — Disbursement of the cash aid Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Phase 1 to 8.2 million recipients begins today. The payment will be credited into the bank accounts or channelled in cash through Bank
Read moreMalaysia set to appoint PNB chief to lead EPF, say sources
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 ― Malaysia is expected to name Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn, group CEO of the country’s largest asset manager Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), as the head of its biggest state pension fund, three
Read moreLRT system best answer to Johor Baru’s congestion woes, says Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation
KUALA LUMPUR, — Johor Baru needs a modern and efficient rail public transport system to cater to the city’s development as a major urban centre, said Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) president Datuk Mohd Yusoff
Read moreKelantan floods: More than 100 families evacuated in Pasir Puteh
PASIR PUTEH, ― The floods that hit several villages here since last Monday were unexpected with most residents forced to leave their homes unprepared, many only grabbing their personal belongings and documents. The floods, following
Read moreIn KL, housewife pleads not guilty to two counts of cheating in luxury goods fraud totalling over RM1.2m
KUALA LUMPUR, — In separate Sessions Courts here today, a housewife faced charges of cheating two women in a luxury designer goods fraud totalling RM1,267,810, which included Hermes handbags, Rolex watches, and Chanel shoes. Kee
Read moreFelda chairman says in strategic cooperation with Rural Development Ministry to coordinate six focus areas
KUALA LUMPUR, — The strategic collaboration between the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) is a new dimension in identifying and coordinating six areas of focus including
Read moreMetMalaysia: Alert-level continuous rain warning for Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, ― The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for several localities in Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until tomorrow. In a statement, MetMalaysia said that continuous rain is expected
Read moreNadma: Number of flood victims in three states still at 289 this morning
KUALA LUMPUR, ― There is no change to the flood situation in several areas in three states as 289 evacuees are still sheltering at seven temporary relief centres as of 6am today. -ADVERTISEMENT- According to
Read moreBe prepared for fourth wave of floods in Johor, state exco tells agencies
KULAI, — The Johor government has instructed all relevant agencies to be prepared to face the possibility of a fourth wave of floods in the state. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd
Read moreFour rivers in Kelantan exceed danger levels
KOTA BHARU, — Four rivers in three districts in Kelantan exceeded the danger level as of 6pm today following continuous rain since last Friday. According to the publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my portal, the water level of Sungai Kelantan
Read moreDomestic Trade Ministry assures no increase in price of goods in Perlis
KANGAR, — The Perlis enforcement office of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has given the assurance that there will be no price increase for nine controlled items under the 2023
Read moreAnwar: Incoming Agong Sultan Ibrahim knows Constitution, merely concerned that corruption is systemic
PUTRAJAYA, — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today again sought to allay concern over Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor’s suggestion to place the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. In a
Read moreEnergy Commission: 85pc of domestic consumers not affected by Jan-June 2024 electricity tariff adjustment
PUTRAJAYA, — A total of 85 per cent or seven million domestic consumers in Peninsular Malaysia will not be affected by the electricity tariff adjustment for the January 1 to June 30, 2024 period, implemented
Read moreFahmi: MyDigital ID registration exercise for civil servants progressing well
PUTRAJAYA, — The process of registering the National Digital Identity or MyDigital ID, involving 1.6 million civil servants, is progressing well, unity government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi, who is also communications minister, said the
Read morePAS win in Kemaman won’t hurt unity government now but could spell pain in GE16, says Umno’s Isham Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR, — The PAS victory in last weekend’s Kemaman by-election has no significance to the federal government now despite the margin of its victory, said former Umno information chief Isham Jalil. He also said
Read moreSarawak police: 18-year-old arrested in connection with case of abandoned newborn girl in Bandar Baru Semariang
KUCHING, — An 18-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with the case of an abandoned newborn baby girl discovered in Bandar Baru Semariang on Wednesday. In a statement today, Kuching district police chief ACP
Read moreFloods: Number of victims increases in Kelantan, drops in Terengganu
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The number of flood victims in Kelantan has risen while in Terengganu it has decreased as of tonight. In Kelantan, following heavy rains since yesterday, several areas have been inundated,
Read morePenang building collapse: Cops say three dead, two injured and four feared buried under rubble
EORGE TOWN, ― Police have confirmed that as of 1.40am, three construction workers were killed when the roof frame of a logistics warehouse under construction in Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas collapsed yesterday. Penang deputy police
Read moreHow performers like Westlife, Blackpink help KL’s hotels: What the numbers tell us about concerts
Blackpink performed in Malaysia in March as part of their world tour. — Picture by Hari Anggara KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Whenever concerts featuring international pop stars are announced in Malaysia, tickets are often
Read moreExplainer: A breakdown of the proposed five citizenship law changes deemed ‘regressive’
For decades, Malaysia’s existing citizenship laws were seen as unfair and discriminatory against women, as the Federal Constitution only granted automatic Malaysian citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian men with foreign wives, but not
Read morePM Anwar meets Japan PM Kishida to strengthen bilateral ties
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida at Seri Perdana. — Bernama pic PUTRAJAYA, — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy
Read moreSemporna police: Chinese tourist dies in tour bus-lorry crash
Semporna district police chief Supt Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said that in the 11.30am incident, a 56-year-old man died while 14 other bus passengers, all from China, aged between 30 and 60, escaped unhurt. —
Read moreStats Dept: Households in Malaysia have high access to basic amenities
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the percentage of house ownership by households in Malaysia was 76.5 per cent in 2022 while the percentage of households living in rented was 20.3 per cent
Read moreSingapore man gets seven years jail for killing pregnant wife, after attempted suicide when accounting error made him think business was doomed
Delivering his decision of seven years’ jail, Justice Pang Khang Chau said that it was relevant to note that the killing was not due to animosity, jealousy or any kind of malice towards the victim.
Read moreNine Rulers to elect 17th Agong today
The meeting will see nine Malay Rulers casting their votes to elect not just a new Yang di-Pertuan Agong, but also a new Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong. ― Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 ― The
Read moreAbout 20,000 people expected to attend ‘Malaysia with Palestine Rally’ at Bukit Jalil tonight, say organisers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — About 20,000 people are expected to join the Malaysia with Palestine Rally at Axiata Arena Stadium, Bukit Jalil here, tonight. Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) president Muhamad Faizal Abdul
Read moreReport: Malaysia’s DNB 5G network in jeopardy as operators fight for control over second 5G network
DNB is currently the sole holder of Malaysia’s 5G spectrum, set to achieve 80 per cent coverage by end-2023, from 50 per cent at end-2022. — Bernama pic KUALA LUMPUR, — The first 5G network
Read moreAbang Johari appreciates Pakatan’s decision not to contest in Jepak by-election
Gabungan Parti Sarawak chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg shows his support for the GPS candidate for the Jepak by-Election Iskandar Turkee at the Candidate Nomination Centre at the Bintulu Auditorium October 21 KUALA LUMPUR,
Read moreFormer judge, businessman fail to recover RM182,100 seized by MACC
This followed a decision by a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal chaired by Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera in dismissing the appeals by Azmil Muntapha Abas, 49, and Leong Peng Woon, 68, and
Read moreMuhyiddin: MYAirline has nothing to do with me
Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin alleged that certain parties had come up with the claim to tarnish his good name with malicious accusations.— Picture by Sayuti Zainudin KUALA LUMPUR, — Former prime minister
Read moreAzharuddin: MYAirline’s refunds could reach up to RM22m, payout only when new investors come in
MYAirline interim accountable executive Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman today said that the estimated refunds to passengers for unfulfilled flights could reach up to RM22 million. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa KUALA LUMPUR, —
Read morePahang Sultan’s decree: Do not display or use state’s royal awards, medals on vehicles
Comptroller of the Royal Household of the Sultan of Pahang Datuk Ahmad Khirrizal Ab Rahman said the reminder was issued in accordance with the decree by Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who
Read moreBudget 2024: Civil servants’ salary increment proposal reasonable, says Cuepacs president
KUANTAN, — The proposal for a RM300 increment in wages for civil servants in Budget 2024 is reasonable given that the last time their salaries were raised was about 10 years ago, said the Congress
Read morePM Anwar visits Masdar City, witnesses signing of MoU worth US$8b in renewable energy
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits Masdar City, renowned as the world’s first planned sustainable city. Also present are UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, who is also chairman
Read moreFour new 4G towers in Pelangai will be operational by year end, says Pahang exco
With better internet access in Pelangai, Pahang Communications and Multimedia, Youth, Sports and Non-Government Committee chairman Fadzli Mohamad Kamal hoped that more digital economy centres (PEDi) would be established in the area, to create digital
Read moreCustoms Dept foils attempt to smuggle drugs declared as ‘vehicle spare parts’ worth RM2m at KLIA
Central Zone JKDM Enforcement Operations director Wong Pun Sian said a total of 60 green packages containing methamphetamine were found during an inspection. ― Picture by Hari Anggara The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) foiled
Read morePublic Bank waives DuitNow QR charge indefinitely
Public Bank Bhd said fees for merchants accepting DuitNow QR (DNQR) payments at their premise will be waived from October 1 until further notice. — Picture by Firdaus Latif Public Bank Berhad has announced that
Read morePreacher Ebit Lew trial: It took two days to analyse pen drive with obscene materials, witness tells court
Ebit Lew, 37, faces 11 charges, including insulting the modesty of a woman in her 40s by sending obscene words and pictures to the victim’s phone number via the WhatsApp application between March and June
Read moreWorks minister: 1,577 high-risk slopes identified nationwide
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi visits the landslide at the embankment slope located along KM117 west bound of the East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1) in Temerloh, Bernama pic A total of 1,577 high-risk
Read moreNajib received RM45m out of 1MDB unit’s US$975m bank loan in 2014 via Jho Low’s shadow’s co, BNM analyst’s money trail shows
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur, After having received over RM2.2 billion of funds originating from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) in his two
Read moreSpecial select committee recommends increase in 2024 allocation for Rahmah Sales
In a statement, the committee also said it welcomes the Rahmah Menu Incentive Card initiative for Rahmah Menu traders to buy raw materials at a cheaper price and this, is believed, will encourage more traders
Read moreIndonesia? Can meet Najib right here, says Anwar
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today maintained he did not meet Datuk Seri Najib Razak in Indonesia last week, saying he need not fly to the republic to meet the prime minister when he
Read moreNamed and shamed by Indonesia, KL Kepong denies subsidiary added to haze
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KL Kepong) today denied its Indonesian subsidiary was involved in slash-and-burn land clearing in the republic that has thrown a blanket of haze over the region, after it was named by
Read moreNo cut in car duties until new tax found, says minister
A Proton Inspira car is displayed at a Proton Edar showroom in Selangor in this file photo. The government has no plans to cut excise duties on cars unless an alternative source of revenue is
Read moreMinister says food dye used in indelible ink, contradicts EC
The Election Commission (EC) used food dye instead of silver nitrate in the indelible ink meant to prevent double voting during the May 5 general election, Parliament was told today. “No chemicals were used in
Read moreM’sia rejects China’s new map, renews call for dialogue
Malaysia is renewing calls for dialogue on the South China Sea dispute after China published a new map of the country that includes Malaysia-claimed waters off Sabah and Sarawak. In a statement today, the Foreign
Read moreEhailing driver was checking messages when he hit cyclists, say cops
PUTRAJAYA: The police say that the vehicle that hit two cyclists as seen in a viral video is an ehailing vehicle and that the accident occurred on Jalan Dengkil, Kota Warisan in Sepang on Aug
Read morePulai’s Perikatan candidate Zulkifli supports ban on political campaigning in mosques, says not a hindrance to him
Perikatan Nasional’s Pulai parliamentary candidate Zulkifli Jaafar (centre) during his walkabout at the Taman Kemas food court in Johor Baru August 28, 2023. — Picture by Ben Tan Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) Pulai parliamentary candidate Zulkifli
Read moreFour detained over suspected burglar’s death
Police have arrested the house owner and three other men over the death of unemployed man involved in a scuffle with villagers while allegedly trying to break into a house. — iStock pic An unemployed
Read morePolice arrest another 20 local men over Super League match brawl in Penang
Timur Laut district police chief ACP Soffian Santong said all men, aged between 18 and 30, from Penang, were arrested across the state since yesterday. — Screengrab from social media Police arrested another 20 local
Read moreVAT 69 Commando Parachute Training Division to be upgraded, says commander
Commander of VAT 69 Commando SAC Hamzah Hashim (centre) speaks to the media after the Series 1/2023 Free Fall Basic Course parachute jump exercise in Padang Tekah, Taiping August 22, 2023. — Bernama pic The
Read moreElmina air crash: Please take care of my sons, Mohammad Taufiq’s last words to mother
Elmina plane crash victim Mohammad Taufiq Mohd Zaki’s mother Rohani Mohamed Ibrahim sprinkles rose water on his grave at the Ukay Perdana Muslim Cemetery “Mama, please take care of my children. I love you so
Read more8 dead after Thai freight train hits pick-up truck
BANGKOK: Eight people were killed today when a freight train hit a pick-up truck trying to cross the tracks in central Thailand, the kingdom’s railway agency said. The crash took place around 2.20am at an
Read moreMH122 passenger arrested after disrupting KL-bound flight
Australian police have arrested a passenger on board a Malaysia Airlines flight, MH122, who caused a disruption soon after takeoff from Sydney. Australian federal police said the 45-year-old man was arrested without incident and is
Read moreSabah’s GDP grew by 3.7% in 2022, state assembly told
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.7% in 2022, with the total value amounting to RM81.9 billion, surpassing 2021’s RM79 billion, the Sabah state legislative assembly was told today. Assistant minister to
Read moreMuda may take on opposition role if PH-BN retains Penang, says Syed Saddiq
GEORGE TOWN: Muda might take on the opposition’s role should Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional form the government in Penang, its president, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, said. The Muar MP said that personally, he
Read moreAdidas plans next Yeezy stock sale in August
LONDON, — Adidas will sell more of its stock of Yeezy products in August, it said today, and reiterated a pledge to donate part of the proceeds to groups fighting discrimination, without saying how much
Read moreI gave MACC my full cooperation, says ‘Dato Malik
PETALING JAYA: Abdul Malik Dasthigeer, better known as “Dato Malik”, said he gave his full cooperation to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission when being questioned. Sources had told FMT on Tuesday the businessman had been arrested
Read morePresidential hopeful Tharman to Singapore youths: Good to be socially aware but ‘make haste slowly’ when changing social norms
SINGAPORE— Being “woke” can be a good thing, if it means making people more socially aware of issues. But when it comes to changing social norms, it is better for the country to “make haste
Read moreSingapore Temasek Holdings cautious over investing in ‘nascent’ generative AI tech, reports 5.2pc fall in net value of portfolio
SINGAPORE, — Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been the “biggest surprise” in a recent market upswing but Temasek Holdings said today that it’s more interested in firms reaping the benefits of AI than investing directly in the
Read moreJohor police seize RM4.3m worth of narcotics, four arrested
JOHOR BARU, — The Johor police crippled a drug trafficking syndicate that has been active in the state’s central zone since April, following the seizure of drugs worth RM4.3 million and the arrest of four
Read moreHigher costs, low customer spending threaten mamak restaurants’ future
PETALING JAYA: Mamak restaurants have been struggling to break even as patrons choose to spend less to cope with the increasing cost of living. MD Golam Hossain, the manager of Restoran Sultan at Taman Ehsan,
Read more50% discount for KTMB electric train service passengers
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering a 50% discount for its Electric Train Service (ETS) for the entire month of July as a token of appreciation to all its passengers. KTMB said
Read more‘Inspector Sheila’ is back… from policewoman to beauty entrepreneur? [Watch]
KUALA LUMPUR: A police inspector who was recently suspended pending an ongoing court case, seems to be trying out a new career path. The 35-year-old, Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar never failed to amuse netizens after
Read moreSME Malaysia gets complaints from foreign companies against Immigration authorities at KLIA
(FILE) SME Malaysia president Ding Hong Sing said many investors and entrepreneurs abroad claimed that the Immigration authorities arbitrarily detained them and their employees. -NSTP/MOHAMAD SHAHRIL BADRI SAALI KUALA LUMPUR: The Small and Medium Enterprises
Read moreAiling taxi driver’s dedication to duty leaves netizens concerned
KUALA LUMPUR: A TikTok user has netizens concerned after sharing a video of himself driving a taxi despite a deteriorating health condition. The video uploaded by senior citizen @pakli67 shows him after driving his wife to
Read moreAnwar confident new BNM governor will continue sustainable monetary policy
A man walks past the entrance of Bank Negara Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, July 31, 2019. Photo: Reuters Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is confident that newly-appointed Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul
Read moreMACC freezes RM39mil in RM2.3bil national fund embezzlement probe
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki says the investigation is focused on the offence of misuse of power to obtain bribes and money laundering. PUTRAJAYA: More than RM39 million in bank accounts, including those belonging to
Read moreWoman loses RM1.18mil EPF and bank savings to Macau scam
The victim was told to open new bank accounts and then destroy and discard the three ATM cards, police said. PETALING JAYA: A 55-year-old woman has suffered losses amounting to RM1.18 million after falling victim
Read moreSaving on power bill with ‘rooftop generators’
SHAH ALAM: A retiree whose electricity bill used to be around RM1,200 a month is smiling now because it has gone down to about RM200 a month after he had 25 solar panels put up.
Read moreSurvey: Half of Malaysian millennials and Gen-Zs see cost of living as top issue, majority live paycheck to paycheck
KUALA LUMPUR, — Half of Malaysian millennials and almost half (45 per cent) of Malaysian Generation-Zs (Gen-Zs) rated the cost of living as their top concern, the Deloitte Global 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey
Read moreBNM: Ringgit not only currency hit by flight to US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, — The sharp depreciation of the ringgit versus the US dollar was in line with a larger decline of regional currencies against the greenback, Bank Negara Malaysia said after the local note fell
Read moreSwatch says ‘rainbow’ Pride watches only seized in Malaysia and nowhere else
KUALA LUMPUR, — Swiss watchmaker Swatch today confirmed that its Pride timepieces inspired by the rainbow flag of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) movement have been seized in just one country worldwide: Malaysia.
Read moreDewan Rakyat passes Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023 which among others allows crisis intervention officers to arrest any person attempting to commit suicide. Deputy Minister in the
Read moreAuthorities sniff out diesel syndicate, seize 31,000 litres of embezzeled fuel in Ipoh
IPOH, May 17 — The cunning tactics of a diesel syndicate disguised as a sawmill business in Sauk, Kuala Kangsar was exposed when the Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Living Costs (KPDN) seized 31,000
Read moreCrown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Malaysia on special visit
SEPANG, — The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Executive Council chairman, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived here tonight to begin his four-day special visit to Malaysia. The Crown
Read moreTruly she is one of the Most Remarkable and Leading Trader in the Philippines.
The Rookie Trader in Philippines who is known for the 400,000 % ROI last year did it again with her 6,000,000% ROI this 2023. Definitely one of the Up and Coming Mentors here in South
Read moreNetizens sympathise with man working at sea for being unable to go home for his mother’s death
KUALA LUMPUR: A video of an Indonesian man grieving over his mother’s death and unable to return home to pay his last respects to her has garnered the attention of Netizens. Tik Tok user @barswly’s
Read moreMR D.I.Y’s Q1 earnings jump 27pct, revenue up over 15pct
KUALA LUMPUR: MR D.I.Y Group (M) Bhd’s net profit rose 27 per cent to RM127.77 million in the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31 2023 compared to RM100.50 million a year ago. Revenue for the
Read moreLoh Siew Hong loses bid to quash kids’ conversion to Islam
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today dismissed single mother Loh Siew Hong’s attempt to nullify the unilateral conversion of her three children to Islam by their father. Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said
Read moreMalaysia to attract more Chinese companies to spur automotive sector
KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian government will continue to engage in government-to-government economic cooperation and attract more Chinese companies to invest in the local automotive sector. At the same time, the automotive sector also needs to
Read moreFire and Rescue Dept identify 406 hotspot areas nationwide
PUTRAJAYA, — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified a total of 406 hotspots across the country via satellite. Its director of Fire and Rescue Operations, Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman said the areas
Read moreMalaysian drivers can renew licence for up to 10 years from next Monday, says transport minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today announced two initiatives that will make life easier for holders of Malaysian driving licences. Firstly, he said starting from May 8, Malaysians can now renew their
Read morePM Anwar: Cabinet to discuss minimum wage implementation next month
PUTRAJAYA, ― The issue of minimum wage implementation will be discussed in the Cabinet meeting next month to get a once and for all solution, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. At the Labour
Read moreNo natural factors identified as cause of landslide in front of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy
KUALA LUMPUR, — No natural factors have been identified as the cause of the landslide that occurred at the entrance of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (Maca) along Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin here this afternoon. Public
Read moreGSMA: Allowing telcos to provide infrastructure competition will boost 5G adoption in Malaysia
GSMA Intelligence released a report highlighting that Malaysia’s 5G adoption rate is behind its neighbours at only 1 per cent as of December 31, 2022. ― SoyaCincau pic KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 ― Global System
Read moreMaybank: Genting’s 2023 first quarter results possibly affected by Batang Kali landslide
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Resort operator Genting Group’s first quarter results for 2023 may be impacted by lingering fears over the Batang Kali landslide, according to Maybank Investment today. In a report today, the
Read more7 beautiful mosques in Malaysia that are also architectural wonders
As a multi-cultural and multi-religion country, Malaysia has many beautiful and interesting buildings worth checking out, including religious structures like mosques, temples and churches. According to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), there are
Read moreMalaysian wins international digital VFX challenge
Mohamad Sofian (left) with ZachKing after receiving his Ultimate VFX Challenge trophy. PETALING JAYA: Following the triumph of Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh on the world stage, another young Malaysian has risen to the occasion to
Read moreHealth Ministry: Number of Covid-19 patient admissions increases by 26.2%
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of Covid-19 patient admissions to the Health Ministry hospitals per 100,000 residents increased by 26.2% in the 15th epidemiological week from April 9 to 15 compared to the previous week. In
Read moreWhy wait so long to declassify ‘Double Six’ report if no element of sabotage, asks Kitingan
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has joined the chorus of voices calling for answers to more questions raised following the full release of the “Double Six” plane crash investigation report. The Sabah Deputy
Read moreTwo boys drown in river near Segamat
SEGAMAT: Two teenagers had drowned after swimming in Sungai Pulau Jering at Kampung Bukit Tunggal here. Segamat OCPD Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said the police received a report on the incident involving the 12 and
Read moreKhazanah divesting entire stake in IMS, sale brings economic benefits to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, — Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s wholly-owned special purpose vehicle, Granatum Ventures Sdn Bhd, has entered into a definitive share sale agreement to divest its 100 per cent stake in Iskandar Malaysia Studios Sdn Bhd
Read more‘Helped me survive the pandemic’: Singapore customers lament closure of Amazon’s online bookseller Book Depository
SINGAPORE, April 8 — During the Covid-19 circuit breaker period, content creator Natalie Tan ordered five or six books “every other week” from Book Depository, as it was the cheapest online bookstore and going to
Read moreSingapore national serviceman convicted of corruption after asking social escort for sex in return for not reporting her
SINGAPORE, April 6 — A full-time national serviceman (NSF) with the Singapore Police Force has been convicted of corruption after he tried to obtain sexual services from a social escort in exchange for not taking
Read moreChina’s Yin Ruoning claims first LPGA title at Los Angeles Open
LOS ANGELES, April 4 — China’s Yin Ruoning shook off an early bogey burst to card a one-under-par 70 and win her first US LPGA title at the Los Angeles Open, holding off major winner
Read moreKvitova says Russians, Belarusians should not be allowed back at Wimbledon
MIAMI, April 1 — Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova opposed the grasscourt Grand Slam’s decision to lift its ban on Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year’s tournament, saying she felt for Ukrainians amid
Read moreGovt looks into growing food abroad for sale at home
PETALING JAYA: The government is exploring the possibility of private companies growing food and rearing animals in other countries and bringing them back home to enhance supply. Agriculture and food security minister Mohamad Sabu said
Read moreAfter Sarawak, Sabah slams NGO’s projection on forest loss
PETALING JAYA: The Sabah forestry department has hit out at a recent report by an environmental NGO on its projection of forest loss in the state, labelling it inaccurate. The department’s chief conservator, Frederick Kugan,
Read moreDBKL shuts down 16 dirty eateries
PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has ordered 16 eateries to shut down due to poor levels of hygiene. In a Facebook post today, DBKL said 60 compound notices were issued concerning the licensing
Read moreNajib mocks ‘Mr ISA’ for calling Anwar a dictator
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Najib Razak has called out the irony in Dr Mahathir Mohamad, described as “Mr ISA”, accusing Anwar Ibrahim of being a dictator. “Mr ISA calling others a dictator,” said a
Read moreKaren Cheah returns unopposed as Bar chief
PETALING JAYA: Karen Cheah has been returned unopposed as president of the Bar Council for a second consecutive term. Cheah, who was elected to the post last year, had offered to serve for another term.
Read moreTracking devices to be included in anti-stalking law
PETALING JAYA: Tracking a person by any means with the use of devices could be considered as stalking under a new law proposed by the government. Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said said
Read morePolitical financing law should have been enacted before GE15, says Azalina
PETALING JAYA: The law governing political financing should have been introduced before the last general election (GE15), Azalina Othman Said said. The law and institutional reform minister said it should have been formulated at the
Read moreFederal govt official held for taking bribes
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a manager of a federal government department in Terengganu on suspicion of abusing his position to obtain bribes between 2019 and 2022. A MACC source said
Read moreAlmost 1,200 places offering RM5 Menu Rahmah meals
JOHOR BAHRU: Menu Rahmah set meals for RM5 are offered by a total of 1,191 eateries that have registered with the domestic trade and cost of living ministry, according to the deputy minister, Fuziah Salleh.
Read moreAbsurd that Bella was abused in laundry room, says Siti Bainun
KUALA LUMPUR: Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali told the sessions court here today that allegations of her abusing a teenage girl with Down Syndrome known as Bella in the laundry room of a
Read moreSyndicate developing gambling websites and apps busted, 39 nabbed
PETALING JAYA: Police have busted a syndicate, comprising experts who set up and maintained online gambling sites and apps, with the arrest of 39 people in Kuala Lumpur. Bukit Aman police secretary Noorsiah Saaduddin said
Read moreGoing to Singapore is upsetting
I came back from Singapore, upset as always, yesterday. I flew from the Subang Skypark Terminal at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. And, I am relieved that the finance minister in his budget announcement
Read moreRafizi says implementing GST is all about timing
KUALA LUMPUR: Economy minister Rafizi Ramli has acknowledged that the government may implement the goods and services tax (GST) in the future, when the time is right. Rafizi told a forum organised by a public
Read moreFrom Grab to Ant, Singapore’s digital bank race picks up pace
SINGAPORE: Digital banking is accelerating in Singapore as deregulation encourages tech companies like Grab to enter the market in hopes of attracting younger customers and small businesses. While this is expected to foster banking competition,
Read moreMore graduates remained unemployed 6 months after leaving school in 2022, survey finds
SINGAPORE — More graduates remained unemployed six months after leaving school, though median salaries went up last year, especially for technology-related jobs, a survey found. Of the 10,700 fresh graduates in the labour force polled
Read moreLynas rues being ‘singled out’, says many will lose jobs
Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd decries being singled out by the government despite complying with regulations. It said hundreds of jobs will be lost as a direct result if it is forced to close its cracking
Read moreBudget 2023 and you: What the measures mean for a young family
SINGAPORE – With inflation and the overall cost of living on the rise, Ms Jayasutha Samuthiran and her husband, who have a one-year-old daughter, have had to sit down to review their daily expenses and
Read more9,700 elderly households have sold part of flat’s remaining lease to HDB since 2009
SINGAPORE — About 9,700 households have sold part of their flat’s remaining lease back to the Housing Board (HDB) as of December 2022, with seven in 10 receiving between S$100,000 and S$200,000. The majority of
Read moreKarl Liew, son of ex-Changi Airport Group chairman, to plead guilty for lying in Parti Liyani’s case
SINGAPORE — Karl Liew Kai Lung, the son of former Changi Airport Group chairman Liew Mun Leong, is set to plead guilty for lying in the case of Ms Parti Liyani, a migrant domestic worker who
Read moreBursa ends lower on lack of fresh catalysts
KUALA LUMPUR : The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended lower for a third consecutive day on the lack of fresh catalysts as investors remain cautious amid the jittery performance of regional and global
Read moreAnalysts see positive but minimal impact on Sime Darby Plantation after US cleared it of forced labour issues
KUALA LUMPUR : The news that Sime Darby Plantation Bhd has been cleared of accusations of using forced labour by US authorities is a definite positive for the plantation group, according to analysts. But the
Read moreProton sales up 162% y-o-y in Jan 2023
KUALA LUMPUR : Proton Holdings Bhd’s sales surged 162.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) with 11,681 vehicles sold in January 2023, recording the best January sales since 2013. In a statement on Friday (Feb 3), the national carmaker
Read morePM Anwar unveils Malaysia Madani logo
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday unveiled the logo of Malaysia Madani, a concept he introduced as an effort to drive and restore Malaysia’s dignity and glory in the
Read moreNajib’s son eyes Umno deputy youth chief’s post
PETALING JAYA: Nazifuddin Najib, the son of former prime minister Najib Razak, has set his eyes on the post of Umno deputy youth chief in the upcoming party elections. In a statement on his Facebook
Read moreCops among those nabbed in raid on ‘illegal organisation’
KUALA TERENGGANU: Policemen were among several people arrested on suspicion of being involved in an illegal organisation in Dungun last Friday. According to a source, the arrests of the suspects were carried out in an
Read moreCops seek ‘road bully’ who harassed PM’s daughter
PETALING JAYA: Police are looking for a car driver, believed to be a woman, who had allegedly tried to intimidate the third daughter of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim while driving in the fast lane of
Read morePM launches ‘Madani Nation’ tagline to lead Malaysia forward
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the new “Madani Nation” slogan intended to guide the country forward. Madani is the Malay acronym for Sustainability, Care and Compassion, Respect, Innovation, Prosperity, and Trust. At its
Read moreAppeals of 3 Malaysians on death row in Singapore to be heard Friday
PETALING JAYA: Three Malaysians on death row in Singapore for drug trafficking will have their appeals heard at the republic’s appellate court this Friday. The trio – Datchinamurthy Kataiah, Pannir Selvam Pranthaman and Saminathan Selvaraju
Read moreMalaysian’s Nigerian husband Simon Momoh sues Immigration, govt for RM4m over illegal detention, deportation order
Simon Momoh (left) and his Malaysian wife Low Kar Hui at the Shah Alam court complex June 2, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa KUALA LUMPUR, — Nigerian man Simon Adavize Momoh has sued
Read more3,231 new Covid-19 cases last week, down by 14.2%
PETALING JAYA: The number of new Covid-19 cases dropped by 14.2% last week to 3,231 from 3,767 recorded the week before, says health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. In his update for the week ending
Read moreBertam water theme park gets licence to resume operations
KEPALA BATAS: The Bertam Souk & Water Park here has received a licence from the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) to resume operations as usual. The water theme park was ordered to close on Dec
Read moreEducation Ministry to meet parents of teen volleyball players slapped by coach
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — The Education Ministry (MOE) will hold a meeting with the parents of two Melaka Under-14 girls’ volleyball team players allegedly slapped by their coach to get more information on the
Read morePersonal documents replacement: 500 applications received from Kelantan, Terengganu flood victims, says NRD
The National Registration Department (NRD) has so far received 500 applications for the replacement of personal documents from people who were affected by the recent floods in Kelantan and Terengganu. —Picture by Choo Choy May
Read moreEnergy Commission: No tariff increase for over 650,000 electricity consumers in Sabah, Labuan for six months
PUTRAJAYA, — Over 656,000 electricity consumers in Sabah and Labuan will not be affected by tariff increase from January 1 until June 30, 2023 following the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) implementation. The Energy Commission (ST)
Read moreMPAJ to revoke licence of restaurant with rat seen eating fried chicken
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) will issue a Notice of Confirmation of Licence Cancellation (NPPL) to a restaurant in Pandan Indah where a rat was caught on video eating
Read moreWife of Pakistani journalist in exile claims husband missing in KL
PETALING JAYA: Pakistani journalist Syed Fawad Ali Shah who has been in exile in Malaysia for over 10 years to escape alleged persecution in his home country has gone missing since August, his wife claims.
Read moreUmno cannot afford another misstep, says Hishammuddin
PETALING JAYA: Umno cannot afford to make another mistake after the crushing defeat the party and Barisan Nasional (BN) faced in last month’s general election (GE15), says Sembrong MP Hishammuddin Hussein. In a video clip
Read more15 more bodies from Batang Kali landslide identified
KUALA LUMPUR : Fifteen more bodies recovered from the landslide location at the Father’s Organic Farm campsite in Gohtong Jaya have been identified as at 1pm on Sunday (Dec 18). Of the 24 bodies recovered so
Read moreMesiniaga secures RM44m contract to develop corporate registry system
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): Mesiniaga Bhd has been awarded a RM43.62 million contract by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) for the development of the corporate registry system (CRS). The information technology service management company
Read morePM Anwar wants govt departments to develop measures to implement targeted subsidies
PUTRAJAYA : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Dec 13) instructed all government departments to formulate and develop suitable measures to implement targeted subsidies by taking into consideration the interests of consumers and
Read moreApproved projects to be reviewed, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he will review approved projects to ensure there are no leakages as the national debt has exceeded RM1 trillion. “I am examining the files, that’s why there are some
Read moreNavy’s eastern fleet needs combat ships, says admiral
Ships of the navy’s eastern fleet taking part in the operational sea training exercise off Sandakan. (RMN pic) SANDAKAN: A fleet commander in the navy has called for priority to be given to building warships
Read moreApologise for ‘RM15mil salary’ remark, Anwar tells Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Anwar Ibrahim has issued a legal notice demanding Muhyiddin Yassin apologise for a claim that the prime minister received RM15 million for his services as the Selangor state government’s economic adviser. Anwar’s lawyers,
Read moreAnwar defends move to appoint Zahid as DPM
Anwar Ibrahim said the people must respect the fact that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has not been convicted yet. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s appointment as deputy prime
Read moreCorrupt contractors, civil servants work in ‘cartels’, says MACC
MACC senior director of the special operations division Tan Kang Sai said that housing developers and contractors are known to bribe state officials to approve projects in their respective areas. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption
Read moreAnwar’s Cabinet line-up
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a small Cabinet of ministers. The deputy ministers will be announced later. PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a 28-member Cabinet for his unity government. As promised,
Read moreFreak storm wreaks havoc in Johor Bahru
Strong winds during the storm blew off the roof of a shop selling used cars in Kampung Pasir, Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, today. (Bernama pic) JOHOR BAHRU: A number of houses, shops and vehicles were
Read moreCrime index drops 19.3% but commercial offences go up 15.3%
Traffic offences went up 166%, with police issuing 14 million summonses last year compared to 5.3 million in 2020. KUALA LUMPUR: The crime index for 2021 showed a drop of 19.3% from 65,623 cases in
Read moreJohor sultan grants audience to Anwar
Anwar Ibrahim (left) in discussion with the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, in Kuala Lumpur today. (Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook pic) JOHOR BAHRU: Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of Johor granted an audience
Read moreAll BN MPs to meet King tomorrow morning
PETALING JAYA: All 30 Barisan Nasional MPs have been granted an audience with the King at 10.30am tomorrow morning. Istana Negara said this was so that the King can decide who to appoint as the
Read more65% voter turnout as of 3pm, says EC
Polling is scheduled to end at 6pm in the peninsula and 5.30pm in Sabah and Sarawak. PETALING JAYA: About 65% of eligible voters have gone out to cast their ballots as of 3pm, the Election
Read moreFitch Solutions’ research arm predicts BN victory in GE15
PETALING JAYA: Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research has predicted that Barisan Nasional will win the general election, though there remains “significant risks” of a hung Parliament. It said the outcome of the Melaka
Read moreChants of ‘KJ for PM’ as Khairy defies the impossible
KOTA DAMANSARA: Barisan Nasional candidate Khairy Jamaluddin has expressed greater confidence as he enters the second half of his election campaign in the Pakatan Harapan stronghold of Sungai Buloh. The former Rembau MP said he
Read moreI want to be PM someday, Khairy declares
PETALING JAYA: Former Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin said he is ready to lead the country and become prime minister. At a ceramah, the health minister said the time was right to declare his intention of
Read moreWe’re friends but our policies differ, says classmate of Leiking
KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah candidate Kenny Chua is looking to unseat his childhood friend Darell Leiking from Penampang who is hoping to extend his term for the third time. Speaking to FMT, Chua said
Read moreCrowded field as all Penang seats turn hot
GEORGE TOWN: All 13 parliamentary seats in Penang have turned into “hot seats” as there will be multi-cornered contests in all constituencies, with 58 candidates, including six independents, taking part. There are no straight fights
Read moreSalang expected to knock out Larry Sng in Julau comeback
PETALING JAYA: Larry Sng’s constant switching of political parties may cost him the Julau parliamentary seat in Sarawak at the coming general election, say two political analysts. Council of Professors fellow Jeniri Amir and Universiti
Read moreGobind defends decision to pick Ganabatirau over Santiago
PETALING JAYA: Selangor DAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo has defended the party’s decision to name V Ganabatirau as the candidate for the Klang parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15). He said the Kota
Read moreThank you Klang, yours sincerely, Charles Santiago
It’s been an incredible 15 years, where I have enjoyed your trust and friendship. I am deeply grateful for your support and I hope that I have done good by it. My biggest commitment to
Read moreDPMs from Sabah, Sarawak long overdue, says Ongkili
PETALING JAYA: The appointment of deputy prime ministers from East Malaysia is “long overdue”, caretaker Sabah and Sarawak affairs minister Maximus Ongkili said. Ongkili said his party, Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), will fully endorse any
Read moreHoliday traffic begins building up on major highways
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on major highways has started to slow down as holidaymakers headed out on the road for the Deepavali festival and long weekend. The Malaysian Highway Authority said traffic was slow on
Read moreTime to give 2 days off for Deepavali, says Syed Saddiq
PETALING JAYA: It is time for Deepavali to be given the same importance as other major festivals, when it comes to public holidays and days off for schools and universities, says Muda president Syed Saddiq
Read moreAhead of monsoon season, Malaysia finds itself in election mode with fragmented coalitions and new electoral rules
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): After heavy speculation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, with the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, finally dissolved Parliament on Monday (Oct 10). The
Read moreS’pore recalls 2 more Mie Sedaap products from Indonesia
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency has extended the recall of two additional Mie Sedaap products from Indonesia due to the presence of ethylene oxide. The agency said it has directed Arklife Distributors Pte Ltd to
Read moreSex education not wide reaching enough, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR: Although sex education is being taught in Malaysia, it has had a limited reach, an expert with an NGO working against sexual exploitation of children said. Andrea Varrella, a legal research coordinator with
Read moreOverseas job scams to feature in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to help victims of overseas job scams are expected to feature in the morning session of the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the order paper, Fasiah Mohd Fakeh (Bersatu-Sabak Bernam) has asked the
Read moreReport on Tommy Thomas memoir to be made public
PETALING JAYA: Results of a government investigation into the memoirs of former attorney-general Tommy Thomas are to be made public, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today.Ads by “We will reveal it,” he said when
Read morePopularity on social media key to attracting youth vote, says analyst
KUALA LUMPUR: Election candidates who are active and popular on social media have a higher chance of winning the hearts of voters, especially young people who will be voting for the first time in the
Read moreOnly woman to do fierce battle with Samy Vellu not proud of what she did
KUALA LUMPUR: In 2008, high-flying Malaysian Indian education supremo P Chitrakala Vasu was accused of caste politics.Ads by The accusation, according to Chitrakala, came from then MIC president S Samy Vellu after he failed to
Read moreEx-AG under fire over ‘failed Malay govt’ remark
PETALING JAYA: The National Council of Professors has accused former attorney-general Tommy Thomas of making a racist statement by suggesting that the opposition tell the public a “Malay government” had failed. The council’s president Raduan
Read moreThai police launch search for Malaysian woman kidnapped in Tumpat
KOTA BHARU: Thai police have distributed photographs of a Malaysian woman who was kidnapped from her home in Tumpat last week to all 19 police stations in Narathiwat province to help locate the woman. Narathiwat
Read moreCops probe hacking of ministers’, MPs’ payroll info
PETALING JAYA: The police have launched a probe into a claim by a group of hackers’ who said they possessed personal data and payroll details of several ministers, MPs and civil servants. The group had
Read moreIs Guan Eng trying to fan flames of racism, asks minister
PETALING JAYA: Religious affairs minister Idris Ahmad has hit back at Lim Guan Eng for calling him incompetent, accusing the DAP chairman of “deliberately fanning the flames of racism”. Lim said yesterday Idris “tops the
Read moreMP suggests more flood mitigation strategies to PM
PETALING JAYA: A DAP MP has given Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob some suggestions on several short- and long-term flood mitigation strategies to prepare the country for the possibility of floods. With Ismail set to
Read moreRosmah stunned, and in tears after decision
KUALA LUMPUR: Rosmah Mansor has been left stunned and in tears by the High Court’s decision to order her to enter her defence on three counts of corruption to help a company secure the RM1.25
Read moreMITI: Malaysia secures RM9.3 bil investment from Japan
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has secured investments worth RM9.3 billion via the latest Trade and Investment Mission (TIM) to Japan led by Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. In a statement, the
Read moreOur loss if Khairy is dropped, says Umno man
PETALING JAYA: Umno and Barisan Nasional will regret it if they drop Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin for the coming general election, says a member of the party leadership. Reezal Merican Naina Merican, who is on
Read moreDon’t ban alcohol, but keep 4D ban, says PAS wing
ALOR SETAR: Non-Muslim PAS supporters have urged PAS-led states not to ban the sale of alcohol outright, but to continue their ban on 4D shops. Speaking at the party’s muktamar (general assembly), R Hareetaran, the
Read moreCouple, 2 kids killed in motorcycle-trailer crash
JOHOR BAHRU: A couple and their two children were killed after the motorcycle they were riding on collided with a trailer at Jalan Kampung Semanggar Dalam, near Kota Tinggi, today. Kota Tinggi police chief Hussin
Read moreFrom plate of noodles as prize, rusty bike, to cycling greatness
PETALING JAYA: Cycling icons Ng Joo Ngan and Daud Ibrahim were two hapless kids before they helped pioneer the pedalling revolution in Malaysia. As a 10-year-old, Joo Ngan raced his older brother on the streets
Read moreOnly one cluster – the Umno cluster, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno members were urged to pull together in party unity in the wake of former president Najib Razak being jailed on corruption charges. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in an address to party
Read moreNon-Muslims the root of corruption? Is this ‘Keluarga’ Malaysia?
How many police reports would have been made nationwide, by all the ultra-patriotic Bumiputera groups, if a non-Muslim minister, politician or observer made a public statement that ‘Malay-Muslim-Bumiputeras’ are at the root of all corruption
Read moreBlame humans, not palm oil, for wildlife extinction, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The plantation industries and commodities ministry says that hunting by humans is a major contributor to the decline of Bornean orangutans over the last 200 years, long before significant oil palm development began
Read moreNot happy at all: Billie Eilish fans hit out at seating arrangement
PETALING JAYA: Fans of Billie Eilish have taken to social media to criticise the organisers of the singer’s “Happier Than Ever, The World Tour” concert here last night over poor seating arrangements at Stadium Bukit
Read moreOpposition hoping ship scandal will torpedo BN, say analysts
PETALING JAYA: The RM9 billion littoral combat ship controversy could scuttle Barisan Nasional at the next general election, as public anger over the 1MDB scandal did in 2018, unless BN manages the issue properly, says
Read moreEx-convict who spent 3 decades in jail dies of heart attack
PETALING JAYA: A former convict who had been imprisoned for 30 years was found dead at his home in Kuala Nerang, Kedah today. Jamil Ahmad, 71, was found by his housemate lying unconscious just outside
Read moreGovt to focus on getting warship project back on track
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will focus on putting the troubled littoral combat ship (LCS) project back on track as decided by the Cabinet, said defence minister Hishammuddin Hussein today. He said negotiations were being carried
Read moreIn Malaysia ‘semua boleh’ – everything is possible
It seems we have a freshly-baked scandal in Malaysia. This time, it is about the littoral combat ship project (LCS), which was ordered for the defence of our nation. News broke a week ago that
Read moreUmno Youth adds to growing calls for RCI on LCS scandal
PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth has urged Putrajaya to set up a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to investigate the littoral combat ship (LCS) scandal. The youth wing is the latest to make such a call,
Read more‘Khalwat’ couple extorted of RM1,000 by auxiliary cops, say police
JOHOR BAHRU: Two auxiliary policemen on duty at a shopping centre here have been arrested for extorting money from a couple. South Johor Bahru district police chief Raub Selamat said the two men, aged 25
Read moreChinese mortgage boycott may hit Malaysia’s GDP, warns economist
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) will likely suffer an indirect hit from the mortgage boycott faced by China’s domestic real estate, says an economist. Geoffrey Williams of the Malaysia University of Science and
Read moreRenovation workers not linked to Zalina’s disappearance, say cops
SHAH ALAM: Three local men who carried out renovation work at former TV newscaster Zalina Shaharah Azman’s house in Section 3 here, have been cleared of any involvement in her disappearance. Shah Alam district police
Read moreWe’ll continue working for prosperity, security with US, says PM
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob with US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a luncheon hosted in her honour at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur today. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the US
Read moreNo backing for sexist, chauvinist candidates, says Puteri Umno
Puteri Umno chief Zahida Zarik Khan said male chauvinists should have no place in BN. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Puteri Umno has urged party leaders not to field sexist and racist candidates in the coming
Read moreWeightlifter Aznil bags Malaysia’s second gold in Birmingham
The 28-year-old managed to defend his title won at the 2018 Games in Gold Coast, Australia. (Olympic Council of Malaysia Facebook pic) BIRMINGHAM: The national weightlifting squad has managed to bag Malaysia’s second gold medal
Read moreTNB: Power outage caused by national transmission cable trip
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has addressed the power outage that hit several parts of peninsular Malaysia at around noon today. In a statement, it said that the disruption involved a
Read moreSingapore luxury goods fugitives: 100pc checks on outgoing vehicles will severely worsen traffic, disrupt trade flows, says ICA
SINGAPORE — Conducting checks on all outgoing vehicles from Singapore’s land checkpoints will have a significant impact on trade and travel, and could also “severely worsen” the departure traffic situation, said the Immigration and Checkpoints
Read moreInvestors view GST as boost to economy, says analyst
PETALING JAYA: A reintroduction of the goods and services tax would give foreign investors confidence that Malaysia’s economy would be able to bounce back faster post-Covid-19, says an economist. Firdaos Rosli, chief economist of MARC
Read more5G gets under way with Ketereh as first rural pilot project
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob (centre) launching a 5G pilot project and digital hub in Ketereh, Kelantan, today. With him is communications and multimedia minister Annuar Musa (left). (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The new generation
Read moreEx-director charged with embezzling, forging cheques amounting to RM10mil
Former company director Ooi Yee Ling claimed trial to all charges. (Bernama pic) IPOH: A former company director was charged in the magistrates’ court here on 64 counts of embezzlement, forging cheques and using forged
Read moreRM10.46bil lost in unpicked oil palm fruit due to labour shortage
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s oil palm sector has lost an estimated RM10.46 billion worth of unpicked fruit in the first five months of this year because of the ongoing labour shortage. Plantation industries and commodities minister
Read moreMuslim marriage age of 18 approved by Kedah assembly
PETALING JAYA: The age for marriage for Muslim women is to be raised to 18 from 16 with an amendment to state law approved today by the Kedah state assembly. The change was made in
Read moreBusinesswoman loses RM1mil in Macau scam
JOHOR BAHRU: A businesswoman claimed to have lost RM1.022 million in a Macau scam over alleged unpaid taxes owed by her company to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Johor police chief Kamarul Zaman Mamat said
Read moreAnalysts see 1MDB stigma as least of PM’s worries for GE15
PETALING JAYA: The 1MDB scandal has lost much of its power to influence voters since the last general election, according to two analysts. National Council of Professors fellow Jeniri Amir said Barisan Nasional’s landslide victories
Read moreAsk Takiyuddin what he meant by ‘agreement’, says Hamzah
PUTRAJAYA: Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin has asked his PAS counterpart to explain about a “memorandum of agreement” the latter said he drafted for the deputy prime minister’s post. “Ask him what he meant by an
Read moreMalaysia still caught in the Jurassic era of work
Whenever there is any suggestion that could improve the lives of those of us who have to work for a living, you can be certain that the grumpy old men of the employers’ community will
Read moreTime to review all federal-state ties, says Kit Siang
PETALING JAYA: DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang has called for a review of federal and state relations to bring about greater decentralisation and autonomy from Putrajaya. Following recent debates over the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63),
Read moreSabah cathedral vandalised, statue and cross damaged
PETALING JAYA: The St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Keningau, Sabah, was vandalised today. “An unfortunate and unexpected incident occurred this morning at the St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Keningau at around 7.30am when an unknown
Read moreMACC raids migrant worker recruitment firms owned by ‘Datuk Seri’
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has raided several firms owned by a businessman with a “Datuk Seri” title who is involved in the recruitment of Bangladeshi migrant workers. A source told FMT the
Read moreTok Mat suggests a New Malaysia Agreement on Sabah’s rights
PENAMPANG: Barisan Nasional (BN) deputy chairman Mohamad Hasan has suggested a New Malaysia Agreement as a more concrete way forward to realise the state’s rights and demands instead of the 1963 agreement that led to
Read moreStorm brewing in MTUC over claims conference is ‘illegal’
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) is facing controversy just a day before its triennial delegates conference, which is set to be attended by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. A general council member,
Read moreAustralia, Asean future interlinked, says Penny Wong
PUTRAJAYA: Southeast Asia will remain an important region to Australia, says the country’s foreign minister Penny Wong, who also emphasised the new Australian government’s commitment to Asean centrality. Wong, who is currently on a three-day
Read moreCutting our pay won’t solve rising costs, says minister
KUALA NERANG: A suggestion that ministers take a cut in pay and allowances will not solve the problem of the rising cost of living, said rural development minister Mahdzir Khalid today. Instead, he said the
Read moreCases of highly infectious Omicron variants detected in Sarawak
KUCHING: Cases of the highly infectious Covid-19 Omicron variants, namely the BA.2.12.1 and BA.5, have been detected in Sarawak recently, according to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM). IHCM director David
Read moreDeputy head of govt dept faces 46 corruption charges
KOTA KINABALU: A deputy director of a government department was charged today on 46 counts of corruption and abuse of power involving RM55,020 between 2019 and 2021. Mahriyatty Bahrin, 42, who is also a grade
Read moreSarawak has people to handle health and education now, says Sim
PETALING JAYA: Sarawak will continue pressing for autonomy over health and education as the state now has enough talented people to handle such matters, according to deputy premier Dr Sim Kui Hian. “We know what
Read moreFirst batch of whole chicken stockpile arriving today, says Nafas
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Farmers’ Organisation (Nafas) has started importing whole chicken from poultry producers with the first stockpile of 21 tonnes in one container set to arrive today. In a statement, the Farmers Organisation
Read moreCompany picked for escalator maintenance qualified, says DBKL
PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has defended its decision to hire a company for escalator maintenance works at the Taman Sri Rampai LRT station, following an allegation that it is a clothing firm.
Read moreGovt blocks website with Malaysians’ personal data
PETALING JAYA: The communications and multimedia ministry (K-KOMM) has blocked an open-source intelligence website that allegedly contained the personal data of Malaysians, which became viral news on Twitter last Sunday morning. The ministry’s action took
Read moreMalaysia must continue to champion multiculturalism, says Sultan Nazrin
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must aim to maintain the values that have brought post-independence prosperity to all its communities despite the challenges it faces, says Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah. Speaking at the launch of
Read moreAmBank converted US$710mil into ringgit and deposited it into VIP’s account, court told
KUALA LUMPUR: The Najib Razak 1MDB trial was told today that AmBank converted more than US$710 million into ringgit for a client’s private account between 2012 and 2013. AmBank officer Salmah Daman Huri, however, stopped
Read more6 magnificent mosques that have stood the test of time
As places of worship go, mosques tend to be among the most fascinating architectural wonders out there. From simple structures to magnificent monuments, mosques have often wowed visitors with their aesthetic and their architecture. Besides
Read moreUS ban on Malaysian products not just about forced labour, says DAP man
PETALING JAYA: A DAP leader suggests that the ban by the United States Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) on selected products coming from Malaysia is not just due to the issue of forced labour. Penang
Read moreMP calls for more details on govt’s approval of 3 highways
PETALING JAYA: Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming has urged the government to provide more details on the private sector proposals it approved to build three new highways around the Klang Valley. Works minister Fadillah Yusof
Read moreLawyers ordered to pay S$20,000 for incurring ‘unnecessary court costs’
Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam, who was executed on April 27, had been on death row since 2010 for smuggling 42.7gm of heroin into Singapore. PETALING JAYA: The two lawyers who acted for executed Malaysian drug trafficker
Read morePet birds spread their wings with the Kuala Lumpur Free Fly Community
The Kuala Lumpur Free Fly Community (KLFF) gathers at locations such as Bukit Antarabangsa and Gombak for free-flight activities – unrestricted outdoor flight for birds who are trained to return to their owners. The group,
Read moreTransport minister: Prasarana establishes committee to identify cause of LRT train brake issue
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) has established a committee to identify the main cause behind the brake calliper hydraulic fluid leakage that caused a disruption to the Kelana Jaya line Light
Read moreG7 condemns Taliban over growing restrictions on women
BERLIN: The Group of Seven industrialised nations on Thursday condemned the growing restrictions placed on women and girls by the Taliban in Afghanistan, accusing the hardline Islamist group of isolating the country. “We call on
Read moreMalaysian-born Marcus Yam wins Pulitzer Prize
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia-born Marcus Yam, 38, a journalist with The Los Angeles Times (The Times), has won the Pulitzer Prize for his pictures of the fall of Kabul, Afghanistan, to Taliban fighters last summer. According
Read moreChina medical experts say zero-Covid strategy buys time to vaccinate more people
SHANGHAI, May 10 ― China’s tough zero-Covid measures remain essential to defeat the pandemic and buy time to improve vaccination rates and develop new treatments, senior health advisers wrote in recently published reports. Shanghai, a
Read moreDurians to cost more due to lower yields
GEORGE TOWN: Durian lovers will have to fork out more as the prices for the King of Fruits are expected to be at least 30% higher this year due to lower produce and increasing fertiliser
Read moreTrial date set for Calgary doctor accused of trafficking teen girls
A Calgary doctor who withdrew from practice after he was accused of sexually assaulting a number of young girls will face those charges in January 2023. The Lethbridge Police Service arrested Dr. Ziyaad Noor, who
Read moreSri Lanka to replace ‘unrealistic’ budget, in talks to extend World Bank aid
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Read moreMalaysians to celebrate Aidilfitri tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Muslims in Malaysia will observe the first day of the Aidilfitri holy month tomorrow. The Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced this today. Link
Read moreLondon man makes RM8,710 monthly from selling his used socks online
UALA LUMPUR, April 29 — A London man is making £1,600 (RM 8,710) monthly from selling his used socks online. Billy-Joe Gray found out there was a market for used socks when someone messaged his
Read moreBand battle: Two Search bands, two Search concerts to the amusement of fans (VIDEO)
PETALING JAYA, April 28 — Local rock fans are in for a treat this June with back-to-back Search concerts taking place. That is, two different concerts by two variations of the band. Search, with the
Read moreMalaysia’s new Covid-19 cases dip to 5,624, nine new deaths
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Health Ministry today reported 5,624 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a slight decrease from 6,342 cases recorded yesterday. This brings the cumulative infections to 4,427,067 from
Read moreonstruction of the World Fuzhou ShiYi Park in Jalan Gambir, Sibu has started and is expected to be completed in six months
Costing RM800,000, the project under the Sibu Foochow Associa-tion is set to incorporate distinctive features and the historical background of 10 Foochow clans. Considered to be the only park of its kind in the world,
Read moreMichael Bay admits he made too many ‘Transformers’ movies, shared even Steven Spielberg told him to stop
Filmmaker Michael Bay who led the Transformers movie franchise admitted that he has made too many Transformers movies. The 57-year-old directed the first five Transformers films while serving as a producer on the franchise’s spin-off film, Bumblebee. Talking to Unilad during the promo
Read moreSingapore crypto startup, RockX, raises US$6mil Series A, valued at US$30mil
RockX, a Singapore based crypto staking provider, announced its US$6 million Series A funding which values it at US$ 30 million. Led by Amber Group, a global digital asset platform, the round was joined by
Read moreMobile operators still discussing 5G reference access offer
Malaysia mobile operators, Celcom Axiata Berhad, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, Maxis Berhad and U Mobile Sdn Bhd, have yet to agree to key terms in the Reference Access Offer (RAO) that was recently published by
Read moreThe ‘Great Resignation’ hits Asian SMEs digital transformation plans
A new study by SAP has found that nine in ten (91%) small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) say workforce volatility, including the great resignation, has directly impacted their digital
Read moreNominations for PKR top 6 post today, Rafizi to clash with Saifuddin
SHAH ALAM – The contest for PKR’s central leadership council heats up today with six top party posts, namely the president, deputy president and four vice-presidents, including for youth and Wanita posts to be held
Read moreNew cold wars emanating from Russia, China put Asia on edge
TOKYO — Just a little over a month since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, the world is facing two wars. One is Russia’s cruel aggression against its western neighbor; the other
Read moreNorth Korea blasts South’s remarks on missile strike capabilities
Statement comes after South Korean defence minister says Seoul can accurately strike any target in North Korea. North Korea has condemned the South Korean defence minister’s remarks about its ability to strike against the North
Read moreMALAYSIA READY TO WELCOME INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS AS BORDERS FULLY REOPEN ON 1 APRIL
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia is all set to welcome back international travellers after the government announced the full reopening of its borders for the first time after nearly two years of COVID-19 pandemic-related closures as the nation
Read moreFrom April 1, buses, taxis and shuttles can cross Malaysia-Singapore border freely
PETALING JAYA: All forms of land transport between Malaysia and Singapore are set to resume when the two countries reopen their borders on Friday. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said they include
Read moreMalaysian govt now has to gather evidence after Leissner’s testimony on 1MDB, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Information and evidence gathering to bring closure to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal is the government’s next step following the sensational revelations in US federal court by former Goldman Sachs South-East Asian
Read moreDr M: Probe Zeti, family over alleged involvement in 1MDB scandal
AYER HITAM: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called for an investigation into claims that former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz and her family were involved in
Read moreSingapore Opposition party chiefs face scrutiny in lying scandal
SINGAPORE, (Bloomberg): Singapore’s largest opposition party is under pressure after a parliamentary committee issued a report showing its leadership was said to have allegedly allowed former lawmaker Raeesah Khan to maintain a lie that led
Read moreStudent lost $2,100 in love and game scam after sending 999 stalks of virtual roses 5 times
SINGAPORE – When a polytechnic student swiped right on a Tinder profile in March 2021, he was expecting to fall in love and start a relationship, but he ended up losing his hard-earned money to
Read moreFood safety scandal engulfs China’s top meat processor
EIJING (BLOOMBERG) – China’s biggest pork processor has been embroiled in a food safety scandal after an undercover report revealed instances of workers wearing dirty uniforms and packaging meat that had dropped on the floor.
Read moreNikko scandal puts Japan’s financial regulator to the test
Five years ago, when Abenomics was still very much a thing and Japan’s investment case could be sold to global funds with a 10-second elevator pitch, the country’s Financial Services Agency looked almost heroic. Finally,
Read moreMuhyiddin ready to quit as PN chairman after polls defeat
At a press conference here tonight, the former prime minister said he was prepared to step down from his post if that is what the party wants. Muhyiddin said that he took responsibility for PN’s
Read moreJapanese school girls banned from sporting ponytails or pigtails over worry revealed neck area would excite boys
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 ― From the length of students’ socks to the colour of their underwear, schools in Japan are notorious for their strict ruling on what children can wear to school. One rule
Read moreBorders to reopen on April 1, says PM
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s borders will reopen on April 1, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today. “With this, Malaysian citizens with valid travel documents can enter and leave the country as they did before the
Read moreJohoreans greeting Najib warmly least of your worries, Nur Jazlan claps back at Guan Eng
JOHOR BARU, March 7 — DAP leader Lim Guan Eng should focus on defending himself in his ongoing corruption trial instead of making an issue out of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s campaign in support of MCA’s electoral candidates
Read moreGuan Eng asks Nur Jazlan if he has forgotten Najib’s role in 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng today questioned Johor Umno deputy chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed’s logic on bringing in Datuk Seri Najib Razak to campaign on behalf of MCA candidates
Read more1MDB: Trial of ex-Goldman banker paused after documents blunder
The trial of a former Goldman Sachs banker who allegedly siphoned millions of dollars from Malaysia’s beleaguered 1MDB sovereign wealth fund has been paused in the US, because of an “inexcusable” blunder by prosecutors. Prosecutors
Read moreCan Sinovac protect Indonesia from the Omicron wave?
Most of the vaccinated in the archipelago have been given the Sinovac shot. As a third wave of the pandemic begins to take hold across Indonesia, there are questions over its use of China’s Sinovac,
Read moreIndonesia to buy 42 Rafale jets as it boosts ties with France
Paris is looking to expand geopolitical relations in Indo-Pacific after Australia scrapped a multibillion-dollar deal. Indonesia has agreed to buy six Rafale fighter jets produced by French manufacturer Dassault Aviation, with the acquisition of 36
Read moreKashmir: Shrinking Lake Wular threatens local livelihoods
Every morning before sunrise, 36-year-old fisherman Naseer Dar takes his boat out to Lake Wular, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Indian-administered Kashmir. Nestled amid the Himalayas, the lake spreads over 130-square-kilometers between the Baramulla and
Read moreNepal police fire tear gas, water cannons to disperse protest over US ‘gift’
(CNN)Police in Kathmandu fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters opposed to a US-funded infrastructure program that was presented in parliament for ratification on Sunday, witnesses and officials in Nepal’s capital said.Some protesters
Read moreSingapore in discussion with Malaysia to expand VTL-Land to private vehicles
Meanwhile, Minister for Transport S. Iswaran said Singapore would deepen and extend VTLs with Asean neighbours including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. “We are in advanced discussions to expand the VTLs to Penang and
Read moreHLIB raises 2022-2024 CPO price forecasts, expects price to remain elevated
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 16): The price of crude palm oil (CPO) will remain high in the coming months, possibly through the first half of 2022 (1H22), supported by weaker production prospects for corn and soybean
Read moreOmicron wave is serious, postpone Johor polls, PH urges
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Read more‘Gangster is nothing’: Former inmate who renounced gang membership in prison says it gave him freedom
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Read moreCovid-19: 11,034 new cases bring total to 2,925,254
PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry reported 11,034 new Covid-19 cases on Monday (Feb 7). Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah tweeted that this brought the cumulative infections in the country to 2,925,254. The
Read morewarning by medical experts over ventilators sold to Hungary by M’sian businessman
A Malaysian businessman given a multi-billion contract to supply medical equipment to the government of Hungary in 2020 had sold ventilators that British doctors warned could endanger the lives of patients, MalaysiaNow can reveal. The
Read moreOmicron, overcrowding don’t faze M’sians as they celebrate CNY
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Read moreUS bans imports from Malaysian glove maker YTY over forced labour allegations
UALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — The US customs agency has banned imports from Malaysian disposable glove maker YTY Industry Holdings Sdn Bhd (YTY Group) over suspected forced labour practices, the seventh such ban on a
Read moreGenting’s Lim crosses swords with German authorities
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Read moreMalaysia records 14 more deaths from Covid-19, total now 31,882
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Another 14 people have died from Covid-19 in the country over the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of deaths from the deadly disease to 31,882. There were no
Read moreFBM KLCI closes a fraction lower
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Read moreBitcoin’s phenomenal rise in 2021
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Read moreBanks offers flood relief assistance to affected customers nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is offering flood relief assistance to individuals, small and medium enterprises (SME) and other non-retail customers affected by devastating floods arising from heavy rainfall over the past few days.The
Read morePenang’s top cop told to respond to claims he roughed up subordinate
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Read moreSuperstition or mumbo jumbo, Raja Bomoh should be freed
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Read moreSPH Media, Adwork partner to offer Malaysian businesses advertising space in Singapore
SINGAPORE – SPH Media and Adwork on Tuesday (Jan 4) formed a partnership to enable the advertising firm’s clients in Malaysia to advertise their businesses in Singapore. Under the partnership, Adwork’s Malaysian clients, which consist
Read moreDownward trend in Covid-19 cases over past five weeks
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Read moreAfter Xmas raid, eatery now breaches New Year SOPs
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Read moreSingapore contributes US$60,000 for flood and typhoon relief efforts in Malaysia, Philippines
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Government will contribute US$60,000 (S$82,000) as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross’ public fundraising to aid disaster relief and recovery efforts in Malaysia and the Philippines, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
Read moreMalaysia to spend US$335 million for flood relief
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Read moreADB sees Asia Pacific remittances up 6.7per cent in 2021, 5.9per cent in 2022
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Read moreMore than 30 killed, bodies burnt in Myanmar’s Kayah state
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Read moreHong Kong university removes Tiananmen massacre statue
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Read moreMalaysia floods kill over dozen people, displace thousands
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Read moreThe A-Zs that rocked 2021: Xi Jinping crackdown
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Read moreEvergrande: China property giant misses debt deadline
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Read moreCricket Australia chief backs Paine to make test return
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Read moreToshiba investors fret over lack of clarity surrounding vote on breakup plan
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Read moreABAC®Malaysia celebrates 2021 Anti-Corruption Day
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Read moreChina warns nations will ‘pay price’ for Olympic boycott
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Read moreNajib no-show in court, judge maintains verdict will be delivered tomorrow
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Read moreCurrent Covid-19 screening tests able to detect Omicron
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Read moreBursa Malaysia ends lower as markets spooked by new variant
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Read more3 top execs at Mizuho Bank group to resign next spring over system failures
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Read more$200 Million Electric Vehicle Factory Investment Coming To Quebec
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Read more182 Unmarked Graves Found At Former Residential School Near Cranbrook, British Colombia
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Read moreGet The Vaccine Or Get Suspended Without Pay
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Read more31,500 Malaysians to benefit through PENJANA SIM grant
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Read moreHow Asia, Once a Vaccination Laggard, Is Revving Up Inoculations
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Read moreShortages, shipping, shutdowns hit Asian factory output
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Read moreBiden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders as China concerns grow
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Read moreMalaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are leaving their zero-Covid policies behind, but they aren’t ready to open up, experts warn
Hong Kong (CNN)After months of lockdown, parts of Southeast Asia are leaving behind their “zero-Covid” policy and charting a path toward living with the virus — despite experts’ warnings that it may be too early to do
Read moreUncharted waters for South-east Asian nations after Aukus submarine deal
A new trilateral defence pact between Australia, the UK and the US, known as Aukus, will lead to greater uncertainty for South-east Asia, but analysts say the region could gain from having a counterbalancing force against an
Read moreSoutheast Asia has added 70 million online shoppers since the beginning of the pandemic, report finds
An estimated 70 million more people shopped online in six Southeast Asian countries since the pandemic began, according to a report from Facebook and Bain & Company. As governments encouraged people to stay home to slow
Read moreNorth and South Korea test ballistic missiles hours apart
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Read moreJapan says suspected Chinese submarine seen near territorial waters
TOKYO: Japan’s defence ministry said on Sunday (Sep 12) that a submarine believed to be from China was spotted in waters near its southern islands, as maritime tensions persist in the Pacific. Japan’s navy on Friday
Read moreBangkok to reopen without quarantine for vaccinated tourists in October
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Read moreCovid has disrupted learning for more than 400 million children in South Asia, the U.N. says.
A UNICEF report warned that the pandemic had forced a premature transition to remote learning in a region where many lack reliable internet access. The pandemic is causing lasting damage to the education of children
Read moreMalaysia fishermen in last-ditch bid to stop Penang reclamation
Fishermen to appeal to federal government over Penang state’s plan to create three artificial islets off island’s southern shore. George Town, Malaysia – Building three artificial islands from scratch off the island of Penang in Malaysia’s
Read moreMalaysians in Singapore buoyed by home quarantine option, but approvals less straightforward than expected
JOHOR BAHRU: Durian seller Louis Lee has not seen his wife and two young children for a year. The 31-year-old from Muar is among the thousands of Malaysians who are working in Singapore away from
Read moreVaccinated diners make cautious return to Malaysia’s restaurants amid high Covid-19 cases
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Read moreIsmail Sabri’s Cabinet: Umno, Bersatu insiders disclose who’s being nominated for which posts
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Read moreSDMC to help durian farmers sell fruit, says Sarawak DCM
SERIAN, Aug 23 — The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will work out a mechanism to help durian farmers in areas under Covid-19 lockdown to market their fruits which are in season now. SDMC chairman
Read moreVirus has been detected in the outer packaging of durian!Thailand’s official statement: will not affect exports to China
Zhu Lin said on Wednesday, “Recently received a report from the Commercial Counselor that the coronavirus was found on the packaging of durians in the Chinese market and was not found during transportation or at
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Read moreAfghanistan: Panic and disbelief as thousands flee Taliban onslaught
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Read moreAlibaba fires manager after sexual assault case rocks industry
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Read moreMuhyiddin remains confident he still holds the majority
MUAR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is prepared to face any possibility during the motion of confidence in Parliament next month as he believes he still has the majority support of MPs. The Pagoh
Read moreMuhyiddin cornered as UMNO formally tells king it drops support
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Read morePolice officer dies following shooting outside the Pentagon building
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Read morePM Muhyiddin congratulates Agong on his 62nd birthday
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Read moreFirefighter helps deliver baby at Kota Anggerik station
SHAH ALAM (Bernama): A woman’s cries that her baby’s head was coming out while she was going through labour on Saturday (July 24) are still fresh in the mind of senior fire officer Nor Syuhadah
Read moreSingapore reports highest daily cases on karaoke, fish market clusters
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s health ministry reported 88 new locally-transmitted coronavirus cases today, the highest daily toll since August last year, driven by growing clusters of infections linked to karaoke bars and a fishery port. The outbreak
Read moreAustralia to extend COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria amid Delta outbreak
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian authorities on Monday said Victoria state will extend a COVID-19 lockdown beyond Tuesday despite a slight drop in new infections as the country’s two biggest cities fight to stop the spread of
Read moreBrothers keep distribution business going
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Read moreCovid-19 cases climb as South-East Asia feels force of Delta variant
BANGKOK, July 9 (Reuters): Having escaped the worst when the coronavirus pandemic erupted last year, South-East Asia is now suffering dramatic rises in deaths and cases, while vaccination shortfalls and highly contagious variants derail containment
Read moreHuawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s extradition case heads for final stretch
NEW YORK — Lawyers for Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou have traded blows with prosecutors in a court in Canada this week, hoping to have troves of HSBC emails admitted as evidence in the final committal phase of
Read moreMalaysians suffering amid lockdown fly white flag for help
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — When Mohamad Nor Abdullah put a white flag outside his window late at night, he didn’t expect the swift outpouring of support. By morning, dozens of strangers knocked on his
Read moreMalaysia to ease coronavirus lockdowns in five states next week
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Reuters) – Malaysia will relax coronavirus lockdowns next week in five states that have met the government’s indicators for lifting curbs, the security minister said on Saturday. The Southeast Asian country
Read moreMalaysia: Raids on Migrants Hinder Vaccine Access
Policies Undermine Government’s Calls for Global Vaccine Equity (Bangkok) — The Malaysian government’s raids on irregular migrants are deterring people fearful of arrest and deportation from getting vaccinated for Covid-19, Human Rights Watch said today. These actions
Read moreMalaysia’s Covid-19 infectivity rate climbs to 1.0
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Covid-19 infectivity rate (R value) has gone up to 1.0, signalling a possible rise in cases in the days ahead. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a post on
Read moreBusinesses in Malaysia call for govt to reopen economy as lockdown extension looms
KUALA LUMPUR – Hundreds of Malaysian business groups have urged the government to reopen the economy as a four-week “full” lockdown to deal with Covid-19 has shown no signs of meeting government targets to move
Read moreDelta plus India: Scientists say too early to tell risk of Covid-19 variant
India has classified a new variant of the coronavirus first identified in Europe as a “variant of concern”, but it’s too early to tell whether it poses a significant threat. India’s health ministry says studies
Read moreCovid-19: Malaysia reaches new vaccination milestone, over 250,000 doses given on June 22
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has reached another milestone in the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines as it crossed the 250,000 daily dose mark on Tuesday (June 22). Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said that 250,529
Read moreMalaysian ‘designer durians’ gain premium following in China
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Malaysian durians have gone beyond expectations and gained the top spot at China’s second largest shopping event, JD.com’s 618 Festival. A report by international news outlet Bloomberg showed that the
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Read moreMalaysia developing own Covid-19 vaccines
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Read morePM Muhyiddin unveils RM40 billion economic stimulus package as Malaysia is set to enter total lockdown
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Read moreEconomic, social sectors to be further tightened
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Read moreNo hiding from the pandemic for retailers
Retail Group Malaysia (RGM) managing director Tan Hai Hsin (pic) says “billions of expected retail sales revenue” during the Hari Raya festive period will be lost as a result of the latest lockdown. “This is
Read moreKit Siang: Muhyiddin must announce new economic stimulus package to alleviate hardship faced by Malaysian during MCO 3.0
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Read moreDeutsche (DB), JPMorgan (JPM) Sued by Malaysia Over 1MDB
Malaysia’s 1Malaysia Development Bhd. (1MDB) and SRC International Sdn Bhd (“SRC”) have filed lawsuits against JPMorgan Chase JPM and Deutsche Bank DB to recoup assets worth more than $23 billion. The lawsuit is related to a scandal that involves misappropriation
Read moreWhen religion and politics don’t mix
Some Malaysians may have forgotten that it was during Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s first tenure as prime minister that religion was used, with a passion, to win votes. When the Iranian Revolution swept across Iran at
Read moreHigh Court orders Jho Low’s right-hand man ‘Fat Eric’ to pay RM68m in tax arrears
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Read moreHeads roll as ‘mind power’ egg scandal rocks China
Local authorities are investigating after a Chinese journal published a paper claiming students had been able to hatch a chick from a boiled egg.Pexels CHINA – A vocational college in China has been shut down
Read moreThe choppy waters faced in selling Jho Low’s yacht
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Read moreLawyer hails Khairuddin as ‘trigger’ who opened up 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was told today that former Batu Kawan Umno division chief Khairuddin Abu Hassan was the person who triggered the string of revelations about 1MDB which led to the downfall of
Read moreFirm implicated in meat cartel scandal charged
JOHOR BARU: A frozen food supply company director and manager, implicated in the meat cartel scandal, have been charged with abetting and possessing goods prohibited from being imported amounting to some RM640,000. LY Frozen Food
Read moreMalaysia’s Mahathir urges king to lift Covid-19 emergency
PUBLISHEDAPR 20, 2021, 6:38 PM SGT FACEBOOKTWITTER KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad delivered a petition to the national palace on Tuesday (April 20) urging the king to revoke a Covid-19 state
Read moreOwners of luxury Vietnam apartment project left hanging
LUXURY residential project jointly developed by Novaland Investment, one of Vietnam’s biggest property firms, is in limbo. Novahome Madison sent letters to buyers of its Madison project in Ho Chi Minh City in September, saying
Read moreMalaysian ex-PM Najib faces bankruptcy over tax bill
Malaysia’s scandal-plagued former prime minister Najib Razak is facing bankruptcy for allegedly failing to pay more than $400 million in taxes, which could bring his political career to an end. Najib lost power in 2018 when his party, which had
Read moreMalaysia’s ex-prime minister appeals graft conviction in 1MDB scandal
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — A Malaysian court Monday began hearing an appeal by ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak to overturn his conviction and 12-year jail sentence linked to the massive looting of the 1MDB state investment fund
Read moreLee Zii Jia: 5 Things To Know About Malaysia’s New Badminton Star
The 23-year-old Kedah-born shuttler Lee Zii Jia scored the highly coveted All England crown over the weekend, raising Malaysia’s name on the global stage and thrilling Malaysians everywhere On March 21, Lee Zii Jia made
Read moreTokyo Olympics hit by another scandal over sexist comment
Tokyo Olympics creative director Hiroshi Sasaki is resigning after making demeaning comments about a well-known female celebrity. It is yet another setback for the postponed games and another involving comments about women. Tokyo Olympics creative
Read moreAmid conspiracy theories, MoH explains different needles for PM’s Covid-19 vaccination
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — Different needles are used to draw and inject Covid-19 vaccines, the Health Ministry (MoH) said today after conspiracy theories emerged over the two used for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin
Read moreMalaysia considers procuring CanSino’s single-dose Covid-19 vaccine
PUTRAJAYA (March 8): National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said Malaysia may look to procure the single-dose CanSino Covid-19 vaccine from China. He said the CanSino option looks better than the one from Johnson & Johnson
Read moreSarwan Singh Kundan Singh charged with cheating lawyer out of RM9 million
KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman was charged at the Sessions Court here with duping a lawyer out of RM9 million seven years ago. Sarwan Singh Kundan Singh, 52, however, pleaded not guilty when the charge was
Read moreTony Pua urges Putrajaya to go after KPMG, Deloitte next after AmBank agrees to RM2.83b 1MDB settlement
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1 — DAP MP Tony Pua today urged the Finance Ministry to now focus on the claims against former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) auditors, KPMG and Deloitte Malaysia. The Damansara MP said
Read moreAmBank to pay RM2.83b settlement over group’s involvement in 1MDB corruption scandal
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 26): AMMB Holdings Bhd has agreed to pay RM2.83 billion to the Malaysian government as settlement on all outstanding claims and actions in relation to the AmBank Group’s involvement in the 1Malaysia
Read moreHollywood producer arrested in Malaysia over 1MDB scandal
Riza Aziz co-founded the Hollywood company Red Granite Pictures, which produced The Wolf of Wall Street In May, some $57 million forfeited by Red Granite was returned to Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian producer of
Read moreNajib fails in latest bid to disqualify Sri Ram as lead prosecutor in 1MDB trials
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — The High Court has dismissed the defence’s application to recuse former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram from prosecuting Datuk Seri Najib Razak on charges related to the
Read moreLower production led to rising durian prices in China
Due to lower production, the farm gate price of imported durians has been rising. Traders revealed that a box this year is two to three hundred yuan more expensive, which is equivalent to an increase
Read moreEx-Mara Inc chairman charged over Aussie property scandal
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Read moreArtist spotlight: an interactive picnic that reconnects people with local durian culture
Growing up, Melinda Lauw had fond memories of eating durians with her family. It left such a lasting taste, and impression, that the first thing she wanted to eat after coming back from living abroad
Read moreThailand to resume durian exports
hina has encouraged Thailand to adopt World Health Organisation (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) guidelines in a push to establish confidence in exported durians and maintain a market worth an estimated Bt50bn (US$1.67bn).
Read moreGoldman Sachs CEO Solomon pays price of 1MDB scandal
NEW YORK (Jan 27): Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon’s annual pay fell by $10 million, or 36%, in 2020, according to regulatory disclosures filed Tuesday, reflecting the bank’s role in Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal. Solomon
Read moreMeat cartel scandal: PM to temporarily chair Malaysia Halal Council
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Halal Council, which was reactivated in the wake of the meat cartel scandal, will be temporarily chaired by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk
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Over the last few weeks, our investigations team has been inundated with ever-increasing enquiries regarding a timeshare organisation known as Accor Vacation Club Asia, part of the Accor hotel chain, owned by Accor SA. It
Read moreAdvix Media: Consumer Friendly advertising
In the first quarter of this year, our publication has received an increasing number of enquiries from Malaysians regarding Advix Media Sdn Bhd It seems that members of the public have been offered, “something for
Read moreWithdrawals don’t impact EPF significantly, Amir Hamzah says as 3.4 million members take out RM8.9b
KUALA LUMPUR, — A total of 3.4 million of the 13.1 million Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members under the age of 55 have made withdrawals from the Flexible Account amounting to RM8.9 billion as of
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