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
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Month: March 2024
‘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
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