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
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None 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
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