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 moreAuthor: Asia12345
Domestic 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 more