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.
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Dewan 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
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