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
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Singapore 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 moreWisma Putra: Malaysia deeply concerned over latest escalation of violence in Middle East
Soldiers stand in front of an Israeli police station that was damaged during battles the previous day to dislodge Hamas militants who were stationed inside, — AFP pic PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — Malaysia has expressed
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
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