PUTRAJAYA, — A total of 85 per cent or seven million domestic consumers in Peninsular Malaysia will not be affected by the electricity tariff adjustment for the January 1 to June 30, 2024 period, implemented
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Fahmi: MyDigital ID registration exercise for civil servants progressing well
PUTRAJAYA, — The process of registering the National Digital Identity or MyDigital ID, involving 1.6 million civil servants, is progressing well, unity government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi, who is also communications minister, said the
Read moreMetMalaysia issues advisory on tropical storm ‘Jelawat’
SANDAKAN, — The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued an advisory on tropical storm “Jelawat” moving westwards approximately 396km north-east of Davao, the Philippines. According to MetMalaysia, the distance of the tropical storm from the nearest
Read moreZaharif on the way to mosque for Friday prayer when hit by car, says brother
IPOH, — Student Mohammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie,17, who died after being hit by a car near Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Jati, Ipoh yesterday was preparing to go to the mosque to perform Friday prayers.
Read morePAS win in Kemaman won’t hurt unity government now but could spell pain in GE16, says Umno’s Isham Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR, — The PAS victory in last weekend’s Kemaman by-election has no significance to the federal government now despite the margin of its victory, said former Umno information chief Isham Jalil. He also said
Read moreSarawak police: 18-year-old arrested in connection with case of abandoned newborn girl in Bandar Baru Semariang
KUCHING, — An 18-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with the case of an abandoned newborn baby girl discovered in Bandar Baru Semariang on Wednesday. In a statement today, Kuching district police chief ACP
Read moreFloods: Number of victims increases in Kelantan, drops in Terengganu
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — The number of flood victims in Kelantan has risen while in Terengganu it has decreased as of tonight. In Kelantan, following heavy rains since yesterday, several areas have been inundated,
Read morePenang building collapse: Cops say three dead, two injured and four feared buried under rubble
EORGE TOWN, ― Police have confirmed that as of 1.40am, three construction workers were killed when the roof frame of a logistics warehouse under construction in Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas collapsed yesterday. Penang deputy police
Read moreHow performers like Westlife, Blackpink help KL’s hotels: What the numbers tell us about concerts
Blackpink performed in Malaysia in March as part of their world tour. — Picture by Hari Anggara KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Whenever concerts featuring international pop stars are announced in Malaysia, tickets are often
Read moreExplainer: A breakdown of the proposed five citizenship law changes deemed ‘regressive’
For decades, Malaysia’s existing citizenship laws were seen as unfair and discriminatory against women, as the Federal Constitution only granted automatic Malaysian citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian men with foreign wives, but not
Read morePM Anwar meets Japan PM Kishida to strengthen bilateral ties
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida at Seri Perdana. — Bernama pic PUTRAJAYA, — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy
Read moreSemporna police: Chinese tourist dies in tour bus-lorry crash
Semporna district police chief Supt Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said that in the 11.30am incident, a 56-year-old man died while 14 other bus passengers, all from China, aged between 30 and 60, escaped unhurt. —
Read moreStats Dept: Households in Malaysia have high access to basic amenities
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
Read moreSingapore 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
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