KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 – There is a need to strengthen the ethical and integrity standards in both individual and organisation in the environment which economic conditions have become uncertain for an extended period of time, former Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said. She said this
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 6 – The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has proposed that the government reintroduce the inheritance tax and to revise existing taxes to help bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Its president SM Mohamed Idris said the inheritance tax and other forms of taxes such as
SHAH ALAMSept 7 – The Selangor government is urged to immediately sign the Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR) as it is the only state government in the country that has not yet done so. Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) director Datuk Wan Ramli Wan Abdullah said the commission was still waiting for feedback from
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 6 –A DAP state assemblyman today proposed that the Penang government build a Mass Rapid Transit line instead of the North Coastal Paired Road from Tanjung Bungah to Teluk Bahang. Teh Yee Cheu, who is the assemblyman for Tanjung Bungah, said the road would affect thousands of residents
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Sept 6 – A motorcyclist was injured when he was rammed by an out-of -control ambulance which had earlier collided with a car in an incident at the Jalan Song Ban Kheng and Pusat Perniagaan Gemilang traffic light junction here today. Seberang Prai Centre District Police chief, ACP Nik Ros
ASTANA, Sept 6 – Khazanah Nasional Bhd, plans to widen investment activities beyond Turkey and is eyeing potential opportunities in Central Asia, a region it has no presence yet. Executive director of Finance/chief financial officer Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said the investment could be varied, with the exception of the oil
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 – An investigating officer today told the High Court here that the accident involving deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais’ car and a Mitsubishi Triton was deliberate and not a normal accident. Insp Ahmad Zikri Zalik, 30, who is based at Sentul district police headquarters said the
PETALING JAYA, Sept 6 – The new retail price for petrol RON95, RON97 and diesel will see increase across the board from Thursday. The new prices will come into effect on Thursday until Sept 13. The new price after Goods and Services Tax (GST), the retail price of petrol is as follows: RON95
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 – PAS will not be weakened by party crisis or the fact that they are no longer with the other opposition parties that formed the Pakatan Harapan, said Umno treasurer Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak. He said although PAS had its ups and downs, the party members
KUALA BERANG, Sept 6 – All media and online portals in Malaysia must be aware that their operations are subjected to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588). Communications and Multimedia Deputy Minister Datuk Jailani Johari said the Act had long been introduced to control the reporting of news which were
HELSINKI, Sept 6 – Finland’s Rovio, creator of the hugely popular smartphone game Angry Birds, said Tuesday it was planning to float shares on the Helsinki stock exchange after the success of its comedy film and products. Its majority owner, the Dutch holding Trema International, and other shareholders will market a
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 – The Land Public Transport Commission has appointed Qamar Wan Noor as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective today. In a statement here, SPAD said Qamar will be responsible for the transformation of the transport industry as a whole, encompassing goods transport, bus and taxi services and
NEW YORK, Sept 5 – The New York Daily News, the storied century-old tabloid known for its provocative headlines, has been sold for US$1 (RM4.26), in the latest sign of turmoil in the newspaper sector. The deal which closed over the weekend allows Tronc, the owner of the Los Angeles Times and
CYBERJAYA, Sept 5 – Newly-appointed Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohamad Fuzi Harun has pledged to be proactive in addressing pertinent issues in the country, which includes death in police custody. Mohamad Fuzi, who succeeded Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar who went on mandatory retirement on Monday, pledged his commitment by looking
SEOUL, Sept 5 – An avant-garde South Korean novelist whose 1990s prosecution on obscenity charges prompted comparisons between his work and Lady Chatterley’s Lover was found dead on Tuesday in an apparent suicide, police said. Ma Kwang-Soo, 66, was arrested in 1992 and held in custody pending trial over Happy Sara, the
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 – Malaysia and Brazil are expected to explore potential areas of bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual concern during the working visit of Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Aloysio Nunes, beginning today until Thursday. According to Wisma Putra’s statement today, during the visit, Nunes
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 5 – A former DAP leader wants the full list of delegates eligible to vote in the re-election of the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) with their full names and identification card numbers published in newspapers of various languages. Former Bagan Luar DAP chairman, G. Asoghan, who claims to
HONG KONG, Sept 5 – The 36th HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair opened with ceremony today, continuing through 9 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), showcasing watches, clocks, machinery & equipment, OEM Smart Watches, packaging, parts & components as well as trade services, providing
JELI, Sept 5 – Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is on a one-day visit to Kelantan, handed over contributions to 23 tithe recipients in Kampung Wakaf Zin, Ayer Lanas here today. The Deputy Prime Minister, who arrived at 5.10pm to visit the group of recipients, also spent more than half-an-hour
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has decided to take action against Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng who refused to apologise for making a statement which was allegedly slanderous in nature against the agency. MACC, in a statement today, said it would refer its decision to Attorney-General
