KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 27 – Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has taken a swipe at Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak over the latter’s remark that Pakatan Harapan policies would bring the country to ‘a bygone era’. In a statement today, Dr Mahathir noted that the bygone era was the era when
PUTRAJAYA, Jul 27 – The National Day 2018 celebration will be truly historic in the sense that the National Day is to be celebrated for the first time under the leadership of the new Pakatan Harapan government, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo. Putrajaya has been selected as the
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 27 – The High Court today set Oct 11 to hear an application by Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor to strike out a suit by a Lebanese wholesale jewellery firm seeking the return of 44 pieces of jewellery, worth USD14.79 million or RM59.83 million, allegedly sent to her for
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 26 – A class at Sekolah Rendah Taman Tun Dr Ismail 2 here was ordered to close and all 36 students to take a break for 10 days after four pupils were infected with the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Education Department official
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 26 – The Transport Ministry will study AirAsia’s proposal to move its operations back to Terminal 2 of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). Its minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said talks will be held with the Sabah state government before a final decision is made. “Terminal 2
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 26 – A Health Ministry study found that 16% of the country’s teenagers were involved in bullying, 13% smoked, 7% in sexual activities and 6% in suicide attempts. Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the finding was the result of the 2017 Adolescent Health Survey by his ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 26 – Efforts are to be intensified to ensure that more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) join the Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) and use it as a platform to market their products abroad, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said
SHAH ALAM, Jul 26 – More than 200 shipping and logistics companies in Port Klang near here today contributed RM1 million to Tabung Harapan Malaysia. The “Mock check” was handed over by the group’s representative, Captain Ananda Kumar to Damansara MP Tony Pua on behalf of the Federal Government at a ceremony
SHAH ALAM, Jul 25 – Attempt to abolish any security acts, including the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) should be referred to the security authorities in advance. Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said it was feared the repeal could expose the country to the threat of violence.
PUTRAJAYA, Jul 25 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today refuted claims that it had withdrawn the corruption charges against Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. The commission, in a statement here today, said it had no jurisdiction or power to do so. It said the matter is subject to the power
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 25 – Malaysia will host the 22nd Asean Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions of Ministries of Foreign Affairs Meeting (DGICM), which will be held here from Aug 5 to 9. According to Immigration Department director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali, the annual meeting would
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 25 – The proposal to repeal the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) does not mean that the government is tolerant of terrorism, the Dewan Rakyat was told yesterday. A government backbencher Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (PH-Setiawangsa) said on the contrary, it was the duty of the
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 25 – Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Salahuddin Ayub agrees with the proposal for a cut in the monthly allowance of MPs who skip Parliament sitting. The Amanah deputy president said such action could be taken if the MPs concerned could not provide valid reasons for their absence. “If they purposely miss
GEORGE TOWN, Jul 24 – All supermarkets and shopping complexes in Penang have been ordered to disinfect the trolleys, toys and benches on their premises following an increase in the number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in the state. Chairman of the state Health, Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry,
KUALA LUMPUR: The Naza Group will contribute RM1,000 towards Tabung Harapan Malaysia for every car sold by the group from June 1 to Aug 31, 2018. “The Naza Group is proud to play its part by contributing to Tabung Harapan Malaysia as a responsible and patriotic corporate citizen,” said S.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul The Suburban Broadband Project, which will provide high speed internet coverage, is not affected even though the government faced various constraints including finance due to the amount of national debt, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the goal of providing broadband facilities of up
KUANTAN, Juk 23 – The electronic-Temporary Occupation License (e-TOL) system will be fully implemented in Cameron Highlands next year, according to Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. He said although the system’s equipment had been installed at the Cameron Highland Land and District Office, it could not be
KOTA KINABALU, Jul 23 – PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail will remain as Deputy Prime Minister even if her husband Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is PKR de facto leader, gets elected as party president at the upcoming party polls. PKR secretary-general Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 21 – Pasir Salak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (Keadilan) branch chief Noor Azwan Ramli was sacked from the party for violating party discipline during the 14th General Election (GE14). Azwan was among the eight Keadilan members who faced party action, with another seven being suspended from the party for
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 23 – The Social Security Organisation (Socso) distributed more than RM600 million in payout for its members’ deaths, disabilities and injuries last year. Chairman of Socso, Tan Sri Dr Aseh Che Mat, said there were 33,319 accidents last year – of which 667 resulted in fatalities – and the
