KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 8 – The New Malaysia, a label now popularly used to describe the new Pakatan Harapan government after the May 9 general election should be “certainly better” than the previous administrations ruling the country, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “The New Malaysia is even an improvement
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 8 – Strong southwesterly winds of 40kph to 50kph with waves up to 3.5m are expected over the waters of Phuket, Condore, Reef North and Palawan until Tuesday. Meteorological Department, in a statement today, said the strong winds and rough seas were dangerous to small boats, recreational sea
GEORGE TOWN, Jul 8 – The Education Ministry has identified two vernacular Chinese Schools in the state that will have to be upgraded. Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching said changing the status of SJKC Beng Teik, Kota Permai in Bukit Mertajam and SJKC Shang Wu in Air Itam would be
GEORGE TOWN, Jul 7 – The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has maintained its findings on a survey that revealed 70% of consumer goods’ prices experienced a drop in prices since the zero rate of Goods and Sales Tax (GST) was introduced on June 1. Its minister, Datuk
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 7 – The investigation into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal is now 50% completed, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdull. Speaking to reporters after taking his oath of office as MACC Chief Commissioner before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V at
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 8 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the government is in the midst of deliberations on raising the minimum age for marriage for both genders to 18 years and the decision on the matter will be finalised in the very near future.
GEORGE TOWN, Jul 7 – A total of 1,555 hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases were reported in Penang from January to July 4, up 48% compared to the corresponding period last year. The chairman of the state Committee on Health, Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry and Rural Development Dr Afif
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 6 – Embattled former Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak has filed lawsuits against top investigators probing a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, as he looks to clamp down on public criticism over his alleged role in the case. Najib, who lost power in
JOHOR BARU, Jul 6 – The Grab driver who reportedly went missing after leaving his house in Taman Kota Masai near Pasir Gudang three days ago, has returned home safely yesterday. Seri Alam District Police chief Supt Jokhiri Abdul Aziz said the man arrived home at 6 pm and he was fine.
PUTRAJAYA, Jul 6 – Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today dismissed an allegation by the family of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak that the freezing of their bank accounts was an act of revenge. The Pakatan Harapan chairman said the allegation was an accusation and Najib’s family
PUTRAJAYA, Jul 6 – Malaysia will not deport Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik so long as he does not cause any problems, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today. “As long as he is not creating any problem, we will not deport him because he has been given permanent resident status,” he
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 6 – The High Court today allowed an application by Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak to strike out a suit brought by former Kuala Lumpur CID chief Datuk Mat Zain Ibrahim alleging that the then prime minister had altered the wording of his oath of office in 2009. Justice
SEREMBAN, Jul 6 – Several areas around Jempol, Kuala Pilah, Jelebu and Port Dickson will face water disruption from 8am July 10 (Tuesday) to 8am the following day. Syarikat Air Negri Sembilan Sdn Bhd (SAINS) public relations chief Norzita Ismail said this was to facilitate water treatment plant maintenance and works to
PUTRAJAYA, Jul 6 – Riza Aziz, a stepson of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, has come to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters for the fourth day running today to have his statement recorded over the MACC probe into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Riza, 48, who arrived at
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 6 – The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued a services and operation suspension notice for three multi-billion-ringgit projects – the Multi-Product Pipeline (MPP), the Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline (TSGP) and East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) projects. Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng (pix) said the notice was issued through
GEORGE TOWN, Jul 6 – The Penang government has introduced the new ceiling price of properties for foreign buyers. State Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the new policy was aimed at reviving the slowdown in the property market. “Foreign buyers can no longer buy properties below the
PUTRAJAYA, Jul 5 – A step-son of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, Riza Aziz, was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commision (MACC) headquarters here for the third day today to give a statement pertaining to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Riza, who is chief executive officer of a film production
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 5 – Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo expressed the need for Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) broadband services to be of high standard and on par with those offered by other companies in the world. He welcomed the move by TM in introducing new broadband plans which included
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 5 – It’ll be too late for regrets if employers don’t take advantage of the exemption period from fines and prosecution for not registering their employees with the Social Security Organisation (Socso). The suspension of charges which started on July 1 and ends on July 31, will be
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 4 – Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he had expected the charges that were made against him and expressed confidence of clearing his name through the legal process. “I believe in my innocence. This is my best chance to clear my name against all
