KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 8 – The government needs to be more transparent and considerate when cancelling the projects or initiatives of the previous government, which were implemented for the benefit of the people and country, according to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. He said that within a period
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 8 – Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, and SRC International Sdn Bhd director Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil Nik Othman Arif Kamil will face legal action if they fail to appear before the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), according to its deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 8 – Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali has resigned as Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) Director effective June 4. TH in a statement also announced the resignation of Datuk Rosni Sohar as Director on May 23. Rosni was appointed to the TH board in February 2014 and Mohamed Apandi
SHAH ALAM, Jun 8 – The Sabah government has agreed to pay a bonus of RM500 for civil servants in the state in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration. Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said government officials of all grades would enjoy the payment. “The state government has agreed to a
PUTRAJAYA, Jun 7 – Businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, and SRC International Sdn Bhd director Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil Nik Othman Arif Kamil are wanted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to facilitate investigations into SRC-related cases. In a statement here today, the MACC said the
PUTRAJAYA, Jun 8 – Inland Revenue Board (IRB) says the RM2.6 billion received by former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak is now subject to further examination. Its chief executive officer, Datuk Seri Sabin Samitah, said in light of the disclosure by the current chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 7 – Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today offered himself as a candidate to defend his post as Pekan Umno chief at the party polls scheduled on June 30. “I would like to continue leading Pekan Umno and I hereby offer myself to defend the post
SEREMBAN, Jun 7 – Drivers and operators of express bus companies who have unpaid traffic summonses will not be allowed to operate during this festive season. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the move was one of the government’s efforts to reduce road accidents and fatalities in the country. “The Road
PUTRAJAYA, Jun 7 – The authorities have sufficient information that Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, is among the main criminals that caused the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal to become the biggest crime in the world, according to Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. As such, he said, stern action must
PUTRAJAYA, Jun 7 – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is at the Finance Ministry here today to chair a National Finance Council meeting. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa and Auditor-General
PUTRAJAYA, June 6 – A total of 458 additional flights involving 140,264 seats and 26 routes will be provided for Malaysians to fly home in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) had approved three airlines – namely Malaysia
PETALING JAYA, Jun 8 – PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has refuted speculation that he will be taking over the Pandan parliamentary seat, which is being held by his wife PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah, who is also Deputy Prime Minister. Anwar, who is also Pakatan
PETALING JAYA, Jun 6 – Parti Keadilan Rakyat will be holding its polls at the end of August, said its secretary-general Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said that although the term of office of its leaders at the divisional and central level only ended on Feb 22 next year, the polls could
PUTRAJAYA, Jun 6 – Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has instructed Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officials to go to China to engage in discussions with the parties involved in the Multi-Product Pipeline (MPP) and the Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline (TSGP) projects. “The project’s mode of payment
PUTRAJAYA, Jun 6 – Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced the list of 22 controlled items listed under the Price Control Scheme for Aidilfitri 2018. In a statement today, Mahathir said the implementation of the scheme will take effect from June 8 to 22 under the the Price Control and
GEORGE TOWN, Jun 6 – Penang Umno chief Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman has announced that he will not be contesting any posts in the party polls this time. The Nibong Tebal Umno head also said that he is stepping down as Penang Umno chief (an appointed position). “I wish to make
PUTRAJAYA, Jun 6 – Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said it is better not to have any warships present in the Straits of Malacca and the South China Sea. Speaking at a media conference after chairing the Cabinet meeting at Perdana Putra here today, he said the presence of warships
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 6 – The government has accepted the resignation of Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim as Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor, effective today, confirming rumours that have been swirling around social media since yesterday. However, his successor has yet to be named, with former deputy BNM Governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah
PUTRAJAYA, Jun 6 – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim has submitted his resignation letter, according to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today. He said however the government had not yet decided on his successor, as the replacement needed the approval from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan
JAKARTA, Jun 5 – The Indonesian media is impressed with the caring attitude of Malaysian citizens in helping their government towards settling the country’s debts and called on Indonesians to follow the example. The Malaysian government’s efforts to set up “Tabung Harapan Malaysia” should be an inspiration for Indonesian nationals to
