KOTA KINABALU, May 28 – Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak reminded local media practitioners to deliver information accurately and not to confuse the people. This was because some media published news which had yet to be verified so much so the information caused confusion among the
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 – Malaysia is aiming to give temporary shelter to 500 Syrian migrants by the end of this year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said to date, 79 migrants from the troubled country have arrived in Malaysia as part of Malaysia’s voluntary
IPOH, May 28 – Most restaurant operators provide broadband wireless internet facility or WiFi as part of their strategies to attract customers. But such a facility has somehow caused the patrons, who come with their families or friends, to have less interaction with each other as they are engrossed with their
PORT DICKSON, May 28 – Kubang Pasu UMNO division chief Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Baharum regrets the statement by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates be defeated in the coming Parliamentary by-elections in Sungai Besar, Selangor and Kuala Kangsar, Perak. “The issue between
PETALING JAYA, May 28 – The presidents of MCA and Gerakan is the second minister to announce his intention to quit their Cabinet positionsif the Private Member’s Bill tabled by PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang is passed in Parliament. Earlier today, MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said
PETALING JAYA, May 28 – A total of 1,178 accidents were reported due to stray objects found along the North-South Highway (PLUS) in 2015. PLUS Malaysia Berhad chief operating officer Mohammad Fuad Khusairi said about 2,200 objects such as tyre debris, wood and steel had been detected on the highway last
LAHAD DATU, May 28 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has pointed out that the claim on Sabah by any quarters is a non-issue because the state had gained independence in Malaysia as had been decided in 1963. He said the status of Sabah was decided by the Cobbold
PUTRAJAYA, May 28 – Aerotrain services at the KL International Airport (KLIA) have resumed its operations today, said airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). The services of an automated people mover that transports passengers between the main terminal to the satellite buildings were reportedly halted Friday due to corrective maintenance.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Muhammad Ibrahim lodged a police report against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Friday, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak. Najib, who chaired the UMNO Supreme Council meeting here, told reporters this when asked if he would be taking action
GEORGE TOWN, May 28 – A Superman showcase was held at Komtar Level Three concourse here yesterday. It was a part of the Hobby and Collections Penang 2016, an event which showcases different kind of hobbies of Penangites. The event was launched by Datuk Ang Choo Hong who is the chief executive officer of
GEORGE TOWN, May 28 – Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) remains firm with its stand that “no trees are to be relocated no matter what” and will hold a demonstration to show disapproval to the relocation of the trees along Jalan Masjid Negeri, here. The ‘Hug the Trees’ demonstration will be
GEORGE TOWN, May 28 – Penang’s city council to relocate the 16 trees along Jalan Masjid Negeri to make way for road widening project. The 16 trees will be planted around two tennis courts at the grounds of a government quarters about 50 metres away. Penang Island City Council (MBPP) traffic
SUNGAI BESAR, May 28 – PAS named Dr Abdul Rani Osman, the Meru state assemblyman as its candidate for the Sungai Besar parliamentary by-election on June 18. The announcement was made by PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang at a ceremony to announce the candidate and launch the machinery for the
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 – The Private Member’s Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act tabled by Marang MP Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday is not on hudud punishment, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The Prime Minister said it was actually a proposed
SHAH ALAM, May 28 – Parti Amanah Negara (AMANAH) will announced its candidates for Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar by-elections on Wednesday. AMANAH communications director Khalid Abdul Samad said Mat Sabu, AMANAH president Mohamad Sabu and Nizar (Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin) are among those listed as possible candidates. He said the AMANAH
SEPANG, May 28 – A cafe operator in Perth, Australia, who admitted he was a hardcore smoker was sentenced to 14 days jail by the Sepang Magistrate’s Court here Friday after he pleaded guilty to smoking during a Malindo Air flight. Ibrahim Bob Ibrahim, 46, who holds an Australian passport and
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 – Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) remains profitable despite the challenging environment while its projects are all progressing as planned, says Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sazali Hamzah. He said plummeting crude oil price has had an impact on the group’s bottom line but business
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 – Vivian Lee, the former girlfriend of controversial blogger Alvin Tan, was sentenced to five months and 22 days’ jail by the Sessions Court here today for insulting the Muslims by making an offensive posting on their Facebook. Judge Abdul Rashid Daud handed down the sentence on
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 – An investigation should be launched into why the Wall Street Journal is taking sides in the Malaysia’s politics and also the internal affairs, said the prime minister’s Press Secretary Datuk Seri Tengku Sariffuddin Tengku Ahmad. Alluding to what he described as WSJ’s latest false report
KUANTAN, May 27 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is scheduled to grace the Paya Besar UMNO Sumbangsih Night celebration at Bukit Gambang Resort City here tomorrow. Paya Besar UMNO chief Datuk Abdul Manan Ismail said 5,000 Pahang UMNO leaders and members, including Pahang UMNO Liaison Committee
