KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 – Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s application to expunge the affidavit pledged by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to support the application by former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik to quash the slander suit filed by the prime minister against him will be heard on
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 – The by-elections for the parliamentary constituencies of Kuala Kangsar, Perak and Sungai Besar, Selangor will be held simultaneously on June 18, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Hashim Abdullah. He said that the commission, at a special meeting today, also fixed the nomination date for
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 – The introduction of the combined use of new innovation together with the present fire extinguishers may be needed, said Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid. He said that apart from doing the rewiring process that has been identified as the main cause of school fires, studies on the
PADANG BESAR, May 13 – Several health products, whose imports have been banned for containing prohibited substances, have been rebranded and sold as new products, said Perlis Health Department Director, Dr Zaini Hussin. He said the products from neighbouring countries still had the original content of banned substances and were a health
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 – The Magistrate’s Court here today fixed June 14 and 15 for the trial of Shahrul Anuar Abdul Aziz, 23, – previously charged for stealing a mobile phone from Low Yat Plaza – and his friend, on charges of injuring a mechanic, last February. Magistrate Mohd
SEPANG, May 12 – Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today launched Airport WiFi service with two main features — free access and premium access — at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 here. Managing Director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the service is part of more than 40 initiatives identified
BAGAN SERAI, May 12 – The Orang Utan Island in Bukit Merah, here, which was closed since April 11 following the drop in water level at Bukit Merah Lake will be reopened to the public tomorrow. The Orang Utan Island Foundation chief executive officer Dr D. Sabapathy said, the decision was
PUTRAJAYA, May 12 – Rayani Air founder Datuk G.Karthiyani appeared before an inquiry on the airline at the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), here today. When approached after emerging from the meeting, Karthiyani broke the news that she needed to rush to hospital since her husband Ravi Alagendrran, who is also
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 – Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd and IJM Construction Sdn Bhd are among the companies awarded part of the package contracts for the construction of the MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) Line worth RM4.2 billion. Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) said the awards, comprising two
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 – Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong has refuted allegations that there was a plan, discussions or suggestion by the government to increase the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate from six per cent currently. Speaking to reporters at the Southeast Asia Venture Capital and Private
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 – Experts have confirmed that the two pieces of debris discovered in South Africa and the Mauritian Island of Rodrigues are almost certainly from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the confirmation was made following the completion
GEORGE TOWN, May 12 – Penang Gerakan chairman Teng Chang Yeow will be on a sabbatical for six months, starting May 15, to allegedly settle some business issues. This was confirmed by Penang Gerakan vice-chairman Oh Tong Keong when contacted. In turn, state Gerakan vice chairman Oh Tong Keong is now the acting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 – Bursa Malaysia gave up gains from Wednesday to open lower Thursday on on a lack of buying interest and in line with its weaker regional peers. At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 3.16 points weaker at 1,641.42 from yesterday’s close
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 – The Sessions Court set May 27 to hear the case of controversial sex blogger, Alvin Tan (Tan Jye Yee) and his ex-girlfriend Vivian Lee. Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee face charges related to the posting on their Facebook account (with Bak Kut Teh…fragrant, delicious and appetizing) which
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 – The Kemaman Smart Community initiative, which was recognised as among five best projects at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2016 from May 2 to 6 in Geneva, Switzerland will be expanded nationwide. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Halim
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 – UMNO began with the noble struggle of demanding the British government to abolish the Malayan Union and followed by the formation of the Federation of Malaya. The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who is also UMNO president said the event paved the way for
KOTA BAHARU, May 11 – UMNO, which turned 70 today, must do more to win the hearts of the people in urban areas so that they love the party, says Kelantan UMNO Liaison Committee chairman, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. While the support of the rural people was important to UMNO, Mustapa
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 – UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Ahmad Maslan hopes the younger generation will understand and appreciate the struggles of the party, which is now entering its 70th year. Ahmad expressed disappointment over the attitude of some youngsters who failed to understand the true struggles of the party,
TELUK INTAN, May 11 – The water level at the Bukit Merah Dam has risen above the critical level, says Perak Public Amenities, Infrastructure, Energy and Water Committee chairman Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin. According to him, the level at the reservoir today was 7.04 metres, 0.15 metre higher compared to 6.88
MELAKA, May 11 – A total 12,000 people especially young Buddhists are expected to take part in the Wesak Day procession on May 20, said the Melaka Office of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Its Industry Development Unit chief Husyamuddin Jamari said the procession, organised by the Seck Kia Eenh
