GEORGE TOWN, March 26 – Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) today hold a press conference at Balik Pulau to urge the Penang state government to take immediate measures to stop the shrimp culture projects in Balik Pulau that have threatened the environment and livelihood of
JOHOR BAHARU, March 26 – Six people died in an accident involving a factory van and a lorry at Jalan Seelong, Kampung Seelong Jaya, near Senai, here, early this morning. Johor Assistant Director of Fire Operations, Fire and Rescue Department, Mohd Rizal Buang said the accident at about 6 am killed
KOTA BAHARU, March 26 – AEON Mall Kota Baharu valued at RM300 million will start its business operations at the end of next month. AEON Co. (M) Bhd Chairman, Datuk Abdullah Mohd Yusoff, said the shopping mall, the group’s first shopping complex in the east coast of the peninsula, offered 178
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 – Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar hold a press conference after the 209th Police Day celebration here on Friday said police are investigating Phang Li Koon, previous owner of bungalow in Jalan Pinhorn that she sold to Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, for allegedly making a false statutory declaration
JAKARTA, March 26 – A comprehensive investigation into allegations against chief minister Lim Guan Eng over his purchase of a luxury mansion at below the market price should be expedited to maintain Penang’s image as a an investment destination for Indonesians. Malaysia Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Seri Zahrain Mohamed Hashim said
PUTRAJAYA, March 26 – The Health Ministry yesterday dismissed concerns that the government had reduced scholarship slots for medical specialist training in view of the uncertain economic situation. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the number of scholarships for local Master’s programmes had been increased instead, from only 450 in 2007
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 – New Petronas (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) adviser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi wants to take Petronas to a higher level. The former prime minister said he appreciated the appointment and thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for the trust placed in him. He yesterday night in his statement thank the Prime Minister
PUTRAJAYA, March 25 – The government will defend Bahasa Melayu as the main language of the nation even though English and other languages are allowed in the country’s mainstream education system, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. He said the government would also not waver in continuing to
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today launched the Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) Green Practices & Green Tech Application Blueprint 2.0 in conjunction with the 209th Police Day parade at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here. The blueprint is a continuation of the first
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 – A Special Branch Counter Terrorism Unit will be set up at all state police contingents nationwide to monitor and counter the Daesh militant activities. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Kalid Abu Bakar said a total of 100 personnel, including officers, from the Bukit Aman Special Branch
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 – Selangor will experience critical water supply for the next three years (2017-2019) following higher demand, increase in population and delay of the Langat2 Water Treatment Plant project. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the state government had to build two plants, in Labohan Dagang
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 – Rain and thunderstorms in some areas during the current hot weather is due the transition of the north-east monsoon to southwesterly winds. Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry deputy secretary-general (Science) Assoc Prof Dr Ramzah Dambul said it happens when the intertropical convergence zone, a zone of
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 – The Cabinet has endorsed the appointment of former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as adviser of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), effective April 1. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Abdullah succeeded Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, whose service as Petronas adviser was terminated by
GEORGE TOWN, March 25 – The current market value of properties around the Green Lane area here is estimated at between RM400 to over RM900 per square foot, depending on the house’s condition. Bernama check around the area, including in Jalan Cheeseman, Halaman Free School, Jalan Pinhorn and Jalan Masjid Negeri,
LANGKAWI, March 25 – Water capacity at the Bukit Malut dam here is estimated to be sufficient for more than two months, but the government is ready to take additional measures if the hot and dry weather persists. Langkawi MP Datuk Nawawi Ahmad said Taliworks (Langkawi) Sdn Bhd, the company managing
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 – The police have yet to be notified of a gathering proposed to be held here on April 2 to call on Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to step down as the prime minister. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said the organiser must adhere
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 – The Belgian government today in a statement said that the security level in Belgium had been reduced from Level Four to Level Three following the bomb blasts at Brussels Zaventem Airport and Malbeek Metro Station on March 22. The Malaysian Embassy to Belgium & Luxembourg
GEORGE TOWN, March 25 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng will be questioned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) next week, said DAP national legal bureau chairperson Gobind Singh Deo. Gobind, who is DAP’s Puchong MP, said the MACC contacted him on the matter this morning to inform him that they are
GEORGE TOWN, March 25 – Almost three hundreds people rom Barisan Nasional (BN), non-governmental organisation (NGOs) and the red shirts attended the street demonstration against the Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng which was held at Taman Manggis here after Friday prayers this afternoon. The demonstration had called for Penang Chief Minister Lim
PUTRAJAYA, March 25 – A review of The National Water Resources Study carried out in five states – Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Selangor and Melaka – showed consumption was more than supply. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the Review of The National Water Resources Study
