PUTRAJAYA, May 22 – The Communications and Multimedia Ministry will set up a legal team to consider whether to amend or repeal the Anti-Fake News Act 2018 that was passed in April this year, said the new minister, Gobind Singh Deo. Gobind Singh, a lawyer himself, said he would sit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 – Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak could be charged under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 if he fails to turn up at the agency headquarters in Putrajaya tomorrow. MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki said Najib was served with
HONG KONG, May 21 – AnApp Blockchain Technologies has developed new and transformative ‘Proof of Assignment’ and ‘Micro-mining’ algorithms, the backbone of a new blockchain ecosystem and game-changer for the IoT world. HK-based AnApp’s founders are well-versed in computer hardware and software, holding more than 20 patents in semiconductor and
HONG KONG, May 21 – Coinsuper, the professional digital asset trading platform, is pleased to initiate the establishment of a Crypto Exchange Network (CEN), with the vision of connecting the financial world. Coinsuper is under the Higgs Block Group, a blockchain technology and financial conglomerate. Ms. Karen Chen, the CEO
SEPANG, May 21 – Get ready for another holiday as the AirAsia Free Seats campaign is back! Up to 5 million promotional seats are on offer from 21 May 2018 (0001h GMT +8) to 27 May 2018 (2400 GMT +8) for the travel period between 1 November 2018 to 13 August 2019
TOKYO, May 21 – A consortium of twenty industry-leading companies, including NEC, today announced the successful completion of a nearly three-year European Union Horizon 2020 project aimed at developing a 5G integrated backhaul and fronthaul transport network. After nearly three years, the project, 5G-Crosshaul, is now the de-facto concept for
PEKAN, May 21 – Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today poured his heart out in public over the Barisan Nasional’s (BN) defeat in the 14th General Election (GE14) and the investigations by the authorities against him. Admitting to being aggrieved, disappointed and hurt, Najib claimed that BN’s loss
SHAH ALAM, May 20 – Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, will issue an official statement pertaining to the status of Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. Mohamed Azmin confirmed the matter after having an audience with the Sultan and discussing his status as mentri besar for about two
SHAH ALAM, May 20 – Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali is having an audience with the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at the Istana Bukit Kayangan here. Mohamed Azmin was seen entering the palace at 11.50am, and is believed to be discussing his position as the
GEORGE TOWN, May 20 – There will be no overlapping duties between the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Ministry of Finance, according to Finance Minister-designate Lim Guan Eng. “I really don’t think so. The Finance Ministry will be the Finance Ministry, while the Economic Affairs Ministry will be in charge
KOTA KINABALU, May 20 – Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin lodged a police report against former Sabah Chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman last night. When contacted today, Sabah Commissioner of Police Datuk Ramli Din confirmed the matter but declined to divulge any details. Musa, who is also Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 – The Registrar of Societies (ROS), has agreed to extend the election period of the Umno Supreme Council and its other committees to April 19, next year. Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor (Pix) said the ROS had agreed to extend the period by referring to
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today refuted the statement by Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak’s lawyer, Datuk Harpal Singh Grewal, that MACC officers would go to the former prime minister’s residence to record his statement. Instead, MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki stressed
LABUAN, May 19 – Two giant-sized 1Malaysia logos have been taken down from the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in Pasar Sentral Labuan, 10 days after the formation of the Pakatan Harapan federal government. The work to take down each of the 11.5 metres high and 5.7 metres wide logo started early today
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 – A non-governmental organisation, Kembara Kitchen Selangor distributed 35 food packages of a vegetarian meal consisting of fried rice and tofu to the media practitioners who have been ‘camping’ near the private residence of Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in Jalan Langgak Duta
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 – MCA Central Committee members have agreed to set up two committees in efforts to reform and transform the party for the better, according to MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. He said the two committees are the Party Election Steering Committee and the Reform Committee. “The
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is scheduled to record a statement from former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at 8am on Tuesday at his residence in Langgak Duta here, according to Najib’s lawyer, Datuk Harpal Singh Grewal. “They (MACC) have already agreed to come
SEREMBAN, May 19 – Ngeri Sembilan DAP Chairman Anthony Loke Siew Fook is surprised with his appoinment as Transport Minister in Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s Cabinet. Loke, who is Seremban Member of Parliament and also Chennah State Assemblyman, said the appointment was a big responsibility, especially to solve the
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 – A steel safe in the private residence of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in Taman Duta, here managed to be opened and its contents found to be small amount of old notes in foreign currency. A spokesman of Najib, in a statement at late tonight,
SHAH ALAM, May 19 – Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali will meet with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as soon as possible to get further clarification on his appointment as Minister of Economic Affairs today. Mohamed Azmin said he only knew about the appointment after he was informed
