PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 – Malaysia’s security forces are there to protect the country at all times, assures Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said Malaysians can be well assured that the security forces are there to protect all the people. “Malaysians can be well assured that our security forces are there
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 19 – The Penang DAP led government is urged to state their stand on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TTPA), said Penang Federal Action Council chairman Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman. He said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, as the federal government representative, was in Penang
JOHOR BAHARU, Jan 19 – Johor police nabbed a suspect believed to be actively involved in drug trafficking activities in Johor Baharu and Singapore and seized assets worth more than half a million Ringgit on Saturday (Jan 16). Johor Baharu Selatan police chief ACP Sulaiman Salleh said the suspect, in his 30s,
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 – Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar warned of police action against anyone, even VIPs, who spread over the social media unverified information on terrorist threats in the country. Dissemination of such information could cause anxiety and fear in the people, he told a news conference
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 18 – About 1.2 million Hindu devotees are expected to throng the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga, here in conjunction with Thaipusam on Sunday. Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy said devotees are expected to carry more than 1,000 ‘kavadi’ of various sizes, design
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 18 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng withdrew his defamation suit against PAS Information chief Nasrudin Hassan today after the latter agreed to retract his allegedly disparaging remarks. The High Court case was related to the RM4.63-billion undersea tunnel project of the Penang state government. Judicial commissioner
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 18 – The Penang government is collaborating with non-governmental organisation, World Wide Fund (WWF) Malaysia launched the “My Fin My Life” campaign at First Avenue Mall today to reduce shark fin consumption and promote sustainable seafood.The campaign was launched by state Welfare, Caring Community and Environment Committee chairman, Phee
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 18 – The RM4.4 million flood mitigation project (Arch Bridge Project) at Sungai Dua are expected to complete by February next year, said the Penang Local Government, Flood Mitigation and Traffic Management Committee chairman, Chow Kon Yeow. He said this project will be benefit to the residents nearby who face flooding problems
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 – Gerakan believes that Malaysia should ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) as the treaty would be beneficial to the country, says its president Datuk Mah Siew Keong. He said the party has conducted a number of comprehensive studies about the agreement, including on the pros and cons.
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18 – Enforcement agencies under the Ministry of Federal Territories have been directed to enhance security patrols in areas of public and tourist concentration in the Federal Territories, said its minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor. Following the recent attack and bombing incidents in Turkey and Indonesia, he
JAKARTA, Jan 18 – A civilian who was seriously injured in the bomb and gun attacks at Jalan Thamrin here last Thursday, was reported to have died on Sunday, bringing the death toll in the carnage to eight. The victim, Rais Karna, 37, who sustained a gunshot wound on his head,
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have never issued any statement which specifically mentioned the targets of terrorists in the country. PDRM Corporate Communication head Datin Asmawati Ahmad said the media statement by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar on Friday only mentioned that police would
ALOR SETAR, Jan 18 – Kedah is placing high hopes of getting additional aid from the Federal Government, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Tun Dr Mahathir. He said Kedah always appreciated all forms of aid from the Federal Government, and with its limited resources in facing current issues due to global
JOHOR BAHARU, Jan 18 – Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong is confident Malaysia can still offer job opportunities despite many new graduates complaining of lack of jobs that matched their qualification. He said as long as the national economy continued to grow by four to
GENTING HIGHLANDS, Jan 18 – The 2016 Budget Adjustment to be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Jan 28 is expected to have little effects on the planning and expenditure of the Defence Ministry. Its minister, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said this was because most of the
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the government remained committed in fighting any form of terrorism and racial attitude as well as religious extremism. He said such efforts were important to preserve peace, harmony and security in the country. “Recently, we were jolted by various
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 18 – The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urged the management of all temples in Malaysia that celebrate Thaipusam not to use polystyrene food containers in their temple surroundings when serving food to devotees. Its Education Officer, N.V Subbarow said during Thaipusam, charity organisations provide free food as Anna
SEREMBAN, Jan 17 – Residents in several areas in Seremban and Rembau will experience water supply disruption on January 19 (Tuesday) following pipe and valve installation works. Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan Sdn Bhd (SAINS) public relations head Norzita Ismail said the water supply disruption would last for 24 hours beginning 9
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 – Malaysia is expected to receive an additional investment of over US$100 billion (RM440 billion) by 2027 with the implementation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. “The projected investment figure is from a study by consultancy
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 – Police have thwarted a suicide bombing attempt in the country directed by the Daesh terrorist group with the arrest of a suspect in the federal capital on Friday. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar revealed that the 28-year-old Malaysian, whose gender was not stated,
