MUAR, Jan 4 – The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, made a surprise visit to this town early Monday and joined the ‘rakyat’ (people) for breakfast at a restaurant. The sultan, who was accompanied by Muar District Officer Ramlee A. Rahman, arrived here at 6.45am and joined the
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 4 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (KLN), a leading logistics service provider in Asia, opened its first IT Development Centre in One Precinct, Penang here on Monday, to harness internet technology in support for its rapidly growing international operations. The opening ceremony was officiated by Penang Chief Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 – A strong earthquake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, struck the India-Myanmar border region at 7.05am today, according to the Meteorological Services Department. The quake did not pose any threat of a tsunami, it said in a statement. It also said that there were no official reports
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 4 – Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim has urged all media channels including the social media to refrain from giving too much coverage on the teenage girl who claimed she was abducted. In the meantime, she also said that everyone should give space
PENAMPANG, Jan 4 – Extremism would not ensure peace and stability for the nation, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak. He said in line with democratic practices, the people in this country should therefore practise moderation, even in celebrating a festival, for harmony to prevail in a
PENAMPANG, Jan 4 – The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rebate for prepaid cards starting from Jan 1 is proceeding smoothly, says Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak Sunday. He said the payment of rebate would be transferred automatically into the balance of the customer’s
MELAKA, Jan 4 – Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) targets to plant 13,000 trees at 13 locations in Peninsular Malaysia this year, in line with the utility company’s commitment to environmental protection and conservation. Its senior general manager (Corporate Affairs and Communication), Datuk Ir Mohd Aminuddin Mohd Amin, said the initiative under the
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 – Public Accounts Committee (PAS) members should focus on evidence-based investigations on 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and stop issuing prejudicial statements. PAC member Datuk Liang Teck Meng said such members should carry out their duty as a Member of Parliament (MP) and focus on the facts and evidence
JOHOR BAHARU, Jan 4 – Johor UMNO has no problem working with PAS, said the state UMNO Liaison committee chairman, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Khaled said that Johor UMNO was open to any kind of cooperation which would benefit the people. “If there is anything that needs to be discussed or
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 4 – Fire engulfed a gold shop with it warehouse, a car painting workshop, a furniture factory, a catering industry warehouse and few houses at Jalan Haji Hashim Imam here on Sunday afternoon. The incident was happen at about 2:45pm which the fire was broke up at one of the houses and spread
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 – The body of Capt Hasman Hussin, who died after the vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by flood waters in Missouri, the United States of America, is expected to arrive in Malaysia on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Army Headquarters here, Capt Hasman’s
LABUAN, Jan 3 – Labuan Police have arrested four locals, one of whom was a woman, in possession of hand-made rifles and for drug trafficking on Saturday. The locals aged between 30’s to 40’s were detained with three rifles and marble bullets and 6.53 grams of syabu at about 3 pm
SINGAPORE, Jan 3 – Both Malaysia and Singapore will have a series of long weekends this year, thus, requiring better travelling plans. There will be eight long weekends (holidays either falling on a Friday or Monday) for Malaysia and six for Singapore. It was reported here that for Chinese New Year
KOTA BHARU, Jan 3 – The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) will supply ‘ikan rakyat’ or people’s fish to offset the shortage of fish supply in Kelantan during the current monsoon season. Its director, Abdullah Ismail said LKIM would have discussions with the National Fishermen’s Association (NEKMAT) to supply frozen fish
HUTAN MELINTANG, Jan 3 – The small town of Bagan Datoh has become the latest sub-district in Perak, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bagan Datoh said, the matter had been consented by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 – The body of Captain Hasman Hussin, who died in a flood in Missouri, USA, was flown to New York Saturday. The Army Headquarters in a statement said efforts to bring home the remains of the late captain was underway after the completion of paperwork and other formalities
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 – PAS deputy president Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said members can attend any function as it is consistent with the party’s stand. He said PAS members can attend functions that spread the Islamic message of doing good things and avoiding bad things. He told this to
KOTA BELUD, Jan 3 – A comprehensive Islamic religious education should be instilled at the earliest stage among the young generation to ensure they have a solid foundation to meet future challenges. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said this included teaching them the proper way to read
ALOR GAJAH, Jan 3 – Gallery Bookstore Sdn Bhd aims to open ten branches nationwide within two years, said Director, Datuk Mohd Salleh Saidin. He said the first branch, opened in Masjid Tanah on Dec 26 last year, was well-received. The second branch would be opened in Alor Setar, Kedah, this March, he
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 3 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for a three-day working visit, is scheduled to meet with Malaysian students and professionals in Jeddah and Makkah Saturday. According to the Facebook page of the Prime Minister’s Office, after the meeting, the prime minister
