KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – The Malay Rulers want the government to complete the investigation related to 1Malaysia Development Berhad as soon as possible and take “the appropriate stern action” against all found to be implicated. In a statement, their royal highnesses stressed that all concerned should extend “real and sincere” cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – Former MCA President Ling Liong Sik is standing by his remarks against the prime minister and will not apologise for defamation over remarks on the handling of state investment vehicle 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). In a press statement today, Dr Ling said he had decided to accept
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will make a working visit to Washington DC from today until Oct 13, to sign the Homeland Security Presidential Directive No 6 (HSPD-6). HSPD-6 was among the statutory requirements for Malaysia and the United States’ Visa Waiver programme,
JOHOR BAHARU, Oct 7 – According to MyLesen programme director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said the response to the MyLesen programme introduced by the Road Transport Department on Sept 15 has not been encouraging. He said until today, only 20,000 motorcyclists have applied for the licence, nationwide.He said they are still optimistic that
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – Malaysia Indian Congress (MIC) finally hold its 68th Annual General Meeting at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang near here on Nov 6 and 7 after facing an internal crisis for 10 months. MIC president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam on his Facebook page said the annual meeting would
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 – Local Government Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow hold a press conference on Tuesday morning said a total of 28 stalls who will be undermined by the proposed redevelopment of New World Park (NWP) while they will be relocated to a piece of land opposite the current location
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 – In a bid to meet the high demand for skilled workers in the state, Penang introduced on Tuesday was the first ever RM2 million German Dual Vocational Training (GDVT) programme with the signing of the training programme agreement here at Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC). The
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – A guide book on media laws is needed as reference for netizens who want to upload their articles onto the cyber world. Former legal practitioner Prof Salleh Buang said the guide book was needed to prevent netizens with no background or formal education as journalists or
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) said in the statement on Tuesday that the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations in Atlanta, the US, Monday was a historic achievement. Its Chief Executive Officer, Wan Saiful Wan Jan said this was due to the size of the
KUALA LUMPER, Oct 7 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced his intention to sue against former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik over social media on Tuesday. He said he also confirming that his lawyer had sent the former Barisan Nasional stalwart a legal letter. Najib tweeted and posted on Facebook
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 – Penang Police has distributed 3,000 haze mask to all the police officers and policeman who was on duty here on Tuesday morning at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Penang that have been affected by the haze from the forest and plantation fires. “We need to take care of our officers and policemen.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 – The police will begin using 20 automated number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras in the next two months which this was a major new strategy against all motorists, The Star reported today. The cameras can be mounted on any police car with it will be able to detect and
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 – A university lecturer was kicked up a fuss after she was being disallowed into the Palace of Justice here on Tuesday due to she was wearing a dress that was above the knees. There was also a sign barring those in short skirts from entering the premises. The lecturer who forced
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 – UMNO secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor told the reporters on Monday that “Six or seven” UMNO leaders are being monitored as they are seen as trying to bad-mouth the party and government. He said if action must be taken against the several UMNO Leaders, they will
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 – Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid told the reporters after chairing the state education executive council meeting here on Tuesday that all schools in the country are to re-open Wednesday except for those in Langkawi, where the Air Pollutant Index (API) remains at “unhealthy” levels. Mahdzir
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 – The recently concluded Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) negotiations agreed to take into consideration almost all of Malaysia’s concerns and sensitivities such as government procurement, state-owned enterprises and Bumiputera issues. “The elements of flexibility accorded to Malaysia included longer transition periods and differential treatment for the country’s sensitive
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 – The RM100 million defamation suit filed by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd and four others on the issue of the terrorist intrusion in Lahad Datu, Sabah may be settled via mediation. The Counsel of Anwar, Shahid Adli Kamarudin said this to reporters after
SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 – An Indonesian construction worker was buried alive while digging a pit nearby Jalan Parang 19/8 in Section 19 at around 10am on Monday. A Selangor Fire and Rescue spokesman said the victim known only as Jalmi, in his 20s, was found buried under three metres of
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 – The Federal government is optimistic that the takeover of Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad (PNHB) assets by Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) will conclude as scheduled on Oct 15. Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry (KeTTHA) Secretary-General Datuk Loo Took Gee said the process was moving
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 – Ther director- general of the Welfare Services Department (JKM) has ordered JKM state directors to advise nursery and care centre operators to take appropriate measures to prevent children’s exposure to the haze. The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, in a statement today, said the measures included shutting
