GEORGE TOWN, April 1 —Pleasure to announce the launch of our very own Penang Future Foundation (“PFF”). PFF is a scholarship program made possible by generous donations from private sectors and donors, including the Penang Turf Club. RM20 million Penang Future Foundation (PFF) scholarship scheme in a bid to reverse
LONDON, April 3 – OXFORD University student Ummi Abdullah, 28, a Malaysian, crammed four years of work into her 12-minute presentation that earned her the Ita Askonas Medal at the annual Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine Day (WIMM Day) on Friday. Ummi, who is doing her PhD in molecular oncology, was
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today assured Malaysians that the government is committed toward improving the health service facilities in the country to ensure the rakyat gets the best services. In a radio broadcast, uploaded on his blog najibrazak.com today, Najib said the government is
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 – Former world number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei, who is awaiting a doping hearing, has dropped to 16th spot in the new world ranking released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) today. The 31-year old Chong Wei had topped the list in Dec last year with
PUTRAJAYA, April 3- The government has agreed to extend the appeal period deadline for the 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) 2015 from March 31 to April 15. Finance Ministry said in a statement today that the extension would allow those who could not submit their appeal to do so at the nearest
GEORGETOWN, April 2 – Thank you for joining us today for the announcement of the soft-opening of our two brand new stars in Penang, St Giles Wembley and Cititel Express, Penang. Cititel Hotel Management Sdn Bhd (CHM), is an established hotel management company with an inventory of over 4,400 rooms and
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 – The organiser of the controversial K-Pop event has been blacklisted by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry. TGM Events has been blacklisted after the ministry found that it had violated the regulations set, according to Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek. “During the K-Pop concert (Fan Meeting B1A4 Acer
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 – Withdrawals from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) are not subjected to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which took effect yesterday. In a statement today, the EPF reminded its members not to appoint agents or third parties to assist in making any withdrawals. “Members who meet the requirements
PUTRAJAYA, April 2 – The Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM) has urged Malaysian banks to absorb the 6% cost of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) imposed on the Malaysian Electronic Payment System (MEPS) service. PPIM chief activist Datuk Nadzim Johan said customers using the MEPS for withdrawals at ATMs would
PERMATANG PAUH, April 2 – The Permatang Pauh PKR Youth wing has voiced its undivided support for PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail to contest in the upcoming Permatang Pauh parliamentary (N44) by-election. According to the youth wing, Wan Azizah’s nomination could lead to the patching up of things within the party and
KUALA LUMPUR April 2 – Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s disqualification as the Permatang Pauh MP by the Dewan Rakyat Speaker is in breach of the Federal Constitution, said his lawyer Latheefa Koya. In a statement, Latheefa said that the Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia’s announcement was based on a letter
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 – The US Federal Bureau of Investigation said it has confirmed that Zulkifli Hir, one of its “most wanted terrorists,” was killed in a raid in the Philippines in January. A person familiar with the investigation said the FBI was able to confirm bin Hir’s death in part
SHAH ALAM, April 2 – PKR president, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail may contest the Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election if asked by the party However, she said the decision would be made by the PKR leadership in a meeting to be held soon. “The party will decide. We will have several meetings and
KUANTAN, APril 2 – Taking advantage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation, two men posed as customs officers and robbed a mini-market in Kampung Tengah here yesterday before fleeing with RM5,000 in cash and cigarettes. Kuantan police deputy chief, Supt Abdul Aziz Ahmad said today, the robbers escaped in
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 – Iskandar Malaysia is consolidating its position and is poised to be a key data centre hub for Southeast Asia with its location on the opposite side of Singapore, says international consulting firm BroadGroup Consulting. Its Managing Director Steve Wallage said growth in the data centre sector
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 – On behalf of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad we would like to issue an apology to all consumers who were affected by the GST pricing error for selected items sold at 7-Eleven Malaysia stores earlier today, 1st April 2015, which occurred due to a technical system error
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 – Delegates from various Muslim countries are calling for a worldwide supreme board or council to coordinate and standardise halal certification for Islam-safe products, saying the various different regulations across different countries would be counterproductive and confusing to an overall global halal market. Speaking at the World Halal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today had a walkabout at the Giant Kota Damansara in Petaling Jaya to see first-hand implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which started today. “Just arrived at Giant Kota Damansara for checks on the implementation of GST
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 – Platinum-selling recording artiste Demi Lovato will be holding her first concert in Kuala Lumpur on May 4 at KL Live. With numerous mega-hits including Let It Go, Skyscraper, Heart Attack, Give Your Heart A Break, Neon Lights, and her current single, Nightingale under her belt, Lovato
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 – Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has advised all quarters to respect the Pardons Board’s decision to reject the petition for a royal pardon from opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is serving a five-year jail sentence for sodomy. “The decision was made by the Yang
