KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 – Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said the video on the shootings, which has gone viral on social media today, was not a real incident but only a scene being filmed for a movie. He said there were no shootings, so the public do not
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 – Malaysia and Hungary today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in higher education. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh signed on behalf of the Malaysian government and Hungarian Ambassador to Malaysia Attila Kali signed for the Hungarian government. Idris said through the MoU, the
KUALA BERANG, Feb 23 – Malaysians have been urged not to compare the the Internet speeds in the country to other countries in the region, as the approach used by the respective governments to provide facilities to their people were different. Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Jailani Johari said in this
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 23 – Malaysian international passport is in the top six of most powerful passports in the world based on the 2018 Passport Index developed by global financial advisory firm, Arton Capital. The Passport Index is a reference point on all passports’ rankings based on the number of countries that can
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 – The political secretary to the Youth and Sports Minister, Datuk Megat Firdouz Megat Junid, today denied that there were several companies appointed to implement the ministry’s programmes for its minister, Khairy Jamaluddin’s political interests. He also refuted claims that the companies were to utilise allocations disbursed by the
SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 – Former Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim and two others today succeeded in dismissing an almost RM14 billion suit filed against them by Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd (Puncak Niaga) over the restructuring of the state’s water industry. This followed a decision by the High Court
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 – A total of 175 playgrounds and recreation parks nationwide have become breeding grounds for the aedes mosquito, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. He said this represented 23% of the 763 sites examined early this year. Dr Subramaniam advised the public to take preventative measures while
PARIT BUNTAR, Feb 20 – The Works Ministry expects to complete demolition works on the Batu Tiga toll plaza in Shah Alam by March 28. Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the ministry was informed by PLUS Malaysia Berhad the transfer process of the assets involving toll equipment and signage, among others,
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 – A non-governmental organisation for the handicapped, Persatuan Damai Orang Kurang Upaya Malaysia (DAMAI), has urged the Election Commission to provide handicapped-friendly facilities during the coming 14th General Election (GE14). Its president, V. Murugeswaran said such facilities would encourage more handicapped individuals to vote during the general election.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 – The High Court today dismissed an appeal by a manufacturer of Ronasutra cosmetics to set aside a lower court decision in ordering it to pay RM265,000 to actress Vanidah Imran as payment for the balance of contract between both parties. Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 – The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are tracking down rapper Namewee following his video clip titled ‘Like A Dog’ which offended the feelings and sensitivities of the multi-racial community in the country. Bukit Aman CID Director Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd said Namewee or his real name,
LANGKAWI, Feb 19 – The incident of stranded tourists after the Langkawi SkyCab cable car system broke down yesterday had not affected the crowd turnout for the ride today. When the cable car resumed service at noon today, the number of tourists queuing up at the counter to get their tickets
SEREMBAN, Feb 18 – The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir today expressed the importance for all the people, regardless of their religion and race, to have tolerance and respect for one another. “Respect is earned, not demanded … if we do not respect people, they will
BAGAN DATUK, Feb 19 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today announced another RM2 million allocation to the Police Heritage Trust Fund (TAWP). Ahmad Zahid said with the allocation, the accumulated fund now stood at RM5 million. “Now, I leave the responsibility to Datuk Seri Zulkifli (Abdullah), via
JAKARTA, Feb 18 – Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s statement on the hope that the Indonesian government will not stop the sending of maids to Malaysia, is widely quoted by the Indonesian media today. ANTARA news agency came out with a report titled “Malaysia Dirugikan Rencana Penghentian Pekerja Indonesia” (Malaysia Loses If
KUANTAN, Feb 18 – A housewife suffered losses of RM15,200 after being deceived by her Facebook “friend” allegedly working in Scotland, who promised to send various branded items to her as their friendship gifts. Pahang Commercial CID chief Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the 54-year-old victim claimed to have became
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 – Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun said an investigation paper has been opened on rapper Namewee’s video clip which allegedly rode roughshod on the sensitivities of the multi-racial society in the country. He said the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) was working with the Malaysian
BANGKOK, Feb 17 –Thai Police have launched an investigation on 60 policemen from Bangkok’s four police stations for receiving angpow from an alleged gambling outlet owner. Metropolitan Police Division 7 commander Maj Gen Boonyarit Rodma ordered the probe after a video clip of the policemen waiting in a long queue
LANGKAWI, Feb 17 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today announced an allocation of RM1.315 billion for implementation of five new government projects here under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP). The projects include, construction of an additional building for Langkawi Hospital (RM500 million), quarters for health staff ((RM135 million),
KOTA BELUD, Feb 17 – Leaders and members of the Barisan Nasional (BN) must leave it fully to BN chairman Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak to determine the candidates representing the coalition in the upcoming 14th General Election (GE14). Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said Najib,
