KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 – The decision by Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem to “announce in advance” the 11th state election date, has sent the whole town talking. Even tough he is no stranger to making bold decisions, Adenan, still managed to catch many by surprise when he, at
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 – The new retail price for petrol RON95, RON97 and diesel for February will reduced by 10 sen, 20 sen and 25 sen per litre which will effective at midnight tonight. The new price after Goods and Services Tax (GST), the retail price of petrol and diesel for the month of February 2016 is as
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 – PLUS Malaysia Bhd (PLUS) will open contra lanes in several critical stretches along the North-South Highway to ensure smooth traffic flow during the Chinese New Year. Its managing director Datuk Noorizah Abdul Hamid said this was necessary in order to accommodate the 1.6 million vehicles which
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 – A total of 18 people were reported killed daily in road accidents nationwide last year. The figure has alarmed Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai who notes that the number of road accidents last year has also increased. In 2014, there were 476,196 road accidents while last
KOTA BAHARU, Jan 29 – PAS secretary-general Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan said the party has confidence in the Tabung Haji (TH) management which is not only syariah compliant, but also generate good income for the depositors. He said in a statement here, Thursday that Tabung Haji is not a bank which operates
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 – The move taken by the government to optimise national revenue from the communication spectrum was a step to provide extensive communication service to all consumers, especially in the rural and remote areas. Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said this would be done through
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 – The recalibration of Budget 2016 necesitated by the volatile global economy is not all about expenditure cuts. It also concerns helping Malaysians, especially on the lower scale, cope with the rising cost of living. While the government will be more prudent in its spending to optimise
SIBU, Jan 29 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will launch the standard operating procedure (SOP) manual on the management of security control operations for the People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) this Saturday. The launch will be held during the 44th Rela Day celebration at the national level at Dataran
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 – While the country faces a myriad of dengue cases every year, a pharmacist is claiming to have found a cure for the disease. Consultant Pharmacist and Naturopathy Centre founder K.Ananthan said he had found an ‘arsenal’ to protect mankind from dengue fever. He said that he had
PARIS, Jan 29 – A man who had luggage containing two firearms and ammunition was arrested Thursday at the entrance to a hotel near Disneyland Paris, and investigators are looking for a woman who was with him, police said. The 28-year-old Paris man was arrested as he tried to go through security
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 28 – Dinner In The Sky Malaysia will be officially in Penang and will held at ThirtyTwo At The Mansion on February 25. Director of 2Spicy Entertainment, Dato’ Brian Corvers said Dinner In The Sky is one of a kind experience and Penangites ought to take this opportunity to treat their loved ones, friends
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 – Following is the full text of the recalibrated 2016 Budget speech presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, here Thursday. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh and Salam 1Malaysia YAB Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi Deputy Prime
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – The recalibrate 2016 Budget has been seen to have provided much relief to the civil servants in facing the current and ever-challenging economic situation.Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Azih Muda said the announcement made by Prime Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – Malaysia is all set to be part of the world’s largest trade pact after the Senate on Thursday gave a clear go-ahead for the country to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). The Upper House, in a special meeting here, approved, based on a voice vote,
PETALING JAYA, Jan 28 – To gain experience on the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in selected countries, customs department officers will be sent there, beginning March. Director-general Datuk Seri Khazali Ahmad said the countries included the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa. “They will be there for
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Thursday announced 11 measures to face the current economic challenges under a recalibrated Budget 2016 to ensure that the people’s welfare and the country’s economic growth remain on a sound footing. Najib, who is also the Finance Minister, presented
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – The High Court here today fixed March 4 for hearing of the Malaysian government and three other parties’ application to strike out the lawsuit filed by five family members of a couple and their son who were aboard MH370 that went missing on March 8,
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 – The government will give a tax relief of RM2,000 to individual tax payers earning RM8,000 and below per month, for the 2015 assessment year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the move would result in the individual tax payers saving up to RM475 although the
PETALING JAYA, Jan 28 – The Malaysian economy is very stable and among the contributing factors is the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April last year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is also the Finance Minister. Najib said the Customs Department had
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 – The Dewan Negara is having a one-day special sitting Thursday to debate a motion on Malaysia’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). The motion was tabled by International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed before Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang.
