LP Multi Terminal should have been port operator, says witness
THE Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur was today told that LP Multi Terminal Sdn Bhd should have been appointed as the operator of the new Labuan Federal Territory Merdeka Port Terminal. However, former Transport Ministry deputy secretary-general (Management) Chua Kok Ching, 64, said that the matter was shelved following a recommendation by former Labuan Member […]
More income opportunities for B40 group soon
THE government will make several important announcements soon, including on additional income opportunities for the B40 group so that the people do not have to dip into their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings. Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said at the same time, the government will look into policies and programmes, through the 12th Malaysia Plan […]
Kurdish militants suspend ‘operations’ after Turkey quake
OUTLAWED Kurdish militants are temporarily suspending “operations” in Turkey after the massive quake in the country and Syria, a PKK leader said. “Stop operations in Turkey, in the cities. We have decided to not conduct any operation as long as the Turkish state does not attack,” leader Cemil Bayik was quoted as saying late yesterday […]
Independent consultant remanded in money laundering probe
PUTRAJAYA: An independent consultant has been remanded for five days on suspicion of receiving wages from a woman with a “Datuk Seri” title, related to money laundering activities. Read full story
Take tourists to see local attractions, not shopping, travel agencies told
KUALA LUMPUR: Local travel operators have been told to ensure the itineraries for tour groups are to let them see as many local attractions as possible, and not for shopping, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Read full story
Senior citizens lose over RM227,000 in credit card, investment scams in Pahang
KUANTAN: A private sector retiree lost RM140,520 after falling victim to a credit card scam, while a woman lost RM87,000 in an investment scam. Read full story
Penjana Kerjaya: Businessman fined RM50,000 for making false claims
MELAKA: A catering service provider was fined RM50,000 by the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court on Friday (Feb 10) after pleading guilty to submitting false claims to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) for incentives under the Penjana Kerjaya 2.0 programme involving RM170,400. Read full story
Announcement on additional income opportunities for B40 group soon, says Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will make several important announcements soon, including on additional income opportunities for the B40 group so that the people do not have to use up their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings. Read full story
Former Jelebu MP Datuk Yunus Rahmat passes away
SEREMBAN: Former Jelebu MP and Klawang assemblyman, Datuk Yunus Rahmat died at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital, Kuantan, Pahang, at around noon on Firday (Feb 10). He was 68. Read full story
Jendela Phase 2 expected to start Q1 2023, says MCMC
CYBERJAYA: The implementation of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) Phase 2 (2023-2025) is expected to start in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, says Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chief operating officer Datuk Mohd Ali Hanafiah Mohd Yunus. Read full story