More Umno members keen on joining PAS, says Islamist party
KLANG: Selangor PAS is receiving positive signals from Umno members indicating their interest in joining the Islamist party. Read full story
Fahmi urges in-depth debate on royal address
ALL MPs are expected to participate in an in-depth debate on the royal address by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at the opening of the first meeting of the second session of the 15th parliament today. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MPs, both from the government and the […]
No time frame for implementation of Menu Rahmah
THE Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is leaving it to industry players to continue the implementation of Menu Rahmah. Its minister, Salahuddin Ayub, said his ministry will not use the three-month period as a key performance indicator following the industry’s voluntary implementation of the initiative.
Berlin film fest promises starry nights, meaty fare
THE Berlin film festival, Europe’s first major cinema showcase of the year, opens on Thursday with a focus on the fight for freedom in Ukraine and Iran and the starriest line-up since the pandemic. The 73rd Berlinale, traditionally the most politically minded of the big three European festivals, will coincide with the first anniversary of […]
830 schools found with buildings in need of repairs or replacement
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has identified a total of 830 schools nationwide as having buildings that require replacement or redevelopment as of Jan 31. Read full story
Lynas yet to be notified on operating licence renewal
KUANTAN: Australian rare earth materials producer Lynas has yet to be notified of any decision on its Malaysian operations’ licence renewal. Read full story
Cops detain five 'mixologists' in major crackdown on drugs in Klang Valley
KUALA LUMPUR: Five “mixologists” were among twelve arrested after police conducted a major crackdown on drug activities here in a series of raids between Feb 7 and 9. Read full story
Malaysia to set up another field hospital in Turkiye, says army chief
PORT DICKSON: Another small-scale Malaysian Field Hospital (HMM) is expected to be set up in Turkiye to provide humanitarian aid to earthquake victims, says Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain. Read full story
Odour pollution: Water supply 94% restored in seven areas
KUALA LUMPUR: Water supply to seven areas affected by a temporary shutdown that was caused by an odour pollution incident at the Rantau Panjang water treatment plant (WTP) intake was 94% restored as of noon Monday (Feb 13). Read full story
Police corporal charged with smuggling 29 Myanmar migrants
KOTA BHARU: A police corporal was charged in the Sessions Court here on Monday (Feb 13) with two counts of smuggling 29 Myanmar migrants last January. Read full story