Govt officer lodges report after receiving death threat from scammer over botched cat deal
MELAKA: A senior government officer has lodged a police report after receiving a death threat over a botched deal on the purchase of a Siamese cat. Read full story
Khairy debuts as radio DJ, says ‘thinking about future’
FORMER health minister Khairy Jamaluddin started his new career as a presenter this morning at radio station HotFM. Fresh from a sacking from Umno and an election defeat, Khairy appeared in the “Bekpes Hot” segment along with fellow hosts Johan Raja Lawak and Muhammad Selamat.
Govt may relax hiring of foreign workers for tourism sector
THE Human Resources Ministry will consider extending the relaxation of conditions on foreign worker recruitment to the tourism industry, minister V. Sivakumar told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Johor MB will not stand for central leadership post in Umno polls
JOHOR Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi will not be standing for a central leadership post in the Umno elections, opting to concentrate on managing the state. He said he will be running for the Simpang Renggam Umno division chief’s position.
Prepare for backlash if opposition witch hunt continues, warns Muhyiddin
MUHYIDDIN Yassin has warned of a backlash if Putrajaya continues with what he described as a witch hunt against the previous administration. The Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman claimed the current administration was working to smear his image and the coalitions ahead of the imminent six state assembly elections.
Khairy appointed Johor Youth advisor and a member of JDT board of directors
JOHOR BARU: Former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has been appointed as the state’s youth advisor and a member of the board of directors of the Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) football club. Read full story
Several Queensbay Mall sections affected by rain have resumed operations, says management
GEORGE TOWN: Several sections affected by heavy rain at the Queensbay Mall on Tuesday (Feb 14) night have been cleaned up. Read full story
'Perikatan wave' will continue in coming six state polls, says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR: The continued attacks on Opposition leaders will backfire on the Barisan Nasional – Pakatan Harapan government in the coming six state elections, says Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Read full story
Small commotion erupts in Parliament after Shafie claims three ex-reps offered money to quit Warisan
KUALA LUMPUR: A small commotion erupted in the Dewan Rakyat when Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shapie Apdal made claims that three of its former assemblymen were allegedly offered money to exit the party. Read full story
Lynas licence renewed for 3 years till March 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Australian rare earth materials producer Lynas’ licences have been renewed for three years, from March 3, 2023, until March 2, 2026, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang. Read full story