RM14 million loss due to weaknesses in driving licence printing payment process, says report
THERE were weaknesses in the payment process of Malaysian Driving Licence (LLM) card printing services, which resulted in the loss of public money amounting to RM14.38 million. According to the Auditor-General’s Report 2021 Series 2, this occurred due to inadequate supervision of the regulations and agreements by the Road Transport Department (RTD).
Appeals court upholds jail sentence, whipping on factory worker for robbery, theft
THE Court of Appeal today upheld the nine-year prison sentence and four strokes of the cane meted out on a former factory worker who pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery and theft at three convenience stores in Johor Baru two years ago. A panel of three judges led by Hanipah Farikullah unanimously dismissed the appeal by […]
Airbus earns record net profit of €4.2 billion in 2022
EUROPEAN aircraft manufacturer Airbus said today profits soared to a record level in 2022 despite supply chain problems limiting its ability to increase production. Net profit rose 1% to €4.2 billion (RM19.8 billion) as Airbus delivered 661 aircraft last year despite original plans to hand over 720 to clients.
Bankrupt Sri Lanka hikes power prices again for IMF deal
SRI Lanka’s electricity board hiked consumer rates by up to 275%, officials said today, the second steep increase in months as the bankrupt island nation works to secure an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. An unprecedented financial crisis last year saw Sri Lanka’s 22 million people suffer through months of food and fuel shortages, along […]
Warisan Wanita no.2 lodges report against Kunak rep
KOTA KINABALU: A police report has been lodged against Kunak assemblyman Norazlinah Arif over claims that she was offered money and positions to leave Parti Warisan. Read full story
AG's report: Customs failed to collect RM72.32mil in duties for imported vehicles
PUTRAJAYA: The Customs Department has failed to collect RM72.32mil in customs duties for imported vehicles brought out of duty-free islands, revealed the Auditor-General’s 2021 Series 2 report. Read full story
Pahang's Jawi script requirement does not contravene Federal Constitution, rules Appeals Court
PUTRAJAYA: Two businessmen have failed in their appeal to revoke an order by the Kuantan Municipal Council for business premises to display Jawi script on signboards. Read full story
Budget 2023: Maintain tax incentives for climate change mitigation, urges Sarawak Deputy Energy Minister
KUCHING: Sarawak wants tax incentives for activities related to climate change mitigation to be maintained in Budget 2023. Read full story
Businesswoman blocked from using MBPG lift, guard says long dress was too short
JOHOR BARU: A 60-year-old businesswoman was baffled when she was barred from using the elevator at the Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) here for apparently dressing inappropriately. Read full story
Cops raid 2 employment agencies linked to job scam syndicates abroad
TWO local employment agencies were found to be involved in duping Malaysians into accepting offers from job scam syndicates abroad.