First phase payments under Penang’s i-Sejahtera programmes to start from March 8
GEORGE TOWN: Payments for the first phase under the i-Sejahtera programmes will start from March 8, says Penang exco member Phee Boon Poh. Read full story
MACC conducting forensic investigation on UiTM accounts, says Azam Baki
KUALA SELANGOR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is conducting a forensic investigation into the accounts of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Holdings for any wrongdoings, like corruption, embezzlement or power abuse following claims of losses incurred by the university. Read full story
Rulers briefed on economic situation, national security and defence
KUALA LUMPUR: The 261st Meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara was presented with the latest briefings on the country’s current economic situation, national security, and defence. Read full story
Sabah jellyfish bloom: Take precautions when going to the beach, public told
KOTA KINABALU: The jellyfish bloom, which just started in Sabah, normally lasts for a few months up to May. Read full story
65 Malaysian SAR team members return from Turkiye
SEPANG: A total of 65 Malaysian search and rescue team members who assisted efforts to locate earthquake victims in Gaziantep, Turkiye returned home on Thursday (Feb 23). Read full story
High Court orders former Padang Serai MP to pay RM150,000 to couple over defamation suit
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has ordered former Padang Serai MP N. Gobalakrishnan to pay RM150,000 in damages to a couple over defamatory WhatsApp messages involving allegations of them cheating several businessmen. Read full story
Industry players hesitant over 2-tier cooking oil pricing system, says minister
PLAYERS in the cooking oil industry seem reluctant to agree to a two-tier cooking oil pricing proposal, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Salahuddin Ayub said the response from the industry players was to protect smallholders’ interests.
Finas, MCMC chairmen to be named soon, says Fahmi
THE new chairmen of the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will be named in a week’s time, Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the letter of appointment for the Finas chairman’s post had also been signed.
Philippine rescuers confirm 4 dead in plane crash
PHILIPPINE rescuers have confirmed four people died after the plane they were in crashed on an active volcano at the weekend, officials said today. The victims, including two Australians, were on board the Cessna 340 that went missing Saturday morning shortly after taking off for Manila from Bicol International Airport in the central province of […]
Umno veep Mahdzir to defend post
UMNO vice-president Mahdzir Khalid has announced he will defend his post in the coming party election. The former rural development minister announced his decision to go for the position for a second term in the capital today.