Tabung Haji freezes haj costs for B40 group
TABUNG Haji (TH) said the government will cover the extra expense of travelling for the haj for B40 pilgrims, despite the full cost rising to RM30,850, compared to RM28,632 last year. TH Group managing director and chief executive officer Amrin Awaluddin said that RM400 million was allocated for Haj financial assistance (Hafis) targeted at B40 […]
Police interview Hannah Yeoh over interfaith programme
YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has given a statement to police as part of the investigation into accusations Muslim youths were being proselytised through the Jom Ziarah Gereja programme. Yeoh said she went to Sentul police station after reading news reports police wanted to speak to her about the programme.
RM3.46 billion allocation for Multi-Lane Free Flow toll system
THE Works Ministry has allocated a total of RM3.46 billion for the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system by 2025 to overcome and reduce congestion on highways, especially at toll plazas. Its Deputy Minister Abdul Rahman Mohamad said the government was committed to upgrading the quality of highway management, especially in terms of toll […]
China says ICC should avoid ‘double standards’ after Putin warrant
CHINA today called on the International Criminal Court to avoid what it called “double standards” and respect immunity for heads of state, after the tribunal issued an arrest warrant for Russian leader Vladimir Putin on war crimes charges. The court should “uphold an objective and impartial stance” and “respect the immunity of heads of state […]
Syarifuddin ready to make full Moto3 debut
SYARIFUDDIN Azman, Malaysia’s sole representative at the MotoGP World Championship this year, is set to make his full Moto3 debut at the Portuguese GP this weekend. The 21-year-old rider, who is popularly known as Damok, was pleased with his progress during the three-day official test last weekend at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, where […]
Malaysian youth index needs to be raised, says Zahid
DEPUTY Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants the Malaysian Youth Index to be raised through various youth-based programmes. He said this was due to the lower index of 58.4 last year compared to 60.31 in 2021.
Up to 60% discount on traffic summonses offered until end of March
KUALA LUMPUR: The police are offering a discount on selected traffic summonses from Monday (March 20) until the end of the month in conjunction with the Police Day celebration. Read full story
POIC Lahad Datu to be Sabah's first free trade zone
KOTA KINABALU: Efforts are underway to see POIC Lahad Datu, located at Sabah’s east coast, becoming the state’s first Free Trade Zone (FTZ). Read full story
Malaysian Youth Index needs to be raised, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants the Malaysian Youth Index to be raised through various youth-based programmes. Read full story
Kenya police out in force for opposition rallies
KENYAN riot police were out in force today for a day of action called by the opposition to protest the country’s cost of living crisis, despite a ban on the demonstrations. In one part of Nairobi’s biggest slum Kibera, demonstrators set tyres alight, while several youth were arrested at one of the venues for the […]