Duo arrested for duping man into buying fake 'Datuk Seri' title
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested two men for allegedly duping a man into paying RM140,000 to receive a ‘Datuk Seri’ title. Read full story
Key witnesses in Teoh Beng Hock case to be recalled for statements, says Home Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Key witnesses in the Teoh Beng Hock case will be recalled to have their statements recorded following ongoing investigations, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Seven men in Kelantan get warning notices for wearing shorts at restaurant
TANAH MERAH: Seven men here were given warning notices for wearing thigh-length shorts by the Kelantan Religious Affairs Department (JHEAIK) on Friday (March 17). Read full story
Need to optimise space on short commuter trains greater than need for special women's coaches, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no special coaches exclusively for women on the LRT, KL Monorail and MRT because the space on such trains needs to be optimised, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story
Developers facing problems completing housing projects should come forward, says Johor exco rep
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Housing developers facing problems completing their projects on schedule should come forward to get help, says Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. Read full story
Use of EPF funds as collateral won’t affect dividend rates, says Anwar
THE utilisation of EPF savings as collateral for a bank loan will not have an impact on the dividend payouts, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today.
Ringgit continues uptrend against US dollar
THE ringgit maintained its positive momentum against the US dollar in early trade today as continued global uncertainties prompted more investors to shift towards emerging currencies, including the ringgit, a dealer said. At 9.20am, the local note rose to 4.4710/4750 versus the greenback from yesterday’s closing rate of 4.4830/4885.
Asian markets rebound as bank fears ease, Fed decision in view
ASIAN markets bounced today from the previous day’s rout, with lenders boosted by easing concerns of another financial crisis, while focus turned to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the week. The panic that characterised trade over the past 11 days appeared to have faded after authorities in leading economies pledged support for depositors […]
Bintulu naval base a must for Malaysia's security in South China Sea, says Bongowan rep.
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia must strengthen its defences in Sabah and Sarawak in its waters around the South China Sea amid various geo-political threats in the area, says Dr Daud Yusuf. Read full story
Not true Guan Eng revoked Yayasan Al-Bukhary's tax exempt status, Anwar tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: It is untrue that former finance minister Lim Guan Eng had revoked Yayasan Al-Bukhary’s tax exempt status, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story