DCP Mohd Ali takes over as Esscom commander
KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Comm Mohd Ali Tamby is the new commander of Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom). Read full story
Sabah to table anti-party hopping law at next State Assembly sitting
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will table the long-awaited anti-party hopping bill during the state assembly sitting next week. Read full story
Beware of haj offers from unknown people, companies, Muslims told
BATU PAHAT: Muslims in Johor are reminded to be wary of offers made by unknown individuals or companies to perform the haj this year, so as not to fall victim to any scam syndicate. Read full story
RM300 ceiling for air tickets to Sabah, S'wak over festive season, says Transport Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The price of one-way air tickets from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak will be set at a ceiling price of RM300 or lower from Saturday (May 20), says Anthony Loke. Read full story
Be responsible when speaking about 'Allah' issue, says Home Minister
PUTRAJAYA: Politicians must be responsible when they speak about the government’s withdrawal of the appeal against a High Court decision over the use of the word “Allah” in Christian publications for educational purposes, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
China ends import ban on Australian timber
CHINA has lifted an import ban on Australian timber, Beijing’s ambassador said today, as once-frosty ties between the two countries thaw. Xiao Qian told reporters in Canberra that China would resume imports of Australian timber as of today after Beijing clamped down on the trade in 2020.
Don’t politicise Penang water issue, says Guan Eng
DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has urged political parties, especially PAS, to not politicise the water issue in Penang. He said in a statement today that the interests of Penang people should be prioritised regardless of political differences.
Court of Appeal sets June 22 to hand down decision in Rosmah's case
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has fixed June 22 to deliver its decision in an appeal filed by Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor in her bid to challenge the appointment of the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram as the lead prosecutor in her RM1.25bil solar hybrid project corruption case. Read full story
New Bill on hotels to be tabled in upcoming Perak State Assembly meeting
IPOH: A new Bill will be tabled during the third meeting for the fifth year of the 15th Perak State Assembly. Read full story
Abim founder Dr Razali passes away
KUALA LUMPUR: The founder and first president of the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (Abim), Prof Dr Razali Nawawi passed away at the An-Nur Specialist Hospital at 6.45 am on Thursday (May 18). He was 83. Read full story