MOT, Works Ministry to discuss installation of AWAS cameras
THE Works Ministry (KKR) is ready to hold discussions with the Ministry of Transport on the installation of Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras in areas where road accidents often occur. Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the installation of AWAS cameras is one of the solutions to reduce the rate of road accidents in such areas.
Rewcastle-Brown defamation case mention on June 25
THE Kuala Terengganu magistrates’ court today fixed June 25 for another mention of the case involving Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown who is charged with defaming the Sultanah of Terengganu Sultanah Nur Zahirah. Magistrate Noor Mazrinie Mahmood set the date when the case came up for mention today.
Cops investigating incident of drone flown into Johor palace
JOHOR BARU: Police are investigating a trespassing incident involving a drone that was flown inside the Johor palace last week. Read full story
Court sets Aug 17 for mention of prosecution's appeal against Jamal Yunos' acquittal
SHAH ALAM: The High Court here set Aug 17 for mention of the prosecution’s appeal against the Ampang Sessions Court’s decision in acquitting and discharging Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos on charges of uploading offrensive videos on his Facebook page three years ago. Read full story
All 13 district police headquarters in Johor carrying out ops against illegal gambling, says CPO
JOHOR BARU: All 13 district police headquarters in Johor are conducting daily operations against gambling, including online gambling activities, as part of the efforts by the police to eradicate the menace, says state police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat. Read full story
Dragon boat race to get special billing for Visit Melaka Year 2024
MELAKA: The oldest dragon boat race in the state, which was first organised in 1983, will be turned into a significant event for Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM 2024) in a bid to lure international participants and boost the tourist arrival figures, says Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman. Read full story
1,300 delegates set to attend Kedah state unity govt convention
ALOR SETAR: A total of 1,300 delegates from the Unity Government coalition are expected to attend the Kedah State Unity Convention at the Ampang Business Centre here on Sunday (May 21). Read full story
Targeted subsidies for diesel to be implemented next year, says Salahuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of targeted subsidies for diesel is expected to begin next year, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story
Agriculture Ministry targets RM1.3bil exports of pineapple products this year
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry through the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is aiming to achieve RM1.3bil worth of pineapple-based exports this year. Read full story
NRD-police integrated system expected to start in October to speed up citizenship application process
PUTRAJAYA: An integrated system between the National Registration Department (NRD) and the police is in the works to expedite the citizenship application process, says its director-general Zamri Misman. Read full story