Selangor Immigration Dept in midst of identifying new location for headquarters
PETALING JAYA: Plans are underway to identify a new and suitable location for the Selangor Immigration headquarters, says Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. Read full story
Yahya Jaafar is Johor Baru Umno chief
YAHYA Jaafar has been named the new Johor Baru Umno chief, beating Umno Youth vice-chief Mohd Hairi Mad Shah in the division election held today. Johor Baru Umno permanent deputy chairman Mohd Seth Hussin announced the results at 3.45pm, with Yahya, the former deputy division chief securing 296 votes compared to the Larkin assemblyman’s 260 votes out of 556 […]
Man held over Downing Street crash charged with ‘unrelated’ offence
A MAN arrested after a car crashed into gates at Downing Street, the British prime minister’s London complex, has been released under investigation but was charged with an “unrelated” offence, police said today. The 43-year-old was detained at the scene of the collision on Thursday on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving and “has […]
Three killed, one seriously hurt after vehicles collide in Segamat
SEGAMAT: Three people were killed, and one suffered serious injuries after two vehicles collided at Jalan Segamat, Kampung Kwongsai, here on Saturday (May 27). Read full story
Yeow: Tong’s take on Matang deal inconsistent with EGM circular
PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group’s (SMG) Alex Yeow has expressed surprise over an analysis by Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong on the deal by SMG Bhd and Matang Bhd. Read full story
'We are committed to streamlining work permits for foreign workers,' Home Ministry tells FMCCAM
GEORGE TOWN: The presence of foreign workers in our industries has been a crucial factor in driving economic growth and meeting the demands of various sectors, including the motor industry, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail’s political secretary Johari Kassim. Read full story
Sarawak proposes Trans-Borneo railway project
SARAWAK has proposed the construction of the Trans-Borneo railway, a train service across the island of Borneo. Premier Abang Johari Openg said the Sarawak government has submitted the proposal for the construction of the railway to the Transport Ministry in a meeting in Lawas today.
Iraq unveils ambitious Europe-Mideast road and rail project
IRAQ today presented an ambitious plan to turn itself into a regional transportation hub by developing its road and rail infrastructure, linking Europe with the Gulf and other Middle East countries. Once completed, the US$17 billion (RM78.2 billion) project known as the “Route of Development” would span the length of the country, stretching 1,200km from […]
Accountant held to assist investigation in RM24.8mil CBT case
GUA MUSANG: Police arrested the assistant accountant of a government agency here after he allegedly misappropriated RM24.8mil since 2016. Read full story
Anwar says has basis for raising gambling proceeds issue
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said he would not have raised the possibility of Perikatan Nasional (PN) using proceeds from gambling companies in last year’s general election campaign if he did not have a basis for saying so. He urged PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin to read his statement on the matter in full before taking […]