Opening of Bagan Datuk Bridge will spur investment, says Ahmad Zahid
BAGAN DATUK: The opening of the Bagan Datuk Bridge will boost investment and development in the area, which has already attracted investor interest, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Former account exec at law firm charged with CBT involving nearly RM1mil
KUALA LUMPUR: A former account executive of a law firm was charged in three Sessions Courts here Thursday (June 1) with nine counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving almost RM1mil three years ago. Read full story
AGC to oppose Bersatu's bid to get four parliamentary seats vacated in Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) will raise an objection against Bersatu’s application for leave to initiate a judicial review against Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Johari Abdul and four Members of Parliament from Sabah. Read full story
Don't wait for assemblies to dissolve, allow postal voters to register now, Bersih urges EC
PETALING JAYA: The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) calls on the Election Commission (EC) to immediately allow eligible voters to apply as postal voters for the coming six state elections. Read full story
Socso targets more than 2.2 million contributors over 40 to take part in its health screening programme this year
PETALING JAYA: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is targeting more than 2.2 million contributors aged 40 to 59 to take part in their health screening programme (HSP) this year. Read full story
Sabah's MM2H scheme will spur local housing sector, says Gunsalam
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah expects an economic spur in the housing sector with the implementation of its Malaysia My Second Home scheme, Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam. Read full story
Sabah, Kelantan to work with govt to solve states' water woes
PUTRAJAYA: Sabah and Kelantan have agreed to work with the Federal Government to address the water woes in both states, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Anwar’s U-turn to proceed with LCS project unsettling, says C4
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s stand on the controversial littoral combat ship (LCS) project is contradictory to his previously held sentiments while he was the opposition leader, Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) said. The anti-graft watchdog said Anwar’s claim that the government had “no choice” but to continue with the project was unsettling in light […]
Finas board terminates CEO in restructuring exercise
THE termination of Md Nasir Ibrahim’s service as chief executive officer of the Malaysian National Film Development Corporation (Finas), effective today, was a decision by its board of directors, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the decision was part of Finas’ policy restructuring to determine the agency’s future direction.
Food for thought on Kedah’s claim to Penang
KEDAH Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has doubled down on his claim that Penang belongs to Kedah.