SLIM RIVER: Supermarkets in Malaysia are reminded to not repeat the mistake caused by the sale of socks bearing the word ‘Allah’ by KK Mart, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Heatwave: Schools told to stay vigilant as hot weather persists
PETALING JAYA: The hot weather in the peninsula continues, especially in the northern states such as Perlis and Kedah. Read full story
Socks issue: State govt to take stern action on those responsible, says Johor exco
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government will ensure that stern actions will be taken against those responsible for the Allah socks issue, says state Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid. Read full story
Six questioned by Johor police over baby's murder
JOHOR BARU: Police have recorded statements from six people over the murder of a one-year-old, allegedly by his mother, says Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar. Read full story
'Go to Lepa Banggi' tourism product launched to bring tourists to Kudat
KOTA KINABALU: A tourism product called ‘Go to Lepa Banggi’ was launched on Tuesday (March 19) in an effort to attract more tourists to visit Kudat, located about a three-hour drive from the state capital. Read full story
Prices of imported white rice reduced by RM2-RM3 from March 20
PUTRAJAYA: The government, through the National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol), has agreed to reduce the retail price of imported white rice by RM2 to RM3 from Wednesday (March 20), says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Read full story
Let police investigate socks issue, says Home Minister
PUTRAJAYA: Let the police investigate the recent controversy involving socks sold at convenience store chain KK Super Mart, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
All citizenship applications for kids born to Malaysian women have been processed as of March 7, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: All citizenship applications for children born to Malaysian mothers abroad have been processed as of March 7, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Apology messages appearing on KK Super Mart electronic displays, cash registers
PETALING JAYA: KK Super Mart is displaying apology messages over the controversial sock issue on large electronic displays and cash registers at its outlets nationwide. Read full story
Three cosmetic products found to contain scheduled poisons
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has revoked the notification of three cosmetics products because they were found to contain scheduled poisons, and not allowed to be sold in Malaysia. Read full story