KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s improved standing in the Global Peace Index was by design and not by chance, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
Take precautions during hot weather, urges Health Ministry
PUTRAJAYA: The prolonged hot weather that is currently affecting the country can be detrimental to human health, with a spectrum of heat-related illnesses that can range from mild to severe and potentially fatal, according to the Health Ministry. Read full story
Cops smash Harraz gang, four men nabbed for vehicle thefts, burglaries
MELAKA: Melaka police have successfully dismantled an organised crime group known as the “Harraz Gang”, believed to be the mastermind behind a string of vehicle thefts, housebreaking and robberies in the Melaka Tengah district since the beginning of this year Read full story
Iranian, Malaysian foreign ministers discuss ties, latest war developments
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan held a telephone conversation on Tuesday (March 25) to discuss mutual ties and the latest war developments, Mehr News Agency reported. Read full story
Corporate Mafia scandal: Ramanan denies being Mr R, says does not own any shares
SUNGAI BULOH: PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R Ramanan has denied being involved in a supposed scheme to settle a “corporate mafia” scandal, stating that he does not own any shares in public companies. Read full story
Malaysia steps up measures to safeguard energy security amid West Asia conflict
PETALING JAYA: Efforts are being intensified to strengthen energy security, including diversifying supply sources and exploring alternative routes to reduce dependence on high-risk passages such as the Strait of Hormuz, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
'It was not me,' Rafizi denies receiving RM9.5mil linked to 'corporate mafia' scandal
PUTRAJAYA: “It was not me.” That was the blunt response from Rafizi Ramli following allegations by businessman Victor Chin regarding a RM9.5mil payment supposedly requested by a Pakatan Harapan MP to settle a “corporate mafia” scandal. Read full story
Push for solar energy to secure Sabah’s power future
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah must accelerate renewable energy development, particularly solar power, to ensure long-term energy security and price stability, says the National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM). Read full story
Sabah's Pulau Sebatik declared drought disaster zone
KOTA KINABALU: The Tawau District Disaster Management Committee has declared a drought disaster in Pulau Sebatik effective Wednesday (March 25). Read full story
No medicine supply issues for private hospitals despite Middle East war
PETALING JAYA: Private hospitals in the country are not experiencing any disruptions in the supply of medications despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM). Read full story