KUALA LUMPUR: The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia (Rehda) believes that the salary hike for civil servants this December could lead to more opportunities for the group to purchase properties. Read full story
Sanusi openly apologises to Anwar at Aidilfitri celebration
RELATIONS between the Kedah and the federal government may finally improve after some three years of “frosty” ties as Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor openly apologised to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Sanusi made the remark in the spirit of Syawal (Hari Raya Aidilfitri) at the Kedah-Madani Aidilfitri celebrations where Anwar was also present together with other cabinet ministers and Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Repeal laws that curb media freedom, says Aliran
THE unity government has to live up to the expectations for reform, including in allowing media freedom, said reform movement Aliran today.
As starters, the government must repeal the laws that curb media freedom and freedom of expression, added Aliran in a statement.
DOSH issues stop-work order to factory after lorry driver killed by falling pipes
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) issued an immediate stoppage notice on the loading and unloading of hollow pipes at a factory in Simpang Ampat, near here after a lorry driver was crushed to death by falling pipes. Read full story
No final decision yet on diesel subsidy cut, says Anwar
BUTTERWORTH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described foreign media reports regarding fuel subsidy cuts as unethical and that no final decision was made at the cabinet level regarding the issue. Read full story
Cops seize 22,000 cartons of contraband liquor in Mukah, four nabbed
SIBU: Police detained four men and seized contraband liquor during a raid at a wharf on Jalan Feri Lama, here on Friday (May 3). Read full story
PM arrives at Madani Rakyat event in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived at the Northern Zone Madani Rakyat programme for its closing ceremony at Pesta site in Sungai Nibong here on Sunday (May 5). Read full story
Is the Bar’s challenge against Najib’s pardon seditious?
THE Malaysian Bar has filed for judicial review to challenge the decision of the Federal Territories Pardons Board (FTPB) to halve former prime minister Najib Razak’s jail sentence and reduce the fine in his SRC International conviction.
Food bank sees increasing requests for aid
THE demand for food from the low-income group has been on the rise since the beginning of this year, keeping Malaysia’s sustainability-led food bank The Lost Food Project (TLFP) busy.
TLFP said the demand for food has increased by about 30% since January this year.
Searching for the right fit
PUTRAJAYA: Job seekers are making the most of myStarJob Fair 2024 by finding the right fit for themselves at the job-matching session. Read full story