PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has said that he will not be retiring from politics yet as he won the fight for the the Bera Umno Division chief uncontested and he is still the Bera MP. Read full story
Bear with govt while we sort out nation's finances, PM tells civil servants over salary review
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister has called on civil servants to be patient as the government finds ways to resolve the country’s financial issues and address their concerns. Read full story
Loan interest rates to remain at current levels, says Nga
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to increase the interest rate for credit community loan facilities or for loans from licensed money lenders, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story
Perak Sultan briefed on extent of monoculture farming project near Kuala Kangsar
IPOH: Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah has been briefed on the monoculture farming project at the Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve near Kuala Kangsar, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. Read full story
RM10mil to distribute Quran abroad a small price for great benefit, says PM
PUTRAJAYA: The RM10mil allocated under Budget 2023 for the Quran to be translated and distributed worldwide is to help create a deeper understanding of the religion and address Islamophobia, says the Prime Minister. Read full story
MCA to continue defending moderation, diversity in Msia, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: MCA will continue to defend and protect moderation and diversity in Malaysia, says party president MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
“What about income tax for those making more than RM1mil,” Opposition leader asks
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed income tax rates for the M40 and T20 group in Budget 2023 did not mention if there would be increased taxes for those making RM1mil and above annually, said Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin (PN-Larut). Read full story
Johan Mahmood is Treasury sec-gen
JOHAN Mahmood Merican is the Treasury secretary-general, effective today.
Chief secretary to the government Mohd Zuki Ali made the announcement today, saying the king had consented to the appointment.
SpaceX Dragon crew to blast off for ISS
A SPACEX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off early today for the International Space Station carrying two Nasa astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and the second Emirati to voyage to space.
The SpaceX Dragon Crew-6 mission is set to lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1.45am (0645 GMT). Weather conditions are expected to be near perfect.
MACC says civil servants biggest group probed for graft in Selangor
THE Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today revealed that civil servants are the biggest group detained by the commission for investigations into corruption, irregularities and abuse of power, between 2018 and last year.
Director Alias Salim said based on its records, 170 civil servants were arrested during that period, followed by 84 private workers, 50 civilians and five each involving politicians and individuals from government-linked companies (GLCs).