Month: January 2025

Minister: Malaysia’s real estate transactions soar to RM217.46b in 2024, surpassing RM100b target

IPOH, Jan 31 — Malaysia’s real estate transactions value hit RM217.46 billion in 2024, far exceeding the initial target of RM100 billion set at the beginning of the year, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming. He…

Penang police uncover secret society links in major firearm smuggling bust at sea

BUTTERWORTH, Jan 31 — Police have uncovered a secret society connection following the arrest of four men attempting to smuggle pistols, a rifle, and ammunition on a boat in the waters off Perai on Monday. Penang Police Chief Datuk Hamzah…

Malaysia to welcome world leaders beginning next week, says PM Anwar

IPOH, Jan 31 (Bernama) — Malaysia is set to welcome several world leaders beginning next week, strengthening its diplomatic relations with countries worldwide, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the leaders included Uzbekistan President Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev…

Couple charged with murder of baby girl in Port Dickson, case to be heard in High Court

SEREMBAN, Jan 31 — A woman and her boyfriend were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here with the murder of a baby girl at a house in Teluk Kemang, Port Dickson, on Jan 21. Nurul Ain Haslan, 19, and Muhammad…

Selangor police to charge seven, including NGO leader for wearing military-style ceremonial uniforms

SHAH ALAM, Jan 31 — Seven individuals, including the leader of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), who gained attention for wearing military-style ceremonial attire earlier this month, will face charges soon. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that the…

Govt approves RM60m for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport expansion, says Minister Nga

IPOH, January 31 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the government has approved an RM60 million allocation for the expansion of Sultan Azlan Shah Airport here. Nga said this was a special Chinese New Year gift…

Govt approves RM60m for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport expansion, says Nga Kor Mi

IPOH, January 31 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the government has approved an RM60 million allocation for the expansion of Sultan Azlan Shah Airport here. Nga said this was a special Chinese New Year gift…

Woman arrested in RM95,000 fraud case linked to comedian Along Cham’s wife, has records in four states

SHAH ALAM, Jan 31 — A woman detained over a police report alleging a RM95,180 fraud involving the wife of actor and comedian Along Cham is found to have five past fraud records across four states, according to Sinar Harian….

DPM Zahid rebuts Rafidah’s criticism of Gaza rebuilding efforts, defends Malaysia’s commitment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has responded to former International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz’s remarks urging the government to prioritise domestic issues over commitments to rebuild Gaza, Harian…

Police investigate discovery of possible human bone fragments at Pantai Batu Buruk, Kuala Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 31 — Police are investigating the discovery of possible human bone fragments at Pantai Batu Buruk 2, here, last night. Kuala Terengganu police chief Azli Mohd Noor said the bone fragments were found by a member of…