Rafizi: Trade wars just part of global economy, Malaysia to monitor situation while GDP remains on track
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Malaysia is on track to meet its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target despite the risks posed by the tariff war, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. Rafizi noted that at least over…
Fireball on Lekas highway: Five, including two children, pulled from burning car after crash
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Five individuals, including two children, were rescued by firefighters after the car they were in crashed and caught fire on Kilometer 7.6 of the Kajang-Seremban Expressway (Lekas) last night. The Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations…
East Coast Expressway 3 project yet to be finalised, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The proposed construction of the East Coast Expressway 3 (LPT 3), estimated to cost RM9.8 billion, has yet to be finalised, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said…
Eight remanded, including Vietnamese woman, for bribery in attempt to monopolise Sarawak govt dept projects
KUCHING, Feb 5 —A total of eight individuals, one of whom is a Vietnamese woman, were remanded across the state today to assist with investigations of bribery for monopolising all projects awarded by government departments in Sarawak. The Magistrates’ Court…
Foreign beggars in JB earn up to RM600 daily, Johor Immigration reveals
JOHOR BARU, Feb 5 — The Johor Immigration Dept said foreigners who were caught begging in night markets in the city here yesterday were found to be making up to RM600 per day from their illegal activities. Johor Immigration director…
Company director loses RM2.1m in online cryptocurrency investment scam
SHAH ALAM, Feb 5 — A company director lost RM2.1 million after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme on a registered cryptocurrency exchange platform. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the 77-year-old man was attracted to the…
Sultan of Kedah chairs 268th Conference of Rulers Meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The Sultan of Kedah, Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah today presided over the 268th Meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara. The meeting was attended by the Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan…
Bomb attack warning in Narathiwat: Malaysians urged to stay vigilant when travelling to Thailand
KOTA BHARU, Feb 5 — Malaysians planning to visit Thailand are advised to remain cautious and adhere to the country’s security measures following the recent bomb attack in Narathiwat. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat stressed the importance of…
Almost RM13b allocated to ease cost of living, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The federal government allocated almost RM13 billion to address the issue of the cost of living, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. She said an additional RM300 million has been allocated for the…
Top law officials from federal, Sabah, and Sarawak govts to review legitimacy of one-third Dewan Rakyat seats ‘safeguard’
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Leading legal authorities from the federal government as well as from Sabah and Sarawak will convene to examine the legitimacy of the request for Sabah and Sarawak to be allocated one-third of the seats in…
