Uzbek President to embark on official visit to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Malaysia on February 4 to 5 for an official trip, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA). The visit, made at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk…
Umrah fraud allegations: Motac revokes license of al Quds Umrah & Tours effective Jan 24
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 3 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has revoked the licence of Al Quds Umrah & Tours (M) Sdn Bhd effective January 24, following its alleged involvement in an umrah fraud case that left many…
Court rejects defence’s objection over ‘lack of details’ in neglect charge, Zayn Rayyan’s parents to face trial this afternoon
PETALING JAYA, Feb 3 — The Sessions Court here today dismissed the defence’s preliminary objection, which contended that the charge against Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin’s parents of neglecting their six-year-old autistic son in a manner likely to cause physical harm,…
DAP Penang slams PAS over comments on Chinese family names, offers to provide cultural course
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 3 — DAP Penang has announced its readiness to seek funding and support from prominent cultural figures to organise a course for PAS leaders and members. The initiative aims to resolve misconceptions and myths surrounding Chinese family…
Saying Trump’s tariff war could be like Covid, Guan Eng urges Malaysia to brace for collateral damage
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — A global trade war sparked by newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have the same devastating effects on inflation and economic growth as the Covid-19 pandemic, warned DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng. The…
Theta Nylex Consortium proposes RM8.75b LRT system for Iskandar Johor
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Theta Nylex Consortium has proposed to develop a medium-capacity light rail transit (LRT) system for the Northern and Eastern Lines in Wilayah Iskandar Johor under a build-operate-transfer model. In a statement today, it said the…
Home minister reveals possible drug, arms smuggling ties in Jan 24 MMEA maritime incident involving Indonesian nationals
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said that preliminary investigations into the maritime incident involving Indonesian nationals on January 24 suggest possible involvement in illegal activities. He said that the investigation is conducted…
DAP Penang seeks funding for courses on Chinese family names for PAS leaders
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 3 — DAP Penang is ready to seek funding and support from cultural figures to provide courses for PAS leaders and its members on Chinese family names. Sinar Harian reported today that DAP Penang’s Organisational Secretary, Phee…
Deadly Tongkang Yard fire: Unemployed pair, including nephew, charged with murder of man, adopted son in Kedah
ALOR SETAR, Feb 3 — Two unemployed men were charged in the Magistrates’ Court here today with the murders of two individuals, including an elderly man, at a house in Tongkang Yard last month. No pleas were recorded from Mohd…
Motac cancels license of al Quds Umrah & Tours effective Jan 24
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 3 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has cancelled the license of Al Quds Umrah & Tours (M) Sdn Bhd, effective January 24. Motac’s Tourism Commissioner, Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman, stated that the action was…
