Mega Ramadan bazaars: Worth the hype or just overwhelming?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — During the fasting month, thousands of people throng Ramadan bazaars nationwide in search of something special to eat, whether they are Muslim or not. Some have become such sprawling markets, boasting hundreds of stalls, and…
PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people, particularly those in rural areas. The prime minister…
Cuepacs urges government to provide special Aidilfitri financial aid for civil servants despite salary hike
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has called on the government to consider providing special financial aid for Hari Raya Aidilfitri to ease the financial burden of civil…
MA63 progress: DPM Fadillah says nine claims resolved, granting Sabah and Sarawak greater autonomy
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Madani government has successfully resolved nine claims related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), to date, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and…
Dzulkefly: Adjusted consultation fees for private GPs coming before May 1
PETALING JAYA, March 13 —The adjusted consultation fees for private general practitioners (GPs) will be announced before May 1, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the minister stated that he has obtained…
Tengku Zafrul says shifting focus away from PKR, prioritising work duties now
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today that while he hasn’t completely ruled out joining PKR, it is no longer his primary focus. Tengku Zafrul made this statement following a…
Federal Court hears lack of evidence linking former pathologist to Kevin Morais murder
PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — The Federal Court was told that there was no evidence linking former pathologist Col R Kunaseegaran to the murder of former deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, as he was not present at the crime…
Ipoh man reported missing by family found dead
IPOH, March 13 — R. Thinakaran, 62, who has been missing since March 11 after leaving home for a physiotherapy appointment was found dead today. T. Ashmitha, his daughter, confirmed that her father was found this evening. “We just got…
Ismail Sabri says will cooperate in MACC probe over RM177m loot haul (VIDEO)
PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has pledged his full cooperation with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after leaving his first round of questioning today. He departed from the MACC head office in Putrajaya here around…
Rapid Rail says incident at Abdullah Hukum LRT station due to electrical fault (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd today confirmed that a technical fault was the cause of a loud bang heard at the Abdullah Hukum LRT station last night. It said no passengers were injured during the incident,…
