Month: March 2025

Sarawak to add new ATR 72-600s for AirBorneo’s rural routes, says state minister

KUCHING, March 12 — Sarawak has made arrangements to acquire new ATR 72-600 aircraft for its rural air services (RAS) operations, said State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He said that the current aircraft will be replaced once…

Sessions court grants DNAA to ex-Navy chief over mental fitness in LCS CBT case

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Former navy chief Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli Nor has been granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) on three counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) linked to the littoral combat ship (LCS)…

Malaysia sticks to own immigration policies, no US-style deportations, Dewan Negara told

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) does not plan to follow the United States in its policy of deporting illegal immigrants to their countries of origin as a new, tougher policy to stem the influx…

Sarawak to mirror Putrajaya’s ban on goods vehicles during Aidilfitri period for smoother traffic flow, road safety, says state minister

KUCHING, March 12 — Sarawak will impose a ban on goods vehicles during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri period in line with the federal government’s initiative to ensure smoother traffic flow and road safety. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim…

Govt gets order barring Tarek Obaid, two others access to £9m jewellery linked to 1MDB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The High Court here today allowed the government’s application for a restraining order against PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) director Tarek Obaid and two companies from accessing 41 pieces of jewellery worth £9 million allegedly linked…

Kuantan babysitter faces murder charge over toddler’s death

KUANTAN, March 12 — A babysitter was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with murdering a three-year-old girl last month. However, no plea was recorded from Nur Nabilah Sekh Ruslan, 32, as the murder case is under the jurisdiction…

No-fly zone: KLIA2 passenger busted with RM65,000 worth of birds in check-in baggage bound for Surabaya

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — An Indonesian passenger was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) on Monday for allegedly attempting to smuggle five Asian koel birds in his check-in luggage. The arrest follows increased enforcement efforts at the…

Police tracking source of video showing mother of murdered boy Zayn Rayyan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Police are working to identify the person who recorded a video of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin’s mother walking with her two children, which was later shared on social media, Berita Harian reported. Selangor police chief…

Home minister: Govt to introduce special pass for foreign investors, expatriates starting April 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — A special pass for investors and expatriate groups will be introduced starting April 1 to help foreign nationals committed to investing in Malaysia, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced today. In a statement…

Sarawak’s free tertiary education preparations complete, awaiting fund disbursement, says state minister

KUCHING, March 12 — Sarawak’s plan to provide free tertiary education is in its final stages and will be implemented next year, said state Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. According to him,…