Month: March 2025

Former PM Ismail Sabri expected to give statement to MACC on Thursday, says Azam Baki

KOTA KINABALU, March 11 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is expected to turn up at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, March 13, to give his statement again as his medical leave…

Witness: Najib said ‘Oh my God’ on RM42m in his accounts, his surprise was genuine

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — Then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was genuinely surprised about the RM42 million that were sent to his personal bank accounts from 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) contractor Ihsan Perdana Sdn Bhd in…

Second batch of 25 Malaysians rescued from Myanmar job scams repatriated via Thailand

BANGKOK, March 11 — The second batch of 25 Malaysians rescued from job scam syndicates in Myanmar has been repatriated via Mae Sot, Tak Province, in northern Thailand. Chargé d’Affaires of Malaysia to Myanmar, Johan Ariff Abdul Razak, stated that…

Anwar stresses strengthening Islamic policies, highlights role of ‘pondok’ institutions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised the importance of strengthening Islamic policies and education, particularly the role of pondok institutions in the country. Senior press secretary to the prime minister Tunku Nashrul Abaidah…

Ismail Sabri’s health uncertain as MACC freezes 13 bank accounts worth RM2m

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The health condition of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains uncertain as his medical leave ends tomorrow, with his attending doctor unable to confirm whether he is fit to provide a statement….

Ismail Sabri’s health uncertain as MACC freezes 13 bank accounts worth RM2 million

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The health condition of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains uncertain as his medical leave ends tomorrow, with his attending doctor unable to confirm whether he is fit to provide a statement….

MCMC fines Era FM RM250,000 for Thaipusam video but lifts suspension threat

CYBERJAYA, March 11, 2025 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has decided not to suspend the broadcasting licence of Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, the operator of Era FM, after reviewing the company’s appeal against a suspension notice issued…

PMO: Anwar to meet US ambassador Edgard Kagan today to discuss bilateral ties, Asean chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet the United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan, later today. Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, the prime minister’s senior press secretary, said Anwar and Kagan are…

PM Anwar confident Malaysia ready to tackle cyber threats with local expertise and collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he is confident that Malaysia is prepared to face current and future cyber threats. He expressed the government’s strong belief in the nation’s expertise to address these challenges….

Pneumonia now one of Malaysia’s leading causes of death, experts warn of rising risks for elderly

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Last year alone, pneumonia accounted for 18,181 deaths in Malaysia, making up 15.2 per cent of all medically certified fatalities, yet many still assume it to be a minor complication of the flu. In reality,…