Month: March 2025

‘Do not take 3R matters lightly’: Nur Jazlan cautions against racial and religious remarks online

JOHOR BAHRU, March 8 — The public has been reminded to avoid touching on sensitive issues related to religion, race, and royalty (3R) on social media, as they could disrupt national peace. Dewan Negara deputy president Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed…

Arau correctional centre detainee with internal injuries dies after alleged bathroom fall, police rule out foul play

KANGAR, March 8 — A detainee at the Perlis Correctional Centre in Arau died yesterday while receiving treatment at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Hospital Tuanku Fauziah (HTF) here, after allegedly falling in the bathroom on March 6. Arau…

Saifuddin: AKPS improving efficiency at entry points, to cover 123 locations by year-end

SEPANG, March 8 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), which began operations in February, has significantly reduced bureaucracy and streamlined services at the country’s entry points, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the…

Kota Kinabalu shoplot floor caves in, 51-year-old woman injured after crushed by debris

KOTA KINABALU, March 8 — A woman sustained serious injuries after the first floor of a shoplot on Jalan Segama collapsed yesterday. In a statement, the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Centre said the 51-year-old victim was crushed…

MH370: Transport Ministry finalising deal for new search in Indian Ocean, backed by US and Australian agencies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 – The Malaysian government has reaffirmed its commitment to resuming the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared 11 years ago today, with a new deal. In a statement, the Transport Ministry announced that the…

Home Ministry shortlists candidates for vacant AKPS director-general post, announcement soon

SEPANG, March 8 —The Home Ministry (KDN) is in the process of identifying the candidate to fill the post of Director-General of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) which is now vacant following Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali’s retirement…

Tok Mat: Malaysia rejects Trump’s proposal to ‘take over’ Gaza, calls it ‘ethnic cleansing’ and breach of international law

JEDDAH, March 8 — Malaysia has firmly opposed the proposal to annex Gaza, condemning it as a form of “ethnic cleansing” and a blatant violation of international law, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. In his national statement at…

Zahid hopes for ‘justice’ in Ismail Sabri’s corruption probe after RM170m seized from home, recalls his own court case

MASJID TANAH, March 8 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reportedly said he hopes justice will be served in the investigation against colleague Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri for alleged corruption. Ahmad Zahid related his own experience of being…

Malaysia, Asean and the tariff storm: Nothing to fear but fear itself?

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — There are two recent interconnected events that I would like to highlight. They represent key opportunities for the country, but which should also make us cautiously optimistic in the face of challenges ahead. First, the…

Anwar: Carcosa Seri Negara, Sultan Abdul Samad Building restoration key to national identity

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The restoration of Carcosa Seri Negara and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building here will help strengthen national identity while enriching the experience of tourists and the local community, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime…