On Women’s Day, Anwar pays tribute to his mother and wife, calls family-building key to nation-building
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has paid tribute to his late mother Che Yan Hamid Hussein and wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. He credited his late mother and Dr Wan Azizah…
Johor police kill aged fugitive with 14 prior criminal records in shoot-out
JOHOR BARU, March 8 — A 63-year-old fugitive was shot dead in an exchange of gunfire with police at Jalan Persiaran Bumi Hijau, Taman Molek, Johor Baru, earlier today. According to Johor Police Chief Datuk M. Kumar, the incident occurred…
Fadillah: Petros writes to Petronas to iron out deal terms, negotiations ongoing
KUCHING, March 8 The details of the collaboration between Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and national oil company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) are still being worked out, with further discussions depending on the outcome of ongoing negotiations, said Deputy Prime Minister…
Anwar calls for greater role, more opportunities for women in nation’s development
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants adequate space and opportunities to be given to women in all aspects of the nation’s development. He said that attention must be given to this matter since there…
IGP confirms police probe against former MP for allegedly defaming PM, home minister after NGO lodges report
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Police are investigating a video uploaded by a former MP, who is believed to have defamed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri…
Abang Jo: Sarawak to tighten procurement rules, boost anti-graft measures with MACC
KUCHING, March 8 — The Sarawak government will continue to work closely with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and tighten procurement and contract awarding procedures, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According…
PM Anwar extends financial aid to family of deceased accident victim in Kuantan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended financial assistance to the family of the late Abu Hanifah Yusof, who recently died in a road accident. The contribution was delivered by the Prime Minister’s political secretary, Datuk…
Johor police kill aged fugitive in shoot-out
JOHOR BARU, March 8 — A 63-year-old fugitive was shot dead in an exchange of gunfire with police at Jalan Persiaran Bumi Hijau, Taman Molek, Johor Baru, earlier today. According to Johor Johor Police Chief Datuk M. Kumar, the incident…
Perlis cops: Retired soldier killed, son critically injured in Padang Besar car-motorcycle crash
KANGAR, March 8 — A retired soldier was killed and his son seriously injured after their motorcycle was hit by a car along Jalan Dato Kayaman, Beseri, near Padang Besar last night. Padang Besar deputy police chief Supt Sarih Salleh…
Penang police receive third complaint against doctor for indecent behaviour
GEORGE TOWN, March 8 — Police have received another report from a woman who alleged that she was a victim of indecent behaviour by a medical officer at a hospital, here. Timur Laut district deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee…