Malaysia tightens border security following deadly attack in Sungai Golok, Thailand
KOTA BARU, March 9 — The police have confirmed that no Malaysian was involved in the shooting and explosion that occurred in Sungai Golok, Thailand last night. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said security controls along the Malaysia-Thailand…
MM2H programme not exclusive to Chinese nationals, open to applicants from any country, says tourism minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sin has emphasised that the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is not meant only for Chinese nationals but is open to applicants from any…
Cops urge public to provide dashcam footage in Seremban crash that killed two teens
SEREMBAN, March 8 — Police are urging members of the public with dashboard camera (dashcam) footage related to the accident that claimed the lives of two teenagers after their motorcycle was hit by a car on Jalan Persiaran Senawang 1…
Police arrest three, seize ammunition and e-waste worth RM23.8m in Kota Tinggi raid
KOTA TINGGI, March 8 — The police arrested three foreigners and seized ammunition and bullet casings along with various e-waste worth RM23.8 million, during a raid on an illegal factory in Jalan Lombong here yesterday. Kota Tinggi district police chief…
DPM Fadillah: Syed Saddiq agrees to terms, allocation issue to be settled soon
KUCHING, March 8 — The issue regarding the allocation for Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will be resolved soon, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah, who also heads the Government Consultative Council Committee, said Syed…
Penang cops: Four suspects identified in fatal machete attack on restaurant worker in Tasek Gelugor
TASEK GELUGOR, March 8 — Police have identified the four men involved in the attack and fatal hacking of a Myanmar national at a restaurant in Taman Sepadu Jaya here early yesterday morning. Penang Police Chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad told…
Govt intervention ensures sufficient supply of bottled cooking oil for next three months, says Armizan
PAPAR, March 8 — The government’s immediate intervention is crucial to ensure a sufficient supply of bottled palm cooking oil for the people over the next three months. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said…
Sabah flood victims increase to 522, Melaka sees improvement
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The flood situation in Sabah has worsened, with the number of evacuees increasing to 522 as of 4 pm today, while conditions in Melaka have improved. In SABAH, the 522 victims at temporary flood relief…
National Women’s Policy to address rising domestic violence cases, gender workforce gap, says Nancy Shukri
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Domestic violence against women will be one of the key issues under the newly launched National Women’s Policy. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the policy would focus on…
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…
