High Court rejects ‘Mentega Terbang’ filmmakers’ bid to question law on wounding religious feelings
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The High Court here today dismissed the application by Mentega Terbang filmmakers’ to refer two constitutional questions on the charges of wounding religious feelings under Section 298 of the Penal Code. Judge K. Muniandy made…
Home minister can approve house arrest under Prisons Act, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman said today provisions for house arrest is already present in the Prisons Act 1995, citing Section 3 of the law that empowers the home minister…
Umno denies links to RM170m cash, gold seized in Ismail Sabri probe, warns of legal action
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Umno has denied any connection to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) investigation into former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, which has so far led to the seizure of RM170 million in cash and…
RM55m allocated for agricultural irrigation, drainage upgrades to mitigate flood impact, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A total of RM55 million has been allocated for the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems for agriculture nationwide under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told…
Housing and Local Government Ministry: 76,664 housing credit guarantee applications approved, RM17.86b secured since 2008
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A total of 76,664 applications involving RM17.86 billion under the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP) were approved from its implementation in 2008 until December 31 last year, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Minister…
Govt to maintain coal as main power source to keep electricity affordable, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The government is maintaining coal as the primary source of electricity generation due to its lower production costs and to ensure electricity tariffs remain affordable for consumers, said Energy Transition and Water Transformation Deputy Minister…
Transport Ministry to offer incentives for cargo firms to switch to ECRL with new policy, easing heavy vehicle congestion
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) will introduce a policy to encourage cargo and transport companies to utilise the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) service as an alternative to heavy vehicles on roads. Its minister Anthony Loke…
Guan Eng: Allocate RM1 to non-Bumi for every RM10 to Bumi for more equitable budgets
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng has urged policymakers to adopt a balanced and fact-based approach to budget allocations, proposing that non-Bumiputera receive RM1 for every RM10 allocated to Bumiputera. In a statement today, Lim…
Malaysia to issue special pass for investors from April 1, says home minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Special passes for investors or groups of expatriates will be issued starting April 1 to enable them to stay longer in the country for their respective business and investment purposes. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin…
High Court bars Najib-linked individuals from accessing overseas accounts, shares
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The High Court here has granted the government’s application to restrain two individuals linked to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak from accessing overseas bank accounts and shares allegedly tied to 1MDB and other…
