China leads as over 22,000 MM2H applications approved since 2015, says tourism minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A total of 22,282 Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme applications have been approved since 2015, with the bulk of these applicants being Chinese nationals. In a parliamentary written reply, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister…
Jakim lodges police report over social media post mocking Islam, calls for firm action
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has condemned an individual’s actions for uploading social media content that allegedly mocked Islamic teachings, describing it as highly provocative and offensive. In a statement, Jakim director-general Datuk…
Cooking oil shortage hits Johor as 1kg, 2kg bottles disappear from shelves
JOHOR BARU, March 6 — Shoppers across Johor are struggling to find 1kg and 2kg bottles of locally produced cooking oil, as retailers report stock shortages that have persisted since the start of the year. Checks at sundry shops and…
Malaysia belongs to all, not just Malays and Muslims, says Nazri Aziz
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Former Malaysian ambassador to the US, Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz, has praised the people of Sabah and Sarawak for embodying the true spirit of a multiracial Malaysia and urged Malays in the peninsula to…
PM Anwar says would welcome tip-offs on any minister, urges due process for Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday expressed openness to receiving information regarding alleged misconduct within his Cabinet, following the federal anti-graft body’s naming of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as a…
DPM Zahid urges Mara personnel to embrace change, expand legacy for future generations
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) personnel must revisit the agency’s founding principles by acting as strategic thinkers and catalysts for change to ensure the Bumiputera struggle remains relevant and competitive, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi….
Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle collision at Johor traffic light intersection
KULAI, March 6 — A motorcyclist was killed in a collision involving three vehicles at a traffic light intersection along Kilometre 42 of Jalan Johor Bahru-Air Hitam here yesterday morning, according to Sinar Harian. Kulai district police chief Assistant Commissioner…
In Dewan Rakyat today: E-waste smuggling, coconut price hike, and rice planting system among key issues
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The issue of e-waste smuggling, the surge in coconut-based product prices, and the perennial rice planting system are among the key topics on the final day of the Dewan Rakyat sitting for the First Meeting…
Maintenance worker arrested over bullets found at Bukit Jambul disposal site
GEORGE TOWN, March 6 — Police have detained a maintenance worker to assist in investigations after a bag containing bullets was discovered at a rubbish disposal site in an apartment complex in Bukit Jambul, yesterday. Timur Laut district deputy police…
Home minister: Police to intensify probe into customs officer’s death at MoF treasury office
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Police are conducting further investigations to determine the cause of death of a customs officer whose body was found at the treasury office of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) earlier this morning. Home Minister Datuk Seri…
