Umno Youth chief asks why no updates on Harith Iskander, Cecilia Yap probes over alleged remarks on Islam
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has called on the authorities to provide updates on their investigations into comedian Harith Iskander and Cecilia Yap over their alleged remarks about Islam. Muhamad Akmal said…
Rafizi: Arm Holdings deal a ‘radical approach’ to jumpstart Malaysia’s chip-making ambitions
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Malaysia has struck a US$250 million (RM1.1 billion) deal with UK-based Arm Holdings Plc to secure semiconductor design licenses and technology over the next decade to move the country’s chip industry up the value chain….
Anwar, Ahmad Amzad reach out-of-court settlement over defamation dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The suit filed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against Kuala Terengganu Member of Parliament Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim was settled amicably in the Kuala Terengganu High Court today. The suit was filed over…
Authorities expose prison scam: Fake officers con families into paying for ‘special meals’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Prisons Department has uncovered a syndicate impersonating prison officers to solicit money from inmates’ families and relatives for purchasing so-called special meals. The scam was detected after the department received several complaints from victims…
PM Anwar prioritises eradicating hardcore poverty, plans state visits for Madani initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) today said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has prioritised eradicating hardcore poverty in his discussions with state government leaders and agencies. The Prime Minister’s senior press secretary, Tunku…
PMO: Malaysia to sign strategic partnership with UK’s leading chip design firm, boosting AI and semiconductor sectors
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Malaysia is set to sign a strategic partnership agreement with one of the world’s largest chip architecture design companies, based in the United Kingdom, this evening, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced. Prime Minister Datuk…
Penang civil servants to receive Aidilfitri special financial assistance from March 19
GEORGE TOWN, March 5 — The Penang government has approved the payment of Special Financial Assistance (BKK) of half a month’s salary or a minimum of RM1,000 to state civil servants in conjunction with Aidilfitri this year. The Penang Chief…
Johor violent gang clash: Police track down 20 suspects armed with metal bars, baseball bats
JOHOR BARU, March 5 — Police have launched a manhunt for 20 men involved in a gang clash with weapons in front of the Sports Hub on Jalan Austin Heights 7 here yesterday. Johor Baru South police chief Assistant Commissioner…
Transport Ministry drawing up new guidelines for p-hailing services
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The Transport Ministry is drafting new regulations for p-hailing services to ensure fair practices for both companies and delivery riders. In a written parliamentary reply, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the guidelines follow the amendments…
Penang approves special aid for civil servants ahead of Aidilfitri
GEORGE TOWN, March 5 — The Penang state government has approved a special financial aid (BKK) payment of half a month’s salary or a minimum of RM1,000 for state civil servants in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The payment, benefiting…
