Rafizi: ARM 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….
In Dewan Rakyat today: Policies on solar farms, nuclear infrastructure development to take centre stage
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Policies on expanding solar farm projects and nuclear infrastructure development are expected to be among the key issues discussed in today’s Dewan Rakyat. According to the Order of Business on the official Parliament website, Howard…
Upcoming PKR elections crucial as party prepares for GE16, says Shamsul Iskandar
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) election in May is important as it is the first time the party will choose a new leadership while its president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, is serving as prime minister….
Police probe abandoned bag of bullets found at Bukit Jambul housing area
GEORGE TOWN, March 5 — Residents of an apartment complex in Bukit Jambul, near here, were shocked to discover a bag containing bullets at a rubbish disposal site in the housing area today. Timur Laut District Police Chief, ACP Abdul…
Man believed to be mentally ill arrested for assaulting nurse in Jalan Pahang
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Police have arrested a man believed to be mentally ill for assaulting a nurse in an incident at Jalan Pahang here last Friday. Dang Wangi police chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said the incident occurred…
Woman killed in landslide in Sepanggar, son escapes unharmed
KOTA KINABALU, March 5 — A woman was killed in a landslide in Kampung Lok Bonu Jalan Sepanggar here early today. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), in a statement, said it received a call about the incident at…
By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? This question is becoming increasingly urgent for Malaysia as the country…
Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into corruption and money laundering involving him, said MACC chief commissioner Tan…
IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Police have received six reports regarding a viral video showing three radio hosts from an Astro-owned station allegedly mocking a religious ritual. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said one of the reports was…
Police bust online video game scam syndicate in Johor, five Chinese nationals arrested
ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 4 — Police have arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of being involved in an online video game scam syndicate, using an apartment as a call centre in an operation conducted in Tanjung Kupang, Gelang Patah, on February…