PJ mayor says crematorium to remain open during upgrading works, contentious privatization move still under discussion
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) crematorium in Kampung Tunku will not cease operations during its planned upgrade, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said, addressing residents’ concerns about the project. The Star reported the…
PM: Area from Dataran Merdeka to Carcosa Seri Negara to be declared KL heritage site
SHAH ALAM, March 1— Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the area from Dataran Merdeka to Carcosa Seri Negara will be declared as Kuala Lumpur Heritage Site. Anwar said Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL)…
Four men arrested over armed robbery in Jelapang
IPOH, March 1 — Four men, aged between 25 and 50, were arrested by the police on suspicion of breaking into and committing an armed robbery at a factory that serves as a garage for a courier company in Jelapang…
PMO to host twice daily briefings livestreamed on Facebook in bid to counter misinformation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said today that it will begin broadcasting daily live briefings from the Anwar administration to combat the spread of disinformation and misinformation. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s senior press secretary Tunku…
JB Car-Free Morning takes a break for Ramadan, to resume in April
JOHOR BARU, March 1 – The Johor Baru Car-Free Morning will take a break this month with the start of Ramadan tomorrow, and is set to resume on April 13. Johor Baru mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad also announced that…
Court allows MACC to remand Malaysiakini reporter for four days over alleged bribery claims
PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The Magistrate’s Court here today allowed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to remand a reporter for investigations over alleged bribery claims involving RM20,000. In a statement today, the MACC said it had detained this reporter over…
Johor police confirm discovery of charred body in vehicle at Batu Tiga cemetery
BATU PAHAT, March 1 — A charred human skeleton was discovered inside a completely burnt four-wheel-drive vehicle in the Batu Tiga cemetery area along Jalan Yong Peng-Ayer Hitam, Johor police confirmed. Batu Pahat police chief ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani…
Bernama next to use AI-generated ‘azan’ clip, to debut during Ramadan tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) has produced a video of the azan (call to prayer) for Maghrib prayers, utilising artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance the visual and spiritual experience for Muslims, in conjunction…
Johor police confirm discovery of charred body in vehicle
BATU PAHAT, March 1 — A charred human skeleton was discovered inside a completely burnt four-wheel-drive vehicle in the Batu Tiga cemetery area along Jalan Yong Peng-Ayer Hitam, Johor police confirmed. Batu Pahat police chief ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani…
MACC: Malaysiakini journalist detained for allegations of bribery
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed the detention of a Malaysiakini journalist in regards to a bribery case last night. Sinar Harian reported that MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrest of…
