MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash
PUTRAJAYA, March 2 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. In a statement released today, the MACC said the probe focuses on…
Elderly motorcyclist dies in accident on Penang Bridge
GEORGE TOWN, March 2 — An elderly motorcyclist died while another rider was injured in a collision involving two motorcycles at Kilometre 8 of the Penang Bridge, heading towards Perai from George Town here today. Northeast District deputy police chief…
Mohamad Sabu: Malaysia’s food production threatened by erratic weather, rising temperatures
PHNOM PENH, March 2 — Climate change poses a growing threat to Malaysia’s food security, with erratic weather patterns and rising temperatures disrupting global agriculture. As domestic food production faces increasing risks, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad…
After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah
KUALA PILAH, March 2 — The Negeri Sembilan Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) captured a male black panther weighing 47.5 kilogrammes in Kampung Tumang, Johol today. State Perhilitan director Faizal Izham Pikri said efforts to capture the animal…
MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today denied accusations of bias in its investigations on a Malaysiakini reporter said to be involved in a corruption case. Its chief Tan Sri Azam Baki asserted that the commission…
Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79
SHAH ALAM, March 2 — Selangor University (Unisel) pro-chancellor Datuk Dr Anuar Tafsir@Masduki, better known as Dr Anuar Masduki, died today at the age of 79. His youngest daughter, Norma Syaneda Anuar, 47, said her father breathed his last at…
Family of seven narrowly escapes death in Penang car crash
GEORGE TOWN, March 2 — A family of seven narrowly escaped death when their Toyota Innova skidded off the road and crashed into an electric pole along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Highway in Batu Uban today. Penang Fire…
Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously
JOHOR BARU, March 2 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has publicly expressed his disappointment over the delay of the Rumah Pesona Johor (RPJ) project, which was originally scheduled to be completed last year. The state initiative through…
Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too
GEORGE TOWN, March 2 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is increasing fees for roadside parking by 50 per cent, starting tomorrow after 11 years. Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said the decision was made to prevent long-term parking that…
Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Amendments to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Act 1991 to make foreign worker contributions compulsory are expected to be tabled in Parliament before the current Dewan Rakyat sitting ends on Thursday. EPF Chief Executive Officer…
