Month: March 2025

Petronas says still in talks with Sarawak over gas aggregator role

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas said today it is continuing discussions with multiple stakeholders following a report that negotiations over the ongoing gas aggregator role with Petros have reached a deadlock. Petronas, or Petroliam Nasional,…

Kepong MP says aides hand two teen suspects to police over RM100,000 Jinjang Baru playground fire

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said today that his aides have identified and handed over two teenagers suspected of involvement in the recent fire incident at a playground in Jinjang Baru. He took to Facebook…

BN shortlists six candidates for Ayer Kuning by-election, decision by April 6

SEREMBAN, March 15 — The six Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates shortlisted to contest the Ayer Kuning by-election have their respective strengths and weaknesses. BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said as the incumbent party, the party’s senior leadership will…

Dr Sim: Padawan Children Council a milestone for Sarawak’s nation-building efforts

KOTA PADAWAN, March 15 — The newly established Padawan Children Council (PCC) is a significant initiative contributing to Sarawak’s nation-building, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He added this was another milestone for the Padawan Municipal Council…

Abang Johari calls for seamless integrated travel system for tourists to Sarawak

KUCHING, March 15 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg calls for the development of a seamless integrated system for tourists travelling to Sarawak. In sharing this vision with the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), he tasked its subsidiary…

Perak cops: 13 remanded for four days over attempted riot at Teluk Intan factory

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Thirteen men suspected of attempting to incite a riot outside a factory in Teluk Intan, Perak have been remanded for four days starting today. According to Utusan Malaysia, Hilir Perak Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Bakri…

Bukit Kepayang assemblyman withdraws from DAP CEC race, backs party leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Bukit Kepayang assemblyman Nicole Tan Lee Koon has withdrawn from the DAP’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) election, set for tomorrow. In a statement, the Negri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan Wanita chief expressed gratitude to those who…

Sik man survives after jaw impaled by metre-long rod in fall, missing brain by inches

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A construction worker narrowly escaped serious injury when an iron piling rod missed his brain after he fell at a construction site in Kampung Bukit Hangus, Jeneri in Sik, Kedah this morning. Malaysia Jariah Foundation…

PM Anwar launches MARA Madani Waqf to help strengthen Malay, Bumiputera agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the MARA Madani Waqf, aimed at strengthening the Malay and Bumiputera agenda in the country. Anwar said the waqf initiative is part of the Islamic heritage to…

CEO: Just 20pc of KTMB’s 100,000 ETS seats left for Aidilfitri journeys

ALOR GAJAH, March 15 — Only 20 per cent of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad’s (KTMB) electric train service (ETS) tickets remain available after going on sale on March 3, out of more than 100,000 tickets offered for the Aidilfitri…