PM Anwar extends Nuzul Quran greetings, urges Muslims to reflect on Quran’s teachings
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his Nuzul Quran greetings to all Malaysians, wherever they may be, in observance of Nuzul Quran today. In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister took the opportunity to…
Sabah minister to discuss flight cancellations with AirAsia following Kota Kinabalu route cuts
KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew will meet with AirAsia to seek an explanation for the suspension of a few flights from Kota Kinabalu to several overseas destinations, including China. The…
Malaysia to receive two ETS trains from China next month, says Anthony Loke
SEREMBAN, March 18 — Malaysia will receive two sets of electric train service (ETS) trains from China next month, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the remaining eight sets of trains will be installed in the country through a…
Jakim: Facebook user ‘Ainon Mohd’ reprimanded, apologises over post allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) today summoned the owner of the Facebook account “Ainon Mohd” over a post allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad. In a Facebook post, the department said officers from the Federal…
In conjunction with Nuzul Quran, Zahid urges Muslims to deepen connection with Quran and apply its teachings in daily life
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Muslims should cultivate a deeper connection with the Quran, reflect on its verses, and apply its teachings in daily life, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In conjunction with Nuzul Quran…
PM Anwar: Foreign State Immunity Act key to boosting investor confidence, protecting national security
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 —In a Facebook post, the prime minister said the enforcement of the Act on Aug 30 last year also reflects the principles of public international law concerning state immunity. He said the Act is crucial to…
Anthony Loke: DAP’s CEC election will not affect party’s ministers, no cabinet reshuffle
SEREMBAN, March 18 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke stressed that yesterday’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) election outcome had nothing to do with the position of Ministers or Deputy Ministers from the party in the Unity Government cabinet. Loke who is…
MACC arrests two company owners, clerk for bribing officials to fast-track citizenship applications
PUTRAJAYA, March 18 —Two company owners and a clerk have been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of involvement in a syndicate that bribed government department officials. According to sources, the men, aged between 20 and 30,…
Finance minister’s aide slams PAS Youth chief over PM term limit debate, calls for decorum and credibility
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Discussions on limiting the Prime Minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years should be conducted with utmost decorum and credibility, said the Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. In…
Moderate 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off North Sumatra coast, tremors felt across several states in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — A moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 6.22am today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, reported that the earthquake occurred at…
