Govt approves RM60m for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport expansion, says Nga Kor Mi
IPOH, January 31 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the government has approved an RM60 million allocation for the expansion of Sultan Azlan Shah Airport here. Nga said this was a special Chinese New Year gift…
Woman arrested in RM95,000 fraud case linked to comedian Along Cham’s wife, has records in four states
SHAH ALAM, Jan 31 — A woman detained over a police report alleging a RM95,180 fraud involving the wife of actor and comedian Along Cham is found to have five past fraud records across four states, according to Sinar Harian….
DPM Zahid rebuts Rafidah’s criticism of Gaza rebuilding efforts, defends Malaysia’s commitment
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has responded to former International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz’s remarks urging the government to prioritise domestic issues over commitments to rebuild Gaza, Harian…
Police investigate discovery of possible human bone fragments at Pantai Batu Buruk, Kuala Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 31 — Police are investigating the discovery of possible human bone fragments at Pantai Batu Buruk 2, here, last night. Kuala Terengganu police chief Azli Mohd Noor said the bone fragments were found by a member of…
Man seriously injured in bear attack at oil palm plantation in Terengganu
DUNGUN, Jan 31 — A 40-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a bear while resting under a tree in an oil palm plantation at Kampung Telembuh, Jerangau Sungai, yesterday, according to Utusan Malaysia. In the 11am incident,…
Malaysian embassy in Jakarta pelted with eggs over MMEA shooting of Indonesian nationals
JAKARTA, Jan 31 — Nearly 100 individuals from various human rights groups and labour unions gathered and aggressively threw eggs at the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta yesterday. Among them were members of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) and…
‘Driven by jealousy and hate’: Actor Afdlin Shauki denies misconduct claims in awarding of RM4m DBKL project
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Actor and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) advisory board member Datuk Afdlin Shauki has denied allegations of misconduct in the awarding of a project under the purview of the Kuala Lumpur mayor. On Tuesday, Kuala…
As country goes into Chinese New Year, PM Anwar reminds Malaysians to focus on unity and economy — not distractions
IPOH, Jan 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded the public to remain focused on boosting the national economy and not be distracted by issues arising in the multi-racial and multi-religious country. Speaking during the Perak Chinese…
IGP initiates contempt proceedings against Papagomo over defamatory posts
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, who is currently suing blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris for defamation, has now filed committal proceedings against him. Razarudin’s lawyer, S Raam Kumar, said that Wan Azri,…
Flood evacuees in Sabah, Sarawak rise to 15,015, with Bintulu and Kota Marudu seeing highest number
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The number of evacuees at flood relief centres in Sabah and Sarawak has continued to rise, with 15,015 this morning compared to 11,886 last night. In SARAWAK, the number of evacuees rose to 9,398 from…
