Year: 2025

Chinese New Villages to shine as tourism gems for Visit Malaysia 2026

ALOR GAJAH, Jan 27 — Chinese new villages will be developed as one of the country’s new tourism products ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, with various efforts underway, including upgrading infrastructure in these villages. Malaysian Chinese New Village Secretariat…

Ranhill ex-CEO charged with tricking Johor water firm into ‘donating’ RM3.3m to made-up CSR events

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Former Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Faizal Aliar was charged at the Sessions Court here today with two counts of cheating involving RM3.38 million. Faizal, 39, pleaded not guilty to both charges when…

CNY reunion dinner: Lavish affair or meaningful gathering? Exploring the true essence of this cherished tradition

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — As Chinese communities all over the world prepare to welcome the Year of the Snake on Wednesday, one of the most anticipated family events is the reunion dinner on the eve of the Lunar New…

Indonesian President Prabowo receives state welcome, honoured with royal Johor award by King

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was accorded a full state welcome at the Istana Negara today in conjunction with his state visit at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. Prabowo arrived at…

Better safe than sorry: Speed limit on federal roads reduced by 10km/h to 80 km/h for CNY period

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The speed limit on federal roads nationwide will be reduced from 90 kilometres per hour (km/h) to 80 km/h from tomorrow until February 2 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. Works Minister Datuk…

Year of the Wood Snake: Rare 180-year feng shui cycle expected to bring abundance and prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 marks the second year of a rare 180-year feng shui cycle, beginning on January 29, and is expected to usher in an abundance of joy, positivity and…

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Prolintas COO charged with taking bribes for SUKE works

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Prolintas Groups chief operating officer Rostam Shahrif Tami was charged today at the Sessions Court here with soliciting and accepting a bribe of RM70,000. According to Free Malaysia Today, Rostam, 59, pleaded not guilty to…

RM160,000 gone: Pahang trader conned in non-existent investment scam

KUANTAN, Jan 27 — A trader lost nearly RM166,000 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scam earlier this month. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 26-year-old victim was keen on joining the investment and was…

Weather alert: MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in four states, Labuan until this afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in several areas in four states and Labuan until 1pm today. It said in a statement that the weather conditions were expected…

In conjunction with Israk Mikraj celebration today, PM Anwar calls on Muslims to cultivate stronger work ethic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Muslims in Malaysia are called to reflect on the profound experience of Prophet Muhammad SAW during the Isra’ and Mikraj journey by fostering a stronger work ethic and discipline to achieve itqan fil amal (excellence…