Married couple killed, three others injured in Mersing road collision
MERSING, Jan 25 — A married couple was killed, and three others were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Jalan Mersing-Endau, Kampung Bukit Buruk, yesterday afternoon. Endau Fire and Rescue Station chief Assistant Fire Superintendent Mohd Alias Hussin said the…
Home Ministry to enhance border security along Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan to combat smuggling, cross-border crimes, says minister
JELI, Jan 25 — The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) will continue strengthening security measures along the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan to address smuggling and cross-border crime issues, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the efforts…
PAS lauds RM830,000 ‘jihad’ donation for Siti Mastura’s defamation suit, says supporters prevented by-election
SHAH ALAM, Jan 25 — PAS reportedly said today that its supporters have managed to prevent a by-election by donating RM830,000 to pay for damages and costs after its Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad was sued for defamation. Sinar…
‘Game changer for our immigration system’: Over 150,000 users registered on MyBorderPass in first 21 days, says home minister
JELI, Jan 25 — The MyBorderPass application has recorded over 150,000 users within 21 days of its launch, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said MyBorderPass was part of his ministry’s efforts to enhance the efficiency of…
Dewan Filharmonik announces cancellation of Harith Iskander’s stand-up show after ‘ham’ joke controversy
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) announced yesterday that the stand-up comedy show by Harith Iskander scheduled tonight was cancelled. “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding and continued support,” it said…
PM Anwar: Urban planning must preserve Malaysia’s unique national identity, balance technology and cultural preservation
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — Urban development planning in Malaysia must preserve the country’s identity, particularly in terms of its arts and culture, even while embracing advanced technology. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in addition to prioritising organised…
‘Govt committed to freedom of assembly,’ says Saifuddin Nasution as Home Ministry to facilitate smooth running of anti-corruption rally
JELI, Jan 25 — The Home Ministry will act as a facilitator to ensure the smooth running of the anti-corruption rally, scheduled to take place in the capital today, said its Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said that…
Rafizi: Govt-industry cooperation crucial for 13MP success, calls for paradigm shift in economic planning
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has called for a paradigm shift in how Malaysia’s economic policies are formulated and implemented, emphasising the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector. Speaking at…
Five years is the limit: JPJ to enforce counter staff rotation for efficiency, effectiveness; 1,907 personnel affected
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will implement job rotation for counter service staff who have served for more than five years, which will involve 1,907 of its personnel nationwide. Its director-general, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, said…
MoH bans ‘Apple S’ candy over illegal use of weight-loss drug
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — The Ministry of Health (MOH), through the Food Safety and Quality Programme (FSQP), has ordered the immediate cessation of the Apple S candy sales after surveillance discovered that the product contained prohibited substances that could…
