‘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…
Five years since Covid, restaurants say back to roaring sales for CNY and reunion dinners
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Restaurants are reporting bumper bookings for the coming Chinese New Year, with many saying they are already full or close to it, signalling that the last shadows of the pandemic have finally been dispelled. In…
Lorry driver dies after crash with trailer on North-South Expressway
MUAR, Jan 24 — A lorry driver died after the vehicle he was driving rear-ended a trailer at KM 132.3 of the North-South Expressway heading north here yesterday morning. Muar police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said that following…
Illegal border crossings in Rantau Panjang drop as operators shift to Thailand
PASIR MAS, Jan 23 — The authorities’ strict action in shutting down illegal crossings at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Rantau Panjang here forced the operators of the illegal jetties to move their operations to the neighbouring country two days ago….
