Abang Johari calls for seamless integrated travel system for tourists to Sarawak
KUCHING, March 15 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg calls for the development of a seamless integrated system for tourists travelling to Sarawak. In sharing this vision with the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), he tasked its subsidiary…
Perak cops: 13 remanded for four days over attempted riot at Teluk Intan factory
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Thirteen men suspected of attempting to incite a riot outside a factory in Teluk Intan, Perak have been remanded for four days starting today. According to Utusan Malaysia, Hilir Perak Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Bakri…
Bukit Kepayang assemblyman withdraws from DAP CEC race, backs party leadership
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Bukit Kepayang assemblyman Nicole Tan Lee Koon has withdrawn from the DAP’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) election, set for tomorrow. In a statement, the Negri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan Wanita chief expressed gratitude to those who…
Sik man survives after jaw impaled by metre-long rod in fall, missing brain by inches
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A construction worker narrowly escaped serious injury when an iron piling rod missed his brain after he fell at a construction site in Kampung Bukit Hangus, Jeneri in Sik, Kedah this morning. Malaysia Jariah Foundation…
PM Anwar launches MARA Madani Waqf to help strengthen Malay, Bumiputera agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the MARA Madani Waqf, aimed at strengthening the Malay and Bumiputera agenda in the country. Anwar said the waqf initiative is part of the Islamic heritage to…
CEO: Just 20pc of KTMB’s 100,000 ETS seats left for Aidilfitri journeys
ALOR GAJAH, March 15 — Only 20 per cent of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad’s (KTMB) electric train service (ETS) tickets remain available after going on sale on March 3, out of more than 100,000 tickets offered for the Aidilfitri…
PM Anwar accuses Malay leaders of betrayal over Urban Renewal Bill claims
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim criticised Malay leaders opposing the proposed Urban Renewal Bill, calling their stance deceptive and a betrayal of the Malay community. Anwar said these leaders, as Malays themselves, appeared to…
Four Penang delegates withdraw from DAP CEC election, back Anthony Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Four candidates in the DAP’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) election have withdrawn from the race, pledging full support for secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook. They include Sungai Puyu assemblyman Phee Syn Tze, former Bagan Jermal…
Home Ministry to extend migrant repatriation initiative, says Saifuddin Nasution
KULIM, March 15 — The Home Ministry, through the Immigration Department, is in the process of extending the Migrant Repatriation Programme, which is set to conclude on March 31. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the Immigration…
Three injured as express bus carrying Singaporeans skids en route to Cameron Highlands
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Three people were injured, including one with a broken leg, after an express bus heading to Cameron Highlands skidded off the road near Dewan MRA, Pos Slim, Jalan Simpang Pulai, this morning. In a statement,…
