Penang sees China surpass Singapore as second-largest source market for tourism, new flight route boosts connectivity
GEORGE TOWN, March 13 — Penang will welcome a new direct flight route from another major city in China, which is expected to commence during China’s May Day Golden Week travel peak, according to Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee…
Bankruptcy among youths on the rise, 877 cases recorded in 2024, more than 5,000 since 2020, says Hannah Yeoh
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — A total of 5,272 youths below the age of 34 have been declared bankrupt from 2020 to this year, according to Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. She said that of the total, 5,189 were…
Police arrest man for threatening technician with parang in Bayan Lepas over miscommunication
GEORGE TOWN, March 13 — A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening a technician with a parang after becoming upset upon seeing a stranger in his house at Solok Sungai Ara 2, Bayan Lepas, on Tuesday. Barat Daya district…
Amir Hamzah: i-Saraan contributions surge to RM2.6b in 2024, government incentives jump to RM114.8m
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Total contributions to the i-Saraan programme, a voluntary scheme under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), amounted to RM2.6 billion in 2024, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said that out of…
Man under investigation for posting false Perak azan claim on social media, says MCMC
PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in a statement today, said…
KTMB rolls out special Raya train service to East Coast with premier seating and sleeper coaches
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering four special East Coast edition Ekspres Lambaian Aidilfitri train services to cater to the high demand from passengers returning home for Aidilfitri this year. Its group chief executive…
Man, 62, missing in Ipoh after going for physio on Tuesday
IPOH, March 13 — A family here is urgently searching for 62-year-old R. Thinakaran, who went missing on March 11 after leaving home for a physiotherapy appointment. T. Ashmitha expressed deep concern for her father’s safety as he suffers from…
Vet Dept nabs man smuggling out pigs with ASF from Sepang, cops arrest three ‘tonto’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — A local man was arrested for trying to illegally transport pigs suspected of being infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) out of Sepang, Selangor. The suspect was caught in an operation by the Selangor Veterinary…
Vandals cause over RM100,000 in damage to Jinjang Baru playground
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — A playground at a housing estate in Kepong was severely damaged after vandals set fire to the equipment, causing damage estimated to be in the six figures. According to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL),…
Ismail Sabri finally at MACC for questioning over RM177m loot seizure (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today for its investigation on an estimated RM177 million seized from his former aide. Today’s session was initially meant to…
