Muhyiddin’s ex-aide testifies on meeting Wan Saiful’s rep on Jana Wibawa project, details applications
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The former deputy chief private secretary (TKSUS) to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin testified in the Sessions Court yesterday that he had met with Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s representative on the Jana Wibawa project. Asmar…
Woman found dead in Sentul apartment fire
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — A woman was killed in a fire that broke out in a residential unit on the 10th floor of Perumahan Awam Sri Terengganu, Sentul, late last night. The body of the Indonesian woman, believed to…
Housing and Local Govt Ministry eyes UN-Habitat leadership, announces RM20,000 excellence award in 2025 report card
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming yesterday presented the Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s (KPKT) 2024 Performance Report Card to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Nga, in a statement yesterday, said the…
Guidelines for Muslims at non-Muslim events: Islamic affairs minister says talks ongoing, aims to prevent religious conflicts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The proposed new guidelines for ceremonies involving Muslims at non-Muslim houses of worship are still under discussion with the authorities, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He…
Second wave floods hit Bintulu; man goes missing after boat capsizes
Second wave floods hit Bintulu; man goes missing after boat capsizes BINTULU, Feb 6 — Just as Bintulu was nearing recovery from its worst flooding in 30 years, several areas were inundated again late this evening following continuous heavy rain….
In defamation hearing, ex-UiTM VC says no authority claimed ‘Becoming Hannah’ threatened Islam
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — Former Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) vice-chancellor, Tan Sri Dr. Ibrahim Abu Shah, told the High Court today that no authority, including the Islamic Religious Council or the Department of Islamic Affairs, had declared that the…
JPA announces 2025 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship for Master’s and PhD students: Apply by Feb 28
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — Applications for the 2025 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) are now open from Feb 3 to 28. The Public Service Department (JPA), in a statement today, said that the prestigious scholarship is available to full-time master’s…
Wisma Putra: Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, calls for lasting solution
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — Malaysia has strongly opposed any proposal that could lead to the forced displacement of Palestinians, calling such actions inhumane and a violation of international law and multiple UN resolutions. “Such inhumane actions constitute ethnic cleansing and…
In Dewan Rakyat today: Asean chairmanship, low-income household financial aid, US tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The objectives of Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship, efforts to address geopolitical issues, and the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme will be among the highlights of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on the…
‘Unreasonable and insensitive’: Hindu Sangam says no to non-Muslims having to get approvals for events involving Muslims
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has flatly rejected any requirements for non-Muslims to obtain Islamic religious authorities’ approvals before hosting celebratory events that may involve Muslims. This came after Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department…
