Saying Trump’s tariff war could be like Covid, Guan Eng urges Malaysia to brace for collateral damage
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — A global trade war sparked by newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could have the same devastating effects on inflation and economic growth as the Covid-19 pandemic, warned DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng. The…
Theta Nylex Consortium proposes RM8.75b LRT system for Iskandar Johor
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Theta Nylex Consortium has proposed to develop a medium-capacity light rail transit (LRT) system for the Northern and Eastern Lines in Wilayah Iskandar Johor under a build-operate-transfer model. In a statement today, it said the…
Home minister reveals possible drug, arms smuggling ties in Jan 24 MMEA maritime incident involving Indonesian nationals
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said that preliminary investigations into the maritime incident involving Indonesian nationals on January 24 suggest possible involvement in illegal activities. He said that the investigation is conducted…
DAP Penang seeks funding for courses on Chinese family names for PAS leaders
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 3 — DAP Penang is ready to seek funding and support from cultural figures to provide courses for PAS leaders and its members on Chinese family names. Sinar Harian reported today that DAP Penang’s Organisational Secretary, Phee…
Deadly Tongkang Yard fire: Unemployed pair, including nephew, charged with murder of man, adopted son in Kedah
ALOR SETAR, Feb 3 — Two unemployed men were charged in the Magistrates’ Court here today with the murders of two individuals, including an elderly man, at a house in Tongkang Yard last month. No pleas were recorded from Mohd…
Motac cancels license of al Quds Umrah & Tours effective Jan 24
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 3 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has cancelled the license of Al Quds Umrah & Tours (M) Sdn Bhd, effective January 24. Motac’s Tourism Commissioner, Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman, stated that the action was…
Home minister reveals possible drug, arms smuggling ties in Jan 24 maritime incident involving Indonesian nationals
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said that preliminary investigations into the maritime incident involving Indonesian nationals on January 24 suggest possible involvement in illegal activities. He said that the investigation is conducted…
Government clinic waiting times slashed from three hours to just 30 minutes through digital transformation, says Dzulkefly
PETALING JAYA, Jan 3 — The waiting time for treatment at government clinics is now down from three hours to just 30 minutes. As reported by Utusan Malaysia, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this achievement is possible…
Zayn Rayyan neglect case: Trial begins today as prosecution lists 32 witnesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The trial involving the parents of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, accused of neglecting their autistic son, will begin on Monday at the Sessions Court here. Deputy public prosecutors will present the case before Judge Syahliza…
KRI report: Hawkers, now essential to the economy, lack sufficient support from Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Hawkers have long been integral to Malaysia’s socio-economic fabric. Today, they are a critical component of urban life, providing essential goods and services to both rural and urban communities. Boom or bust, they are the…
