New minimum wage of RM1,700 takes effect today for over 4.3 million workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — A total of 4.37 million workers in Malaysia will now receive a minimum monthly wage of RM1,700, up from RM1,500, following the official implementation of the Minimum Wage Order today. The wage increase applies to…
Boy found drowned after swimming at Pantai Kampung Kandis with friends
KOTA BHARU, Feb 1 — A boy, eight, was found drowned in Pantai Kampung Kandis near Villa Danialla Beach Resort, Bachok at 7.30 pm yesterday. Senior Fire Operations Commander II Yusri Mat Ghani said the boy, Ahmad Ammar Rafaeil Ahmad…
Flood crisis worsens in Sarawak and Sabah with over 16,000 in shelters
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The number of flood evacuees in Sarawak and Sabah continue to rise as of 8pm yesterday. In SARAWAK, evacuees rose to 11,234 people from 3,187 families in six divisions in the state, with Bintulu division…
Sabah CM Hajiji welcomes federal aid, says RM25m allocation will help rebuild flood-hit state
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 1 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has welcomed the RM25 million in aid announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, describing it as crucial to help repair damaged infrastructure and assist flood victims…
Police complete probe into claims teacher assaulted pupil in Bagan Serai
IPOH, Feb 1 — Police have completed their investigation into claims that a primary school pupil in Bagan Serai was injured after allegedly being assaulted by a teacher, following reports widely shared on social media. Kerian district police chief Supt…
Police intensify search for man, woman wanted in Bertam Perdana kidnapping case
KEPALA BATAS, Feb 1 — Police are actively searching for a woman and a man involved in a kidnapping case in the Bertam Perdana area in 2018. Seberang Perai Utara district police chief, ACP Anuar Abdul Rahman said the suspects…
Religious Affairs Minister warns against insensitive remarks in Malaysia’s diverse society
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 1 — All parties, including leaders, must be cautious when making statements about religion to avoid touching on sensitivities, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said mutual respect should be…
Fuelling growth: Petronas sets sights on two million barrels a day by 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — Malaysian state-owned energy firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad will look to boost the country’s oil and gas output through key projects over the next three years, it said in its activity outlook report. Petroliam Nasional, or…
Shah Alam theme park received nine notices before visitor struck by falling water ride tube, says MBSA
SHAH ALAM, Jan 31 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has issued nine notices to a well-known theme park in the state capital. MBSA’s Corporate and Public Relations Department said this includes three warning notices on November 14, 2024,…
Sarawak premier allocates additional RM10m for flood relief efforts
MIRI, Jan 31 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced an additional allocation of RM10 million for the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) to aid in the ongoing flood relief efforts in the state. With this…
