Penang airport ranks second in Malaysia for aircraft movements
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 24 — Penang International Airport (PIA) has become Malaysia’s second busiest airport after Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). State tourism and creative economy committee chairman Wong…
After countless questions, Najib wraps up marathon testimony in 1MDB case
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 24 — Najib Razak concluded his time on the witness stand today after 26 days of testifying in his defence against charges of abuse of power and money laundering involving alleged 1MDB funds. His testimony began on December…
Shake and Bake and its managing director charged with misuse of halal logo
PETALING JAYA, Jan 24 – Shake and Bake Cafe Sdn Bhd and its managing director, Ewe Sarn Yuen, have been separately charged with misusing the halal logo on sandwiches supplied to convenience store KK Mart. Ewe, who is also the…
Three foreigners with gunshot wounds seek treatment at Serdang Hospital
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 – Three foreign men, believed to be Indonesians, sought treatment for gunshot wounds at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah in Serdang early this morning. According to The Star, the hospital administration lodged a police report after the…
Judge swap in 1MDB’s US$8b case against Najib and former staff
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and its subsidiaries are set to have a new judge presiding over their lawsuit against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former management staff. Judge Datuk Mohd Arief Emran…
Toll relief for CNY travellers: 50pc discount on highways from Jan 27-28
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Highway users nationwide will enjoy a 50 per cent discount on toll charges in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced today. The toll discount will be…
KLIA’s Aerotrains will return soon this year — what’s new about them?
SEPANG, Jan 24 — A new set of Aerotrains will debut at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in the second quarter of this year, offering enhanced comfort, increased capacity, and more. Initially planned as a three-year project which commenced…
Illegal Bitcoin mining saddle landlords with massive RM8.5m TNB debt
PETALING JAYA, Jan 24 — Forty-five homeowners and business operators suffered losses totalling RM8.5 million in electricity charges after their tenants allegedly stole their identities to carry out illegal Bitcoin mining. According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the victims said…
PM Anwar says ‘go ahead, protest against corruption’ ahead of anti-graft rally, criticises attempts to blame him for pre-administration cases
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has no objection to the ‘People Against Corruption’ rally scheduled for tomorrow, reaffirming his commitment to combating corruption at all levels. He confirmed that Home Minister Datuk…
Federal govt files appeal against High Court ruling on pension adjustments for civil servant retirees
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — The government has filed a notice of appeal against a High Court’s decision which allowed a judicial review regarding a pension increase for retirees based on their final salary according to the 2016 Public Services…
