PM wants grassroots leaders to help dispel misinformation bogging down Putrajaya
SHAH ALAM, March 14 — Community leaders must assist in explaining the policies and achievements of the MADANI Government to the people, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He also urged them not to entertain negative perceptions spread by…
Murder or mistake? Accused in Sabah student’s murder says didn’t see theft that sparked incident
TAWAU, March 14 — The third accused in the murder case of Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu student Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, also known as Ijat, told the High Court here yesterday that he did not personally see the…
Police: No criminal element in case of missing Ipoh man found dead in hotel
IPOH, March 14 — No signs of foul play were detected in the death of R. Thinakaran, 62, who had been missing since March 11, said Ipoh police district chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad. Abang Zainal further said…
Mega Ramadan bazaars: Worth the hype or just overwhelming?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — During the fasting month, thousands of people throng Ramadan bazaars nationwide in search of something special to eat, whether they are Muslim or not. Some have become such sprawling markets, boasting hundreds of stalls, and…
PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people, particularly those in rural areas. The prime minister…
Cuepacs urges government to provide special Aidilfitri financial aid for civil servants despite salary hike
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has called on the government to consider providing special financial aid for Hari Raya Aidilfitri to ease the financial burden of civil…
MA63 progress: DPM Fadillah says nine claims resolved, granting Sabah and Sarawak greater autonomy
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Madani government has successfully resolved nine claims related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), to date, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and…
Dzulkefly: Adjusted consultation fees for private GPs coming before May 1
PETALING JAYA, March 13 —The adjusted consultation fees for private general practitioners (GPs) will be announced before May 1, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the minister stated that he has obtained…
Tengku Zafrul says shifting focus away from PKR, prioritising work duties now
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today that while he hasn’t completely ruled out joining PKR, it is no longer his primary focus. Tengku Zafrul made this statement following a…
Federal Court hears lack of evidence linking former pathologist to Kevin Morais murder
PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — The Federal Court was told that there was no evidence linking former pathologist Col R Kunaseegaran to the murder of former deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, as he was not present at the crime…
