Malaysia Malay Mail
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:53:56 +0800Finance Ministry: Retail prices of RON97, RON95 remain unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The retail prices of diesel, as well as RON95 and RON97 petrol, will remain unchanged at RM2.15, RM2.05 and RM3.07 per litre respectively from tomorrow (January 16) to January 22. The Ministry of Finance in a statement today....
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:07:56 +0800Fire Dept drops water bombs to put out blaze at Pulau Burung landfill
NIBONG TEBAL, Jan 19 — The Fire and Rescue Services Department (JPBM) is using water bombing to put out the fire at the Pulau Burung landfill in Jalan Byram, here. Penang Environment and Welfare Committee chairman, Phee Boon Poh, said that the...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:31:51 +0800Kit Siang: MACC chief’s refusal to meet parliament select committee could be ‘red line’ for Pakatan-Putrajaya MoU
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Tan Sri Azam Baki’s cooperation or otherwise with a parliamentary select committee investigating him over his share ownership could affect Pakatan Harapan’s commitment towards the present government’s stability, said...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:24:03 +0800Immigration Dept nabs 14 foreigners over prostitution in Subang Jaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Immigration Department arrested 14 foreigners — 13 women and a man — in raids under “Ops Gegar” at two prostitution dens around Subang Jaya, near here, yesterday. Its director-general, Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee.....
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:08:14 +0800Gobind: Did Securities Commission refer its findings on Azam Baki to the attorney general?
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Selangor DAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo today questioned the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) if it had passed the results of its investigation into Tan Sri Azam Baki to the attorney general (AG) for legal consideration....
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:45:53 +0800Putrajaya greenlights reunion dinners, home visits for CNY 2022 but says no open houses, and banquets by invitation only
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — House visits and family reunion dinners are permitted under the newly announced standard operating procedures (SOP) for Chinese New Year celebrations, the National Unity ministry announced today. Minister Datuk Halimah...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:41:58 +0800Eight nabbed in Johor over involvement in sale of fake Covid vaccination certs
JOHOR BARU, Jan 19 — Johor police have arrested eight individuals including three workers of a private clinic here on alleged involvement in the sale and purchase of fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates. Newly appointed...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:28:50 +0800Guan Eng accuses Securities Commission of covering up for MACC chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has tarnished its image over its apparent indecision in establishing if Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki committed any wrongdoing in his recent...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:15:21 +0800Police wrapping up probe into Johor rep over sexual harassment allegation
JOHOR BARU, Jan 19 — The Johor police expect to complete their investigation into a sexual harassment case involving an assemblyman in the state against a woman, who is a member of a political party, this week. Johor police chief ...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:57:57 +0800Judge warns Syed Saddiq against discussing court case on social media
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — High Court Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan today advised Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman to be more careful when issuing statements on social media regarding his court case. The judge said the form...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:27:26 +0800TTDI residents get nod from top court to use A-G’s report in Taman Rimba Kiara appeal
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Residents of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) are allowed to refer to the second series of the auditor-general's report 2019 and the addendum of the Kuala Lumpur City Plan in the appeals brought by Kuala Lumpur City H...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:23:06 +0800Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases down a notch to 3,229
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) has logged 3,229 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The latest figure represents a decrease of a mere 19 cases from the 3,245 new infections recorded yesterday. It also brings the total...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:16:44 +0800Sabah govt set aside RM35m for education development within state, says CM
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 19 — The Sabah government has allocated RM35 million this year to implement various education development initiatives, comprising three assistance programmes, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor. He said the three...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:12:47 +0800HR minister to finalise MoU on recruitment of domestic helpers during working visit to Indonesia next week
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Issues related to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the Recruitment and Placement of Indonesian Domestic Workers (PDI) will be finalised during a working visit by Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravana...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:40:01 +0800Will Securities Commission members under MACC probe also be cleared? Syed Saddiq asks after Azam Baki touts his case as closed
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman today asked if the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will give the all-clear to board members of the Securities Commission (SC) whom it had been investigating for alleged misconduct....
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:43:48 +0800Claiming incompetency, Guan Eng pushes Putrajaya to decentralise natural disaster management
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — DAP is calling for flood mitigation, disaster relief, rescue and recovery management to be decentralised, with states given an annual allocation of more than RM100 million or 20 per cent of their respective tax...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:30:29 +0800ProtectHealth says will suspend any private medical professional found selling fake Covid vaccine certs
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — A Health Ministry subsidiary today warned private medical professionals (PMP) which it partners that they face suspension if found to be involved in the production and sale of fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates....
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:33:39 +0800Kit Siang suggests Cabinet tell Azam Baki to go on leave until cleared of wrongdoing
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Opposition lawmaker Lim Kit Siang today insisted that Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, who is embroiled in a stock trading controversy, has not been cleared of wrongdoing and as such...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:56:53 +0800Report: Kota Kuala Muda school told to shut down after dozens of students catch Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Kota Kuala Muda Secondary School in Sungai Petani, Kedah, has been told to shut down after 33 of its students tested positive for Covid-19, Berita Harian reported today. The 33 cases were detected after 61 students were.....
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:46:54 +0800Appellate court rules Sabah-born man is Malaysian citizen, after 15-year wait as stateless person
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — In a majority decision today, the Court of Appeal ruled that a stateless man born in Sabah to a Malaysian father and a mother of uncertain nationality is entitled to Malaysian citizenship. Wong Kueng Hui, who is now 27, had.....
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:22:27 +0800CovidNow: 41.6pc of Malaysia’s adult population received booster shot
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — A total of 127,066 individuals of the adult population in the country received the Covid-19 booster dose yesterday. This brings the cumulative number of booster doses administered as of yesterday to ...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:18:23 +0800Malaysia logs nine new Covid-19 deaths, national toll now at 31,818
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Nine more people have died in Malaysia from Covid-19, according to the Health Ministry’s latest data updated at midnight, putting the country’s overall fatalities at 31,818. None of the latest deaths were recorded as...
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:58:49 +0800Umno’s Nur Jazlan says snap polls necessary for Johor, will benefit state politically and economically
JOHOR BARU, Jan 19 — Holding a snap election in Johor would be a necessary move to free the southern state from political uncertainty and bring about stability that will translate to a much-needed economic boost, said a Johor Umno leader. Datuk...
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:43:51 +0800PM Ismail Sabri thanks well-wishers on his 62nd birthday
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed his thanks to all who conveyed their well wishes and prayers in conjunction with his 62nd birthday today. “Thank you to all who sent their well wishes, prayers...
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:39:52 +0800PM’s Dept won’t intervene in case of senior judge accused of moral misconduct, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) will in no way intervene in a case of allegations of moral misconduct involving a senior Shariah judge. Its minister Idris Ahmad said the matter was handed to the police.....
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:01:06 +0800Finance minister: BSN MyRinggit-i Banjir allocation increased to RM150m
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The allocation of the Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) MyRinggit-i Banjir personal financing facility has been increased from RM100 million to RM150 million, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said. He said the....
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:44:35 +0800Positive indicators show Malaysia’s GDP growth of 5.5-6.5pc in 2022 can be achieved, says finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — Positive indicators, including the declining jobless rate, have shown that national economic growth of 5.5-6.5 per cent this year can be achieved, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Although still...
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:57:30 +0800Floods: 74,285 household heads have received compassionate cash aid payment, according to Nadma
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — A total of 74,285 (64.1 per cent) heads of household (KIR) impacted by the first wave of the north-east monsoon (MTL) floods have received the compassionate cash aid (BWI) to date, while the payment for another 36,639 KIR is....
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:30:26 +0800Govt allocates RM635m for welfare of senior citizens, says deputy minister
LABUAN, Jan 18 — The government has taken the first step by putting the welfare and interests of the elderly as a priority by allocating RM635 million this year for welfare assistance, care institutions and the Activity Centre for Older Persons...
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:27:49 +0800Transport minister: Proposed school bus service lifespan extension must prioritise overall safety
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — A proposal by school bus operators that the government extend the service lifespan of school buses to 35 years needs to be fine-tuned based on overall safety factors as it involves students, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee....