JOHOR BARU, May 2 — Johor police have fine-tuned the tasks of police officers and personnel on duty to ensure the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations in the state proceeded smoothly. Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the emphasis was....

KUCHING, May 2 — Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg extends his gratitude to Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) branches and members for their unwavering support to see him continue leading the party. The Premier of Sarawak cum PBB...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The total number of Covid-19 patient admission into health facilities for every 100,000 residents fell 15 per cent in the 17th Epidemiology Week (ME) from April 24 to 30 2022 compared to the 16th ME. Health.....

KUCHING, May 2 — The Sarawak government will not appeal against the decision of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) not to approve its application for a digital bank licence, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said today. “It is okay. We have a second....

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today hosted a Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering for about 800 pe...

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — A Covid-19 Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC) with a capacity of 20 beds has been opened at the Putrajaya Hospital (HPJ) and Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang Hospital (HTAR) as part of preparations to face any possible surge in...

KUCHING, May 2 — Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has reinstated its direct flights to Kuching with twice-weekly flights on Thursday and Sunday in view of the reopening of borders. On every Thursday and Sunday from May 1 to June 30, a Royal Brunei...

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — The Health Ministry (MOH) expects a spike of positive Covid-19 cases after the Aidilfitri celebration but a majority of cases are in categories one and two, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — After over two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia celebrates its first Hari Raya Aidilftiri with some semblance of normalcy as preventive measures are dialed back. While most are looking forward to the country’s first....

KUCHING, May 2 — Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred in front of Wisma Saberkas here at Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg on Thursday. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the incident, which has since gone viral on....

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — North-bound highway traffic was reported to be sloving moving from Tapah to Gopeng as many people were still going back to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri today. A spokesman for the Malaysian Highway...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Police have arrested the driver of a white Toyota Alphard who was videoed zipping recklessly between cars on the Karak Highway yesterday amid the “balik kampung” exodus for Hari Raya Puasa. Gombak district police chief...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reminded the people to continue practising self-discipline to check the spread of Covid-19. He said to protect themselves and the health of those aro...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah performed Aidilfitri prayers at the Federal Territory Mosque, here today.....

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The Health Ministry reported its lowest Covid-19 infections with only 1,503 new cases on the first day of Hari Raya Puasa today. The last time the numbers fell below 2,000 was on April 13 last year when 1,767 new cases in a...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Malaysian Pharmacists Society president Amhari Buang said the sales of face mask is unlikely to see any drop despite the new relaxation of the mask mandate. Amhari told English daily The Star that people will still need to...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The damaged furniture and mud-caked walls left by floodwaters have now been replaced or cleaned in Elizabeth Chong’s family home, but lost forever are old photos and documents that gave a precious glimpse into her...

JOHOR BARU, May 2 — The Johor government today agreed to move the special holiday or occasional holiday for the state from today (May 2) to Wednesday (May 4). Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the decision was made after taking into...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Standard operating procedures requiring face masks outdoors and MySejahtera registrations officially ended yesterday but many Malaysians still kept up both practices out of precaution and lingering concern about Covid-19....

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year will mark the country’s first major festival free of most restrictions since the Covid-19 pandemic hit two years ago, leaving many Malaysians delighted with anticipation. After the locked-down....

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Only two telecommunication companies (telcos), namely Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, have signed an agreement to own an equity stake in Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) for the implementation of the 5G...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) today announced several standard operating procedure (SOP) relaxation guidelines in mosques and surau effective tomorrow (May 2). In a statement today, its director,....

KUCHING, May 1 — Sarawakians are urged to remain united and speak with one voice to continue efforts to restore their eroded rights in the state, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. He said joint efforts are important in implementing.....

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The replacement holiday for Labour Day today will transfer automatically to Wednesday instead of tomorrow, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today. He clarified the matter after the Keeper of the...

KOTA BHARU, May 1 — The Kelantan government has agreed to switch its public holiday (occasional holiday) for the state from its original date of May 5 (Thursday) to May 4 (Wednesday). Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob said the decision was.....

TANJUNG MALIM, May 1 — There still are some motorists who misuse the emergency lane, based on surveillance during this festive period, Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) deputy director (1) Datuk Mohd Nadzri Hussain....

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Malaysians have proven their strength in facing the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic over the past two years and now can relish the joys of Ramadan and Aidilfitri once again, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. The prime.....

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have wished the Malaysian contingent all the best when they compete...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today called on the people to observe good health practices during the Hari Raya celebrations as part of continued efforts to break the Covid-19...

KUCHING, May 1 — A total of 51.6 per cent of children aged five to 11 have been fully vaccinated, according to the Ministry of Health’s CovidNow website. In the same age group, a total of 81.5 per cent have received the first dose of the...