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Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:33:00 +0800
Finance minister says his focus on economic recovery efforts, not politics
PETALING JAYA, June 16 — Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said he is focusing on economic recovery e...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:32:00 +0800
Sultan tells Johor government to administer state without political bias
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 16 — In an effort to discourage partisan politics in Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar today o...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:29:00 +0800
PM: Incentive for Harimau Malaya’s Asian Cup qualification to be discussed next week 
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will discuss with the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) next...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:18:00 +0800
Apex court gives nod for govt, PSD to appeal against ruling declaring amended pension law null and void
PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — The government of Malaysia and the director-general of the Public Service Department (PSD) were giv...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:27:00 +0800
After irregularity suspected, Saravanan insists Bangladesh agreed to cap recruitment firms at 25
KOTA KINABALU, June 16 — Dhaka and Putrajaya jointly agreed to a limit of 25 agencies to recruit Bangladeshi workers for...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:08:00 +0800
Education minister says will find out why nearly 25,000 candidates sat out SPM 2021
PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — The Education Ministry (MoE) will conduct a post-mortem to find out the reasons why 24,941 register...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:44:00 +0800
Foreign visa trial: Ultra Kirana ex-staff says sent RM3m in suitcase to Zahid at DPM’s official residence
SHAH ALAM, June 17 — A former Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) employee testified today he once delivered RM3 million in cash...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:57:00 +0800
Sultan Ibrahim tells govt to act against those who violate state authority, warns against forcing Johor to leave Malaysia
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 16 — Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of Johor told Putrajaya to respect the state-federal accords t...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:52:00 +0800
July 6 hearing for UK lawyer’s bid to practise in Malaysia, represent Najib in final SRC appeal
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The High Court today fixed July 6 to hear UK lawyer Jonathan Laidlaw’s application to be allowed...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:36:00 +0800
Be patient, don't learn 'deceits' from other parties, Anwar tells PKR members upset with internal polls
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called for calm among members unhappy with the r...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:32:00 +0800
Tok Pa: Malaysia must strive to ensure economic growth equitably shared by all families
KOTA KINABALU, June 16 ― While remaining cautiously optimistic in its near-term economic outlook, Malaysia must strive t...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:08:00 +0800
MRT Corp defends Putrajaya line invite to Najib, says because he tweeted love for trains
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Being bold in declaring his love for trains is what landed former prime minister Datuk Seri N...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:48:00 +0800
PM to meet Zuraida next week before meeting Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today confirmed he will be meeting Datuk Zuraid...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:26:00 +0800
Johor sultan appoints crown prince as regent
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar appointed Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim as the Regent...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:50:00 +0800
Judge recuses self from hearing UK lawyer’s bid to represent Najib in final SRC appeal
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — High Court judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh today voluntarily recused himself from hearing...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:35:00 +0800
Foreign visa trial: Zahid called ‘Monster’ in Ultra Kirana’s cash payment log, High Court told
SHAH ALAM, June 16 — Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) had referred to Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as “Monster”, after the M...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:17:00 +0800
Penang to focus on catching up mainland infrastructure, says Chow
SEBERANG PERAI, June 16 — The Penang government will focus on improving infrastructure in Seberang Perai to bring it in...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:44:00 +0800
All RapidKL rides free for 30 days from today, PM says at new MRT line launch
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that all public transport services under...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:31:00 +0800
SPM 2021: Over 9,600 candidates score straight As; GPN at 4.86
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — A total of 9,696 candidates scored excellent results (A+, A and A-) in all subjects in the Si...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:55:00 +0800
Slow delivery of new cars starting to affect used vehicle market
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Supply disruptions affecting the delivery of new vehicles have slowed the inflow of trade-ins to...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:13:00 +0800
Uncertainty swirls around proposed tourism project for Kuala Selangor Nature Park
KUALA SELANGOR, June 16 — The Kuala Selangor coastline’s mangrove belt acts as a natural buffer against erosion, tida...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:44:00 +0800
Long Covid: Regular exercise key to regaining fitness, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — While most people recover from Covid-19 relatively unscathed, some, however, experience prolonge...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0800
From PMQs to more rigorous scrutiny of public appointments, Batu Kawan MP shares her ideas on how Parliament can be improved
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysian Parliament has a long way to go before it can truly claim to be a world-class inst...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 23:26:00 +0800
Minister: Cabinet agrees to additional interventions to address food supply issues
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The Cabinet today agreed to the implementation of three additional interventions to tackle the c...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:19:00 +0800
Ahead of Friday event, Malaysian Bar says cops refusing to allow march to Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 - The Malaysian Bar said today the police have agreed to facilitate its proposed peaceful march to...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:47:00 +0800
In KL, businessman’s ex-wife files judicial review challenging Syariah Court’s decision
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The former wife of a businessman has filed a judicial review application to challenge the Kuala...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:38:00 +0800
PM: Deputy ministers to wind up debate in future Youth Parliament sittings 
BANGI, June 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has suggested for deputy ministers to be involved in at l...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:09:00 +0800
N. Sembilan Pakatan prepared for earlier GE15, says MB
SEREMBAN, June 15 — The Negri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is prepared to face the 15th General Election (GE...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:54:00 +0800
Religious affairs minister: Syarie Legal Profession Act to be enforced from June 21 
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The Syarie Legal Profession (Federal Territories) Act 2019 [Act 814] will be enforced beginning Jun...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:20:00 +0800
PKB: Land acquisition for Sungai Baru, Kampung Baru redevelopment project must continue
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 —The land acquisition for the Sungai Baru, Kampung Baru redevelopment project must continue as it...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:12:00 +0800
PM: Reward, celebration being considered over Harimau Malaya’s Asian Cup qualification
BANGI, June 15 — The government is considering rewarding the national football team and holding a celebration over their...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:58:00 +0800
Immigration Dept pledges full cooperation with MACC over arrest of seven officers, says D-G
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The Immigration Department will give full cooperation to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:40:00 +0800
Agriculture Ministry says govt to relax restrictions for chicken exports
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The government has agreed to grant special permission for the export of certain chicken-based commo...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:53:00 +0800
Perak MB denies rare earth mining in Gerik within protected forests, as claimed by environmental groups
IPOH, June 15 — Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad today said the rare earth mining project involving lanthan...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:11:00 +0800
Don’t politicise Nenggiri hydroelectric dam project, says Kelantan deputy MB
KOTA BARU, June 15 — The Kelantan government today urged all parties not to politicise the Nenggiri Hydroelectric Dam pr...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:54:00 +0800
Lembah Pantai MP: Why can’t Bank Negara, Bukit Aman track money trail of scam masterminds like they did 1MDB funds?
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil today questioned the ability of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:53:00 +0800
N. Sembilan allows Aidiladha sacrificial rites, says MB
SEREMBAN, June 15 — The “ibadah korban” (sacrificial rites) on Aidiladha, which will be celebrated next month, is allowe...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:44:00 +0800
Finance Ministry: RON97 petrol price up by 11 sen to RM4.83 per litre
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The retail price of RON97 petrol will be higher by 11 sen at RM4.83 per litre, while the prices...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:36:00 +0800
Trial: 1MDB went straight to Najib, bypassed its owner MOF Inc on multi-billion ringgit investment, ex-ministry official says
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Despite being owned by the Finance Ministry’s Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc), 1Malay...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:32:00 +0800
Corporate figure Rozali Ismail says wants to venture into politics, represent Felda settlers
SHAH ALAM, June 15 — Corporate figure Tan Sri Rozali Ismail has expressed intention to venture into politics by setting...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:17:00 +0800
Johor Pakatan, Muda assemblymen say support move to review implementation of Friday, Saturday rest days
JOHOR BARU, June 15 — All Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Parti Ikatan Demokratik Malaysia (Muda) state assemblymen in Johor ha...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:03:00 +0800
Court says won’t proceed to hear Malaysian woman’s bid to leave Islam for Confucianism, Buddhism
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The High Court here today rejected leave for a lawsuit by a Malaysian woman who wants to be decl...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:55:00 +0800
Sarawak declares five divisions as foot and mouth disease control areas following outbreak in Indonesian provinces
KUCHING, June 15 — The state government today declared five divisions of Sarawak as foot and mouth disease (FMD) control...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:41:00 +0800
High Court dismisses Perlis Islamic council's bid to intervene in Loh’s divorce petition, says unilaterally converted kids have no ties to state
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The High Court has today dismissed the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council's (MAI...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0800
Sabah to tap into health and medical tourism market
KOTA KINABALU, June 15 — The newly formed Sabah Health and Wellness Tourism Council (SHWTC) has plans to market Sabah as...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:59:00 +0800
Perak police nab man who ran amok on North-South Expressway
IPOH, June 15 — Police have detained a man who allegedly ran amok after stopping a car in the right lane of KM253 of the...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:34:00 +0800
Guan Eng says policy reboot a must after Malaysia falls in competitiveness ranking
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Federal Opposition lawmaker Lim Guan Eng reiterated his calls for urgent reforms to be put in pl...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:22:00 +0800
Ex-Treasury official: Malaysia on the hook for US$3b due to 1MDB support letter Najib signed in 2013
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The Malaysian government is liable for US$3 billion in debt taken on by a 1Malaysia Development...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:06:00 +0800
Bung Moktar: Repair works on Sandakan roads damaged by landslide to begin next month
SANDAKAN, June 15 ― Repair works on the slope along the road leading to the Sandakan city centre, here, following a l...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:05:00 +0800
PBM joins calls for religious, cultural tolerance; says ‘no place for bigotry’ in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Parti Bangsa Malaysia's (PBM) president-designate Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin today urged Malaysian...



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