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Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s monopole transmission towers are illuminated in vibrant colours in conjunction with the 2025 New Year celebrations on Jan 1, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Now shining: Penang official says TNB’s RM500m monopoles fully operational

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang preschooler dies after getting stuck in folding table

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Pinkfish Countdown 2024 organisers vow full cooperation for police probe into reveller deaths

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan has confirmed the death of Yap Xin Yuan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Selangor cops: Banting body identified by DNA test as teen missing from lion dance training

An electrical switch box with fire damage is pictured at the KLCC LRT station on Jan 2, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Fire breaks out at KLCC LRT station

The report states that the proposed EPF contribution rate for non-citizen employees with a new contract of employment is 11 per cent for employees and 12-13 per cent for employers, depending on salary compensation. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 17 h ago

AmInvestment forecasts RM1.7b boost to Malaysia’s equity market from non-citizen employees’ EPF contributions

The introduction of the Quick Response (QR) code system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for autogate clearance will not compromise security, particularly with regards to the entry of foreign nationals into Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

No compromise on security: KLIA’s QR code autogates speed up clearance, says Immigration Dept

The Fiji government on Thursday said police were investigating incidents involving two crew members of Australian airline Virgin Australia who were allegedly victims of rape and theft in Nadi in the early hours of New Year’s Day. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Fiji police investigate Virgin crew’s alleged rape, theft on New Year’s Day

Handwritten messages of hope, peace, joy and love can be seen in the background as a man decorates the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur on December 24, 2024. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 16 h ago

Should Christmas celebrations held at a ministry be an issue? — Hafiz Hassan

A file photograph shows a view of the Penang International Airport. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Penang CM moots combining LRT, airport expansion works to minimise pain to public

Four officers from the Wangsa Maju branch of the Voluntary Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) have been summoned to provide statements in connection with an investigation into vehicles allegedly approved by the centre despite failing to meet the required standards. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Four Wangsa Maju Puspakom officers under probe for approving unfit vehicles, CEO vows action

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia’s ECRL progress recapped: Latest updates, station details and why it matters

Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohamad Lazim Ismail said 67 individuals were inspected during the raid on an entertainment centre. — Picture from Facebook/IPPD Wangsa Maju

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Policewoman on leave tests positive for multiple drugs in Jln Tun Razak raid

The retail industry in the UK went through a huge shake-up in 2024 that saw major British brands like Ted Baker, Homebase and Carpetright shutdown after entering insolvency during the year. — AFP file pic

Money / 11 h ago

Over 13,000 UK stores closed down in 2024; retail experts predict more to shut down in 2025 due to rising costs

Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir is applying for a temporary stay on the RM5 million payment to the Inland Revenue Board. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Mukhriz wins court nod to challenge RM5m additional tax assessment by IRB

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2 m ago

Wisma Putra confirms a Malaysian detained in Saudi Arabia, amid reports of comedian using marijuana on way to umrah

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is assisting the Malaysian detained in Saudi Arabia. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Wisma Putra has confirmed the detention of a Malaysian in Saudi Arabia, saying it has extended consular assistance to the individual.In a statement to Bernama yesterday, the Foreign Ministry said efforts are ongoing to ensure local laws protect that person’s rights.“The ministry will closely coordinate...

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Selangor Police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said six police reports have been received over seven patients with the same symptoms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 m ago

Cops await toxicology report of four deaths in Sunway concert, but suspect drugs as three others showed same symptoms

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Malaysia’s ECRL progress recapped: Latest updates, station details and why it matters

Four officers from the Wangsa Maju branch of the Voluntary Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) have been summoned to provide statements in connection with an investigation into vehicles allegedly approved by the centre despite failing to meet the required standards. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Four Wangsa Maju Puspakom officers under probe for approving unfit vehicles, CEO vows action

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The KLCC LRT station is temporarily closed after a switchgear panel there caught fire this afternoon. Rapid Rail is advising commuters to use the adjacent Persiaran KLCC Station and Ampang Park Station to continue their journey and has also provided free shuttle service there. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Rapid Rail temporarily shuts KLCC LRT station after fire, redirects commuters to use Persiaran KLCC and Ampang Park

The Pahang state government has launched an initiative to sponsor lunch for all Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 candidates sitting for their written examinations with the exception of those residing in hostels, from today until February 6. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Lunch is on us: Pahang backs SPM candidates with free meals until Feb 6

The introduction of the Quick Response (QR) code system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for autogate clearance will not compromise security, particularly with regards to the entry of foreign nationals into Malaysia. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

No compromise on security: KLIA’s QR code autogates speed up clearance, says Immigration Dept

The police said they would not compromise with any officer or personnel involved in misconduct. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

15 h ago

Bukit Aman: 147 police officers sacked in 2024, most cases involved drugs and court convictions

Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohamad Lazim Ismail said 67 individuals were inspected during the raid on an entertainment centre. — Picture from Facebook/IPPD Wangsa Maju

15 h ago

Policewoman on leave tests positive for multiple drugs in Jln Tun Razak raid

An electrical switch box with fire damage is pictured at the KLCC LRT station on Jan 2, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

15 h ago

Fire breaks out at KLCC LRT station

KTMB announced that tickets for these additional ETS trains will go on sale tomorrow. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

15 h ago

KTMB adds two more ETS trains for Chinese New Year, sale starts tomorrow

Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s monopole transmission towers are illuminated in vibrant colours in conjunction with the 2025 New Year celebrations on Jan 1, 2025. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Now shining: Penang official says TNB’s RM500m monopoles fully operational

Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir is applying for a temporary stay on the RM5 million payment to the Inland Revenue Board. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

16 h ago

Mukhriz wins court nod to challenge RM5m additional tax assessment by IRB

A file photograph shows a view of the Penang International Airport. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

16 h ago

Penang CM moots combining LRT, airport expansion works to minimise pain to public

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan has confirmed the death of Yap Xin Yuan. — Bernama pic

17 h ago

Selangor cops: Banting body identified by DNA test as teen missing from lion dance training

The area around Sekolah Menengah Ugama Arab (SMUA) Al-Falah, Rantau Panjang, remains inundated by floods on the first day of the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) written examination. — Bernama pic

17 h ago

Education Ministry says identified 133 alternative centres for SPM exams in case of floods

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek presented a chart showing the number of students sitting for the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination during a special press conference on the operation of the SPM 2024 at her ministry today. — Bernama pic

18 h ago

Education Minister Fadhlina: Attendance rate for SPM 2024 hits 97pc

Prasarana says there was a 30 per cent increase of ridership on New Year's Eve. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

18 h ago

Rapid KL breaks record on New Year’s Eve, with 1.5 million daily passengers highest in history

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

18 h ago

Pinkfish Countdown 2024 organisers vow full cooperation for police probe into reveller deaths

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