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Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan (3rd from right) attends the inaugural Pet Kingdom Expo in Kota Kinabalu, November 17, 2023. — Picture by Julia Chan

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

DCM: Sabah could be regional pet food player

State Women Development and Social Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said this followed two series of meetings and discussions involving the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and the relevant federal agencies to resolve the problem of unregistered nurseries operating at home. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Selangor bylaws on childcare centres to be standardised, says state exco

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in his application filed on October 16, said that he had planned a holiday with his family abroad and that the holiday was important for him to spend time with his family as this year was a very stressful year for him and his family. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Prosecution: Muhyiddin still faces multiple charges; no permanent passport access

According to the first amended charge, Lim Guan Eng, 60, is alleged of using his position as chief minister of Penang at the time to receive bribes amounting to RM3.3 million, by helping a company owned by Datuk Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli to be appointed to implement a highway and undersea tunnel project in Penang worth RM6,341,383,702. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Guan Eng’s corruption case: Court to study statement of main prosecution witness before it goes to defence

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the government understood the people’s woes regarding this matter during each festive season, especially for those who live in Sabah and Sarawak. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Govt mulls incentives to tackle issue of high airfare during festive seasons, says deputy transport minister

In preparation for this year’s monsoon period, TNB has prepared 247 portable generator sets (gensets), 279 lorries, 38 boats, 296 mobile gensets and 885 four-wheel drive vehicles. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

TNB says ready to mobilise assets, frontline staff during monsoon season

On September 23 last year, the Shah Alam High Court acquitted and discharged Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi of all the charges after ruling that the prosecution had not made out a prima facie case against him. The prosecution then filed its notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Foreign visa system corruption case: Appellate court sets March 18 next year for hearing of prosecution’s appeal against Zahid’s acquittal

NSC director-general Datuk Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin said these threats were due to Malaysia’s unwavering support, particularly expressed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, for Palestinian people who have been victimised by the Israeli regime’s violence. ― AFP pic

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

National Security Council monitors terrorist threats on all platforms, says D-G

Awang Adek stated that the SC has streamlined the process and brought it all together in an online search platform called the SC Investment Checker. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Securities Commission receives 2,873 scam-related complaints in 3Q, says chairman

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Apec Economic Leaders’ Informal Dialogue and Working Lunch in San Francisco November 17, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

At Apec meet, PM Anwar says Gaza crisis due to ‘clear abandonment of moral responsibility’

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan had first proposed a merger, but the recent PBS congress has been reluctant to commit to the concept, instead suggesting they work together first.— Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Kitingan says merger between Sabah STAR, PBS long term target, need to find common ground

Dewan Negara speaker Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said any individual found in violation of the conditions specified could face automatic disqualification from party membership. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Dewan Negara Speaker: Anti-party hopping law allows for action to be taken within political party for members breaking rules

According to a report, businessman Pavitar Singh Manjeet Singh pleaded not guilty to the charge under Section 326 of the Penal Code before Judge Siti Aminah Ghazali.

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Prominent textile merchant claims trial to hurting ex-judge with screwdriver

Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak at the opening ceremony of the15th legislative assembly's first term in George Town November 17, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Penang governor reminds public not to spread baseless lies against state govt

Penang PAS chief Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff is the state's Opposition leader in the legislative assembly this term. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

Penang PAS chief Fauzi Yusof is new state Opposition leader

Haakon Bruaset Kjoel, the Malaysian head of investment management in Telenor Asia, speaks at the study presentation in Kuala Lumpur November 17, 2023. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 17 Nov 2023

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After sandwich maker claims chicken ham was ‘halal’, Jakim says ingredients don’t make the cert

Rumah Tangsi: From tin tycoon’s home to PM’s yellow heritage haven where leaders break bread

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain and strong winds in multiple states until tomorrow

No escape: MACC to collar more bank officers who got loans for blacklisted civil servants

Why speak to 1MDB chairman via Jho Low’s phone? Najib says for ‘convenience’, I was ‘using’ Jho Low for Middle East ties

Digital forensics reveals 15 calls to Ebit Lew from complainant’s phone, witness tells court in sexual harassment trial

India Open 2025: Aaron-Wooi Yik rally hard, join Pearly-Thinaah in Round of 16

IGP renders aid after motorcyclist hurt in crash ahead of his convoy

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal for January 19, ending 15 months of war in Gaza

Man in Subang Jaya arrested for rape after teen girlfriend found pregnant

Judge rolls Muhyiddin’s money laundering, abuse trials into one

‘Becoming Hannah’ vetted by national library, not a religious book, UUM lecturer admits in court

US blockade on AI chips won’t hurt data centres in Malaysia, says Liew Chin Tong

Feast at Fifty Tales this CNY: Savour truffle Hokkien ‘char’, steamed silver pomfret, corn-fed chicken two ways, and more

Jobless woman in Selangor loses over RM2m in crypto scam

DCM: Sabah could be regional pet food player

Selangor bylaws on childcare centres to be standardised, says state exco

Prosecution: Muhyiddin still faces multiple charges; no permanent passport access

Guan Eng’s corruption case: Court to study statement of main prosecution witness before it goes to defence

Govt mulls incentives to tackle issue of high airfare during festive seasons, says deputy transport minister

TNB says ready to mobilise assets, frontline staff during monsoon season

Foreign visa system corruption case: Appellate court sets March 18 next year for hearing of prosecution’s appeal against Zahid’s acquittal

National Security Council monitors terrorist threats on all platforms, says D-G

Securities Commission receives 2,873 scam-related complaints in 3Q, says chairman

At Apec meet, PM Anwar says Gaza crisis due to ‘clear abandonment of moral responsibility’

Kitingan says merger between Sabah STAR, PBS long term target, need to find common ground

Dewan Negara Speaker: Anti-party hopping law allows for action to be taken within political party for members breaking rules

Prominent textile merchant claims trial to hurting ex-judge with screwdriver

Penang governor reminds public not to spread baseless lies against state govt

Penang PAS chief Fauzi Yusof is new state Opposition leader

Over half of Malaysians in 2023 Telenor digital study find new ways to upskill, switch careers and get more money