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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, attend the opening of the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament in Parliament House, today. Also present is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, February 26, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

PM Anwar hopes new Parliament meeting will strengthen cooperation

Sultan Ibrahim receives the royal address from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the opening of the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament in Dewan Rakyat, February 16, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Pay heed to issues raised in King’s royal address, says Fahmi

Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the current level of commercial crime and fraud in Sarawak is concerning, with 240 cases involving losses of 7,811,623.87 recorded in the first month of 2024. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Sarawak records losses of over RM7.8m from commercial crimes in first month of 2024, says state police commissioner

The operation to put out the fire involved 14 firefighters, assisted by members of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), MDPM and the People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Bomba: Fire breaks out at Lubok Jong landfill in Kelantan

Datuk Seri Najib Razak is escorted by Prisons Dept personnel at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, February 26, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

1MDB trial: MACC investigator says Switzerland, Barbados, HK didn’t cooperate over bank employees’ interviews

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof at the official opening of the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament in Dewan Rakyat, February 26, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

King’s address filled with advice, reminders for Members of Parliament, says DPM Zahid

Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad (centre) during the presentation of the Certificate of Outstanding Service Award and the 2023 UN Commended Service Certificate in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, February 26, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Fire and Rescue Dept sets up committee to look into drowning of rescue diver in Penang, says D-G

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil with Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din inspecting the preparations for the Malaysian Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024 (MWC2024), February 26, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Fahmi: Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang at the STEM Camp Programme in Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJKC) Cina Chen Moh, Petaling Jaya, February 26, 2024. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Minister announces committee to foster interest in STEM among primary students

JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said although some individuals may have good intentions in burning areas to keep the place tidy, once the flames go out of control, firefighters will still have to respond once it is reported. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Open burning, even with bona fide intent, will create ‘protection vacuum’ for Fire Dept, says D-G

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that out of 260 towns, 155 are classified as part of the ageing group and about 50 per cent of pekan (small towns) have also reached the ageing category. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Stats Dept: 557 out of 1,065 sub-districts in peninsula reached ageing category

For agricultural labourers, there is a risk of accidents whilst operating machinery. For care workers, improper handling of clients could result in fatal accidents. For street vendors, one respondent mentioned that there is a risk of fire when conducting business. Across sectors, informally employed workers face considerable risks when performing their work, making it imperative to protect these workers. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

World Bank: With informal employment set to persist, Putrajaya should protect workforce and offer security

Earlier, during his inaugural royal address at the opening of the Parliament sitting, the King reminded MPs of a number of issues, including the need to formulate a policy to strengthen unity and harmony among Malaysians, bureaucratic red tape in the government delivery system, the country’s debt and political stability. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

King’s decree a clear call for political stability, improved unity, say ministers

Abang Johari places his hands on the globe to symbolically officiate BETC 2024 while Dr Sim (third from left), Hazland (second left), Malcolm (second from right) Abdul Aziz (third from right), Robert (fourth left) and others look on. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Premier foresees Sarawak’s lead in country’s renewable energy exports by 2027

Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail, heading a three-member panel of judges, rejected the appeal of former electrician, Taufeeq Mohsein Ahmad Tahir, 38. She said the conviction of the appellant was deemed safe. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Father of five escapes gallows, gets 30 years jail for wife’s murder in KL

Last year, Malaysia welcomed over 3.1 million Indonesian tourists, highlighting the vibrant cultural exchange and friendship shared between the two nations. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

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PM Anwar hosts dinner for Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

King grants audience to Singapore PM Lawrence Wong at Istana Negara

Malaysia, Singapore announce deal on Johor Special Economic Zone

Sepang police: 17-year-old Kajang girl who went missing on Dec 29 found safe in Cheras

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PM Anwar hopes new Parliament meeting will strengthen cooperation

Pay heed to issues raised in King’s royal address, says Fahmi

Sarawak records losses of over RM7.8m from commercial crimes in first month of 2024, says state police commissioner

Bomba: Fire breaks out at Lubok Jong landfill in Kelantan

1MDB trial: MACC investigator says Switzerland, Barbados, HK didn’t cooperate over bank employees’ interviews

King’s address filled with advice, reminders for Members of Parliament, says DPM Zahid

Fire and Rescue Dept sets up committee to look into drowning of rescue diver in Penang, says D-G

Fahmi: Malaysia now ranks number one globally for 5G consistency score

Minister announces committee to foster interest in STEM among primary students

Open burning, even with bona fide intent, will create ‘protection vacuum’ for Fire Dept, says D-G

Stats Dept: 557 out of 1,065 sub-districts in peninsula reached ageing category

World Bank: With informal employment set to persist, Putrajaya should protect workforce and offer security

King’s decree a clear call for political stability, improved unity, say ministers

Premier foresees Sarawak’s lead in country’s renewable energy exports by 2027

Father of five escapes gallows, gets 30 years jail for wife’s murder in KL

Tourism Malaysia expects increase in tourist arrivals from Indonesia this year