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Hoteliers predict the increase in room rates due to sales and service tax (SST) should not weigh down the local travel industry. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 26 Feb 2024

Hotel rate hikes from SST won’t hurt Malaysian tourism but might turn off local travellers, groups say

Police are appealing to the public for information on the attack. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

Lorry driver slashed to death in coffee shop in Kulim

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid said police did not receive any notification of the assembly from the organisers. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

Don't join Bersih assembly in KL on Tuesday, warn police

The federation was informed that Shanghai Fudan University has been approached about setting up a campus in Malaysia. — Picture courtesy of fudan.edu.cn

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

Invite top Chinese universities to set up branches in Sarawak, state government urged

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaking during the closing ceremony of the Central Zone Madani Rakyat programme in Kuala Selangor on February 25, 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

More than 120,000 visitors throng Central Zone Madani Rakyat Programme, surpassing target

There have been allegations that Ramadan bazaar sites in previous years had been exploited by irresponsible parties who took advantage by renting out the sites at higher rates to other traders. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

DBKL told to act against traders exploiting Ramadan bazaar sites

Prime minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it was time to speed up the civil service renumeration for the benefit of civil servants. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

Civil service remuneration scheme review to be expedited

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the proposal to revive the Muafakat Nasional charter is only the view of the spiritual leader of PAS who does not have the authority to make such decisions. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

Umno president says PAS spiritual leader lacks authority to speak of reviving Muafakat

Johor Tourism Director Sharil Nizam Abdul Rahim (fourth right) officiating the launching ceremony of the Johor Baru Central Business District (CBD) Heritage Walk at Sungai Segget, Johor Baru, February 25, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

JB being promoted as favourite destination for Singaporean tourists

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visiting a booth at the Central Zone Madani Rakyat programme in Kuala Selangor on February 25, 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

As prices bite, Anwar says Putrajaya to develop urban farming scheme

Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiating the Penggerak Wanita RISDA (PEWARIS) programme at Cyberview Resort, Cyberjaya, February 25, 2024. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

DPM Zahid: Record RM329b investments will buffer Malaysia against ailing ringgit

The victim was ordered to transfer all her savings into several accounts. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

Taiping housewife loses RM181,650 to phone scam

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

Govt to introduce targeted urban agriculture programme, says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded the Unity Government’s Members of Parliament (MPs) to maintain decorum and ensure the quality of their debates, ahead of the Dewan Rakyat sitting tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

Dewan Rakyat: PM reminds govt MPs to maintain decorum, quality of debates

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

PM Anwar gives ministry, NACCOL until March 20 to settle padi, rice price issue

Malaysia / 25 Feb 2024

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Explained: Why Najib isn’t heading to house arrest just yet despite his new court victory

‘Semua Salah DAP’? Loke raps Hadi for linking party to Najib’s house arrest addendum, says Cabinet uninvolved with Pardons Board

Johor-Singapore SEZ could add RM20b to Malaysia’s GDP, property firm says

‘Tayar celup’ under scope: What are retreaded tyres, and why do Malaysian heavy vehicles use them?

AWAS! Think you can trick the speed trap cameras? New point-to-point system will catch you

Citing PM Anwar’s remarks, Najib calls for review of 1MDB charges

Don’t miss out on ‘nasi lemak’ with ‘three heavenly kings’ at Fullman Kopitiam in Cheras

Two nursery teachers in Ipoh charged with alleged negligence leading to boy’s drowning

How Canada’s Justin Trudeau went from shooting star to political liability

Fewer babies, bigger bills: Malaysia’s population shift unpacked

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

Quitting as Canada PM, Trudeau blames own Liberal party’s backstabbing

Hotel rate hikes from SST won’t hurt Malaysian tourism but might turn off local travellers, groups say

Lorry driver slashed to death in coffee shop in Kulim

Don't join Bersih assembly in KL on Tuesday, warn police

Invite top Chinese universities to set up branches in Sarawak, state government urged

More than 120,000 visitors throng Central Zone Madani Rakyat Programme, surpassing target

DBKL told to act against traders exploiting Ramadan bazaar sites

Civil service remuneration scheme review to be expedited

Umno president says PAS spiritual leader lacks authority to speak of reviving Muafakat

JB being promoted as favourite destination for Singaporean tourists

As prices bite, Anwar says Putrajaya to develop urban farming scheme

DPM Zahid: Record RM329b investments will buffer Malaysia against ailing ringgit

Taiping housewife loses RM181,650 to phone scam

Govt to introduce targeted urban agriculture programme, says PM Anwar

Dewan Rakyat: PM reminds govt MPs to maintain decorum, quality of debates

PM Anwar gives ministry, NACCOL until March 20 to settle padi, rice price issue

PM officially closes Central Zone Madani Rakyat programme