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Seemingly directing his barb to the government’s announcements on Chinese New Villages as heritage sites and the inclusion of “bak kut teh” as national heritage food, the Umno MP said such statements would invite rift among the public. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Pointing to Chinese New Village and ‘bak kut teh’ issues, Ismail Sabri tells fellow lawmakers to be mindful of racial statements

Umno Bera MP Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has today renewed his call for the return of the abolished goods and services tax (GST), following the recent hike of sales and services tax (SST) on certain services. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Ismail Sabri again calls for return of GST after recent SST hike

One of the country’s leading tyre manufacturers, Goodyear, said it will be closing down its plant in Shah Alam starting June 30 this year, affecting some 550 positions. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Citing cost reduction, Goodyear to shut down Shah Alam plant in June this year affecting 550 workers

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during his debate on the King’s speech. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Was house arrest part of Najib’s pardon appeal? Ismail Sabri asks Putrajaya

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Distinguished Honorary Professor at the Australian National University (ANU), Professor the Honourable Gareth Evans (right) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Australian National University, Professor Grady Venville (left) after delivering a public lecture at the ANU here today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

PM Anwar: Trying to contain China will only fuel its grievances

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming’s mother received anonymous threatening letters in front of her house in Ayer Tawar warning him to not “challenge Islam”, police have said. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Police: Nga Kor Ming received anonymous letters threatening against ‘challenging Islam’ at mum’s house

A total of 75 projects for the information and communications technology industry (ICT) with an investment value of RM5.42 billion were approved in Selangor from January to September last year. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Selangor records RM5.42b investments in ICT from January to September 2023

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said every sen allocated to the ministry would be channelled for programmes to deal with the cost of living issue. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Domestic Trade Ministry to ensure allocation spent wisely with no leakage, says minister

As chair of Asean in 2025, Malaysia will attempt to breathe new life into Asean-led forums to achieve ‘something of consequence’, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

PM Anwar: Malaysia as Asean chair 2025 to breathe new life into Asean-led forums

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said economic relations between Australia and Malaysia have grown from strength to strength in recent years based on mutual geo-economic interests and the pursuit of regional prosperity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

PM Anwar: Malaysia, Australia forge stronger economic ties through four key frameworks, including RCEP

The prosecution has filed an appeal in the Federal Court against the decision of the Court of Appeal yesterday which acquitted former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad of all nine charges of corruption involving RM3 million over the agency’s purchase of Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites (MPHS) in Kuching, Sarawak. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

AG: Prosecution files appeal against Isa Samad’s acquittal

Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah today said that regulation is not imposed to be a blocker, but rather an enabler, to smooth the path to progress particularly with Malaysia’s position as a leading Islamic finance centre. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Sultan Nazrin: Corporate governance not imposed to be a blocker, but an enabler

As of Feb 29, a total of 7,852 or 97.8 percent of toilet maintenance and minor repair projects in schools and educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) have been successfully concluded. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Education Ministry: 97.8 pc of school toilets maintenance, repair projects completed

Persada Oasis Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, represented by its director Mohd Firdaus Ahmad, 38, pleaded not guilty to the charge before Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

Court in Putrajaya charges umrah handling company, director with failing to comply with Claims Tribunal award order

Former prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak escorted by prison personnel at Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on 7 March, 2024. —Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

In SRC’s US$1.1b suit against Najib, ex-banker says believed Jho Low acting as Najib’s adviser

Policy and Legal Research Officer at C4 Centre, Prishanth Linggaraj delivers his presentation on

Malaysia / 07 Mar 2024

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‘House arrest’ addendum? Pardons Board says no add-on docs in Najib’s file, nor any official order from Palace

Soon Huat-Shevon make history, first Malaysian pair in Malaysia Open semis since 2019

US President-elect Trump to be sentenced for hush money conviction

TV Sarawak top exec arrested, office searched

IGP: Five arrested, including Sarawak broadcasting executive, in money laundering probe under Op Ragada

IGP says police probing for connection between JB and Nilai violence, urges public to remain calm

Johor MACC remands four, including three company directors, for forging land title grants

Najib: I don’t know how Saudi royal got my personal account number to send donations, maybe Jho Low told him

One suspect in Yap Xin Yuan murder case released as prosecution witness, say Kajang police

Malaysia Open: Tang Jie-Ee Wei pair joins Soon Huat-Shevon at mixed doubles semi-finals

Study: Malaysians blame political influence of the rich on country’s economic inequality, six in 10 think their kids will be financially worse off

Education Ministry vows legal action over false claims of 2024 SPM History paper leak

PM Anwar hopes Petros, Petronas hydrogen energy venture can meet May deadline for facilitation

Leaf it to me: How Japan’s ‘poop-master’ ditched toilets for nature’s wipe

Blue balls for Brazzers: Porn sites face traffic hit in France as age checks divert users to social media, VPNs

Pointing to Chinese New Village and ‘bak kut teh’ issues, Ismail Sabri tells fellow lawmakers to be mindful of racial statements

Ismail Sabri again calls for return of GST after recent SST hike

Citing cost reduction, Goodyear to shut down Shah Alam plant in June this year affecting 550 workers

Was house arrest part of Najib’s pardon appeal? Ismail Sabri asks Putrajaya

PM Anwar: Trying to contain China will only fuel its grievances

Police: Nga Kor Ming received anonymous letters threatening against ‘challenging Islam’ at mum’s house

Selangor records RM5.42b investments in ICT from January to September 2023

Domestic Trade Ministry to ensure allocation spent wisely with no leakage, says minister

PM Anwar: Malaysia as Asean chair 2025 to breathe new life into Asean-led forums

PM Anwar: Malaysia, Australia forge stronger economic ties through four key frameworks, including RCEP

AG: Prosecution files appeal against Isa Samad’s acquittal

Sultan Nazrin: Corporate governance not imposed to be a blocker, but an enabler

Education Ministry: 97.8 pc of school toilets maintenance, repair projects completed

Court in Putrajaya charges umrah handling company, director with failing to comply with Claims Tribunal award order

In SRC’s US$1.1b suit against Najib, ex-banker says believed Jho Low acting as Najib’s adviser

Citing overlap with Public Complaints Bureau, Putrajaya told to fold Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission into Ombudsman