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The Malaysian economy is projected to grow by four per cent to five per cent this year, supported by robust domestic demand and an improvement in the external sector, said BNM governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

BNM governor expects Malaysia’s economy to grow 4pc to 5pc this year

Datuk Peter Anthony is seen outside the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur in this file photo taken on August 1, 2022. — Bernama pic

Peter Anthony’s final appeal against conviction and sentence to be heard on July 18

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar urged Lembaga Tabung Haji to improve and strengthen its THiJARI application system from time to time to prevent hacking incidents and mitigate the risk of financial losses for depositors. — Bernama pic

Religious affairs minister urges Tabung Haji to strengthen THiJARI app’s security system to prevent cyber attacks

Police have confirmed the discovery of several bones believed to be human in an abandoned house area in Jalan Besar Tongkang Pechah, Batu Pahat at 11.30am on February 28. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Johor cops: Bones believed to be human found in abandoned house area in Batu Pahat

The Immigration Department in Penang refuted allegations of mistreating detainees at the Juru Detention Depot. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Detainees at Juru Detention Depot receive fair treatment, says Penang Immigration director

The MACC arrested a company director on suspicion of being involved in the submission of false claims for oil storage maintenance, pipe installation and closed-circuit television work amounting to almost RM1 million. — Picture by Choo Choy May

MACC detains company director over alleged false claims worth almost RM1m in Sabah

The retail prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel will remain unchanged from tomorrow (March 7) until March 13, the Ministry of Finance said today. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Retail prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel unchanged until March 13

Former Singapore-based banker Kevin Michael Swampillai is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex March 6, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

In SRC’s US$1.1b suit against Najib, ex-banker says doubted if firm’s directors knew about money being moved around

A telecommunications company CEO plead not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to two counts of fraud related to the awarding of a RM47.25 million contract three years ago. — Unsplash pic

Telco CEO charged with fraud over RM47.25m contract award

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the state government had previously conducted a research mission to prove the existence of Hang Tuah in several countries in Europe and Asia. — Bernama pic

Visit Melaka Year 2024: State to bring back Hang Tuah artefacts, documents in May, says CM

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin said Malaysia emphasises on the need for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to galvanise support, work with like-minded countries beyond the OIC in finding immediate solutions to end Israel’s atrocities against the Palestinians, and to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. — Bernama pic

Deputy foreign minister: Malaysia calls for OIC and global coalition to end Israeli atrocities against Palestinians

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (5th left) poses for a group photo with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Asean leaders at the retreat session in conjunction with the Asean-Australia Special Summit at the Government House March 6, 2024. — Bernama pic

PM Anwar makes official visit to Australia’s capital, solidifying bilateral ties

Lembaga Tabung Haji is reminding the people not open any doubtful messages or posts to avoid falling victims to online scam. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Tabung Haji reminds depositors to be alert of suspicious posts, messages to avoid getting scammed

Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad expressed gratitude after being acquitted and discharged by the Court of Appeal today from nine charges of corruption involving RM3 million in connection with the purchase of the Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites in Kuching. — Bernama pic

Isa Samad thankful, relieved after being freed of corruption charges

Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen said Malaysia needs a comprehensive solution in preparation to becoming an ageing nation by 2030, including the introduction of special insurance for the elderly and focusing primarily on the issue of insufficient retirement savings of the Employees Provident Fund. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

‘Elderly insurance’ needed as Malaysia gears towards ageing nation status, says Kuching City MP

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the state government has achieved its 2023 investment target by securing 189 approved projects involving a total investment of RM10.1 billion. — Bernama pic

Negeri Sembilan achieves record investments of RM10.1b in 2023, says MB