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Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said he and other Cabinet members merely followed then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s decision on Batu Puteh as they were new to the government. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Anthony Loke: Decision on Batu Puteh followed Dr Mahathir’s lead as it was first Cabinet meeting for many

Motorcyclists made up the biggest group of red light violators at near 40,000, the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department disclosed. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Traffic cops issue almost 100,000 summonses to red light runners from Jan to Nov 2024

A company manager was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on suspicion of soliciting and accepting RM375,000 in bribes to obtain a State award with the ‘Datuk Seri’ title for an individual two years ago. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

MACC arrests company manager over RM375,000 bribe linked to ‘Datuk Seri’ title in Melaka

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysia has made significant progress in the implementation of 5G technology, with over 52 per cent of users now having access to the network. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Fahmi: Malaysia’s 5G adoption jumps to 52pc, nearing Jendela Phase One targets

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Malaysia remains resolutely committed to a rules-based international order as the global economy becomes more fragmented. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Malaysia committed to rules-based international order, will ‘uphold the principles of free and fair trade’, says Anthony Loke

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Freedom of Information Bill will be tabled in Parliament next year. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

PM Anwar: Freedom of Information Bill to be tabled in Parliament next year

Penang Hill Corporation, in collaboration with Rapid Penang and the state government, will provide a free shuttle service between Penang Hill and Komtar for five days from December 25 to 29. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Free shuttle between Penang Hill and Komtar to run during school holidays from Dec 25 to 29

According to the charge, a policeman and another person who is still at large are accused of committing the gang robbery against Robin Miah by robbing him of gold bars weighing an estimated 1499.81 grammes worth RM580,345.26, cash worth RM7,000 and a Redmi Note 13 mobile phone belonging to the victim. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Policeman pleads not guilty to Jalan Pudu gang robbery involving gold bars worth over RM500,000, cash and phone

Bangladeshi migrant workers waiting in line outside the Bangladeshi High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. A migrant rights activist Any Hall recently highlighted that a Malaysia-based factory supplying components to a prominent electronics company had not paid its workers since May 2024. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Electronics maker faces Labour Dept inquiry Over RM806,310 in unpaid wages, substandard housing to Bangladeshi workers

A rare sighting of a dugong in the diver’s haven of Mabul Island yesterday has gotten local conservationists excited. — Video screencap via Facebook/Aloha Mabul Scuba Lodge

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Rare dugong sighting near Mabul Island in Sabah excites local conservationists, sparks calls for marine protection

A general view at the sinkhole in front of Wisma Melayu at Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur August 28, 2024. Repair works at the ground zero site of the sinkhole incident in front of Wisma Melayu are expected to be completed by the end of this month, the Dewan Negara was told today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Dr Zaliha: Govt allocates RM10m for soil studies as Wisma Melayu sinkhole repairs at Jalan Masjid India near completion

Global Human Rights Federation president S. Shashi Kumar (second from right) at a peaceful demonstration to protest alleged abuses against Hindu minorites outside the Bangladeshi High Commission in Kuala Lumpur on August 11, 2024. — Picture from Global Human Rights Federation website

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Human rights activist loses appeal to mount private charges against Islamic preachers Muhammad Zamri, Firdaus Wong for allegedly insulting non-Muslim practices

Radin Imran Radin Mohd Yassin, 62, (centre) at the Sessions Court in Johor Baru July 31, 2024. The KL High Court today set January 20 to hear the prosecution’s application for the five family members of the suspect in the Ulu Tiram police station who are charged with He pleaded not guilty to all the charges before terrorism-related offences to be tried together. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Prosecution seeks joint trial for five family members in Ulu Tiram police attack case, court to decide on Jan 20

Lorry driver S. Vinudharan was charged under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Amendment 1999), which is punishable with a jail sentence of not less than five years and a maximum of 10 years, and a fine of not less than RM20,000 and not more than RM50,000. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

Lorry driver claims trial to dangerous driving that killed two teens in Melaka last Christmas Eve

Big waves crash onto Pantai Cahaya Bulan in Kota Baru, Kelantan on December 16, 2024. MetMalaysia forecasts non-stop rain for the next three days in the two east coast states and parts of Pahang from December 17, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

MetMalaysia warns of three-day continuous rain for Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang from today

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said proposals related to the definition and classification of the T15 income group are being refined and will be decided by the Cabinet soon. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 Dec 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Noise complaints sour opening of new car park in Kota Kinabalu

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

Anthony Loke: Decision on Batu Puteh followed Dr Mahathir’s lead as it was first Cabinet meeting for many

Traffic cops issue almost 100,000 summonses to red light runners from Jan to Nov 2024

MACC arrests company manager over RM375,000 bribe linked to ‘Datuk Seri’ title in Melaka

Fahmi: Malaysia’s 5G adoption jumps to 52pc, nearing Jendela Phase One targets

Malaysia committed to rules-based international order, will ‘uphold the principles of free and fair trade’, says Anthony Loke

PM Anwar: Freedom of Information Bill to be tabled in Parliament next year

Free shuttle between Penang Hill and Komtar to run during school holidays from Dec 25 to 29

Policeman pleads not guilty to Jalan Pudu gang robbery involving gold bars worth over RM500,000, cash and phone

Electronics maker faces Labour Dept inquiry Over RM806,310 in unpaid wages, substandard housing to Bangladeshi workers

Rare dugong sighting near Mabul Island in Sabah excites local conservationists, sparks calls for marine protection

Dr Zaliha: Govt allocates RM10m for soil studies as Wisma Melayu sinkhole repairs at Jalan Masjid India near completion

Human rights activist loses appeal to mount private charges against Islamic preachers Muhammad Zamri, Firdaus Wong for allegedly insulting non-Muslim practices

Prosecution seeks joint trial for five family members in Ulu Tiram police attack case, court to decide on Jan 20

Lorry driver claims trial to dangerous driving that killed two teens in Melaka last Christmas Eve

MetMalaysia warns of three-day continuous rain for Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang from today

Economy minister: Cabinet to finalise T15 group definition, classification soon