Archive for Malaysia

A man visits an exhibit during the launch of the National Scam Awareness Campaign in Kuala Lumpur on October 3, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Scammers took Malaysians for RM1.2b from Jan to Oct, Teo Nie Ching says

Mavcom executive chairman Datuk Seri Saripuddin Kasim today stressed the importance of transparency and integrity, as well as the goal of protecting the welfare of workers in aviation companies holding Mavcom-issued licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Salaries, EPF, Socso contributions unpaid? Mavcom urges aviation workers to report issues in whistleblower form

Lembaga Tabung Haji will allocate an estimated RM261 million in haj financial assistance for first-time muassasah pilgrims during the 1446H/2025M pilgrimage season. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Tabung Haji maintains Haj cost at RM33,300, allocates RM261m for Malaysian pilgrims in 2025 subsidies

Mavcom executive chairman Datuk Seri Saripuddin Kasim however said that failure to make Socso payments would not necessarily result in an aviation company being denied a licence from the commission. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Mavcom: Aviation firms’ licence renewals based on multiple factors, not just unpaid Socso contributions

During a joint press conference with Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the northern provinces in Malaysia need additional focus and investment, similar to the needs of the southern provinces in Thailand. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Malaysia, Thailand set ambitious US$30b trade target by 2027

TikTok has permanently banned the account of activist and graphic artist Fahmi Reza, allegedly due to multiple policy violations. — Pictures via Instagram/kuasasiswa

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Activist and graphic artist Fahmi Reza questions TikTok Malaysia after permanent account ban during university livestream

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, for an official reception at Perdana Putra, December 16, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

PM Anwar appoints former Thai PM Thaksin as informal adviser for Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship in 2025

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said 136 children under Global Ikhwan Services & Business Holdings Berhad, whose families have not claimed them, are being housed in nine institutions under the Social Welfare Department. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Nancy Shukri: 136 GISB children placed in nine institutions under Social Welfare Dept as families yet to claim them

Socso group CEO Datuk Seri Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed and Mavcom executive chairman Datuk Seri Saripuddin Kasim exchange documents during the MOU signing ceremony at Wisma Perkeso, December 16, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Mavcom and Socso join forces to protect aviation workers from unpaid contributions, ensure job placement opportunities

The High Court here today ordered Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to pay RM400,000 of the judgment sum to former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng in a defamation suit by December 31. — Bernama pics

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Court allows conditional deferment for Muhyiddin in RM1.4m defamation suit, must pay RM400,000 to Guan Eng by Dec 31

A retired renovation contractor from Penang won the RM21.3 million Toto 4D Jackpot 1 on December 8 by betting on the car registration numbers of his family members. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Penang retiree wins RM21.3m Toto 4D Jackpot with family car numbers, shares prize with Selangor bettor

Malaysia Airlines is expanding its services for the upcoming peak travel season by introducing 112 extra red-eye flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and East Malaysia from December 19 to January 1, 2025. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Malaysia Airlines expands services with 112 additional red-eye flights to and from Sabah, Sarawak for peak travel period from Dec 19 to Jan 1; fixed fares for Chinese New Year

The wreckage of one of the two helicopters that crashed at TLDM stadium, April 3, 2024, during training for a flyover for the 90th Navy Day celebration. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

2024 in review: Fires, boat capsizes and helicopters’ mid-air collision among Sarawak’s deadliest incidents

According to police, the Toyota Vios is believed to have lost control and entered the opposite lane before colliding with the Proton Persona coming from Kota Tinggi. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Negeri Johor

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

Three family members killed in head-on crash between two cars in Mersing; five-year-old daughter of driver treated for head injuries

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

DNA from carcass found in Sri Aman confirms first record of Sei whale in Sarawak waters, says Sarawak Forestry

The badly damaged Honda car used by Abang Adib Abang Ali from Brunei in the drag race. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 16 Dec 2024

News

‘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

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

Noise complaints sour opening of new car park in Kota Kinabalu

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

Scammers took Malaysians for RM1.2b from Jan to Oct, Teo Nie Ching says

Salaries, EPF, Socso contributions unpaid? Mavcom urges aviation workers to report issues in whistleblower form

Tabung Haji maintains Haj cost at RM33,300, allocates RM261m for Malaysian pilgrims in 2025 subsidies

Mavcom: Aviation firms’ licence renewals based on multiple factors, not just unpaid Socso contributions

Malaysia, Thailand set ambitious US$30b trade target by 2027

Activist and graphic artist Fahmi Reza questions TikTok Malaysia after permanent account ban during university livestream

PM Anwar appoints former Thai PM Thaksin as informal adviser for Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship in 2025

Nancy Shukri: 136 GISB children placed in nine institutions under Social Welfare Dept as families yet to claim them

Mavcom and Socso join forces to protect aviation workers from unpaid contributions, ensure job placement opportunities

Court allows conditional deferment for Muhyiddin in RM1.4m defamation suit, must pay RM400,000 to Guan Eng by Dec 31

Penang retiree wins RM21.3m Toto 4D Jackpot with family car numbers, shares prize with Selangor bettor

Malaysia Airlines expands services with 112 additional red-eye flights to and from Sabah, Sarawak for peak travel period from Dec 19 to Jan 1; fixed fares for Chinese New Year

2024 in review: Fires, boat capsizes and helicopters’ mid-air collision among Sarawak’s deadliest incidents

Three family members killed in head-on crash between two cars in Mersing; five-year-old daughter of driver treated for head injuries

DNA from carcass found in Sri Aman confirms first record of Sei whale in Sarawak waters, says Sarawak Forestry

Bruneian loses life in Sandakan drag battle crash, race unsanctioned