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Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaks at the 2024 Umno General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur on August 14, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Umno cancels Najib rally following Istana, IGP’s remarks

In a statement this evening, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said those seeking pardons must submit their applications to the Pardons Board, in accordance with the law, rather than through public assemblies or other unlawful means. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

IGP: Respect legal channels for pardons, avoid unlawful gatherings

Rohingya refugees waiting to be rescued as their vessel approaches Aceh last year. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia ramps up patrols after Myanmar migrant boat landings on Langkawi

Putrajaya will pilot a QR code system for immigration clearance at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2 from this month to reduce congestion. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

KLIA immigration clearance in just five seconds? Here’s what you need to know about the QR code lanes

File picture of Immigration officers processing entry documents for tourists entering Malaysia. The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has confirmed receiving a complaint against the Immigration Department for approving a Check Out Memo (COM) application without the knowledge or presence of any of the directors of the company involved. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

EAIC: Immigration officer failed to verify documents before approving foreign workers’ exit papers

Bentong District police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the incident took place around 6.30pm, when a 27-year-old female victim and a 26-year-old male victim were walking in Pekan Gohtong Jaya and were approached by four unknown men who forced them into a BMW luxury car. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Manhunt for four suspects in abduction, robbery of Chinese tourists in Bentong

The collision at around 6pm saw both vehicles crashing into a small ditch on the left side of the road, and the 57-year-old victim dying at the scene. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Bukit Aman senior officer in Jeram crash that killed motorcyclist may have had ‘micro sleep’, says Selangor top cop

On November 11 last year, the High Court dismissed the Malaysian Bar’s application for leave to initiate a judicial review of the Pardons Board’s decision. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Malaysian Bar appeals High Court’s rejection of challenge to Najib’s pardon

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan clarified that the upcoming solidarity assembly for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice on Monday is peaceful. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

PAS says the rally must go on, reaffirms respect for Agong’s prerogative

Akmal said today that while he respects the party’s stance and the royal decree, his personal commitment to Najib remains unchanged. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Umno Youth chief says he will attend Jan 6 Najib solidarity rally in personal capacity despite party’s withdrawal

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has removed Vice President Sara Duterte from the National Security Council, according to an executive order released Friday, a month after she allegedly plotted to kill him. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

Marcos removes VP Duterte from Philippines security council amid alleged assassination plot

Some of the seized drugs were displayed during a press conference at the Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters, January 3, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

New Year’s Eve drug bust: Five nabbed, narcotics worth RM1.08m seized and mini lab uncovered in Selangor raids

About a dozen nuns performed hand chops and high kicks, some of them wielding swords, as they showed off their martial art skills to hundreds of cheering well-wishers at the long-awaited reopening of their nunnery in Nepal. — Reuters pic
Life  / 16 h ago

Nuns with ninja skills: Nepal’s kung fu nuns flex strength, spirit, and mindfulness

Widely circulated images of guests at the event in question.
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Police warn guests in military-like ceremonial uniforms at Selangor event of legal consequences

Last December 28, a 23-second video went viral, showing a group of individuals performing zikir in a loud and unusual manner at a cemetery in Danau Kota, Setapak, raising concerns, especially among the Muslim community. — A screenshot of the viral video
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Jawi wraps up probe into zikir performance at Setapak cemetery, seeks FT mufti’s guidance

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The National Union of Bank Employees (Nube) said the RM1.00 fee, charged for cash withdrawals from automated teller machines (ATMs) outside a customer’s banking network, was waived in April 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic but reinstated in February 2022. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Bank worker union calls on PayNet, Bank Negara and 11 banks to scrap RM1 ATM fee, cites financial hardships faced by lower-income groups

PBAPP advised affected users to store sufficient water for use during the scheduled water supply disruption and apologised for any inconvenience caused. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Scheduled water disruption to affect 4,489 accounts in Air Itam from Dec 5 to Dec 6

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said these changes aim to address concerns about the misuse of digital platforms and enhance protections. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

What you should know about: Proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act

Seri Alam police chief Superintendent Mohd Sohaimi Ishak (centre) showing the repacked narcotics in diarrhea medicine packets used by the drug syndicates to avoid detection. – Picture courtesy of Johor police
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Pasir Gudang drug syndicate busted repackaging narcotics as diarrhoea medicine, 5,300 addicts targeted

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today said the RM60 million he had received in 2011 in his personal AmIslamic bank account was a donation. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Najib: RM60m was Saudi king's donation to help me be PM again, I opened personal account on my aide's suggestion

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of his visiting counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusm? of Timor Leste. Also present, Minister of Foreign Affairs Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

PM Anwar hosts luncheon for Timor Leste’s Xanana Gusmão, shares lighthearted ‘Dia Datang’ moment

In total, visitors from 60 countries have been given this auto gate facility for Immigration clearance into Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Malaysia extends auto gate facility to visitors from 53 more countries, plans QR code system for faster checks

The proposed amendments seek to make changes to the composition of the commission, to expand the functions of the commission, to provide for the separation of roles of the chairman and the chief executive officer, to increase the monetary value of contracts which the commission may enter into and other related matters. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Govt moves to boost MCMC’s powers, enforce stricter oversight, accountability and clearer separation of roles

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex, December 2, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Najib begins reading his 525-page witness statement in 1MDB trial, says wasn’t first to wear double PM-MOF hat 

Two senate members took their oath of office before Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Two senate members sworn in today

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said developers should conduct more in-depth market studies to identify the type of housing needed and ensure the prices offered are reasonable to address the issue of unsold properties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Perak unsold homes drop to 3,039 in 2024 but six projects abandoned, says state exco

A screenshot of Ernest Zacharevic's Instagram Story after seeing his artwork on an AirAsia livery. Zacharevic, who gained fame for his street murals in Penang, expressed his determination to take further action if the airline continued to use his work without consent.
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

AirAsia says in talks with Penang mural artist Ernest Zacharevic over use of his artwork on plane livery

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today tabled a Bill to amend the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA) ‘Act 588’ for its first reading. –– Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Communications minister tables Bill to amend cybercrime laws in Parliament

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim accompanies Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, during the Official Welcoming Ceremony at Dataran Perdana, Perdana Putra Building, December 2, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

PM Anwar welcomes Timor-Leste PM at Perdana Putra

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that while the government acknowledges the fairness of these advancements, there is still a need for continued improvement in performance as the public expects better services from the civil service. –– Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Time to step up: Match SSPA pay hike with higher performance, PM Anwar tells civil servants

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the ministry was studying the matter with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Dec 2024

Transport Ministry mulls cargo hub proposal for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport