LAHAD DATU, April 1 — The establishment of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) 11 years ago was a serious and critical matter taken at that time to ensure security on the east coast of Sabah and its effects are being enjoyed now. Its commander, Datuk Victor Sanjos said the decision to do so was … Read more
KUCHING, March 24 — The Federal Government respects Sarawak’s decision to postpone registration for the Central Database Hub (Padu), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister said however that so far, the Sarawak government has not provided the reasons for the decision. “As the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Public pressure played no role in the government’s decision not to take over hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games from Australia, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the Cabinet made its decision based on a thorough presentation given by the Youth and Sports Ministry. “In our discussion that was not … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 ― The government has assured to prioritise the rakyat’s interests amidst talks on hosting the Commonwealth Games 2026, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has said. She said the decision needed further scrutiny and should not be made hastily. “Whether or not the government decides to host or not to host … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Malaysian Bar today voted to go to court to challenge the legality of the Pardons Board’s decision to reduce former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 12-year jail term and RM210 million fine in relation to the misappropriation of SRC International Sdn Bhd’s RM42 million. At the Malaysian Bar’s … Read more
PETALING JAYA, March 6 — The government has not reached a decision on a proposal to shorten the validity period of accreditation cards for the press, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today amid some criticism that the move might stifle media organisations that are seen as critical of the establishment. The Lembah Pantai MP claimed … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 ― The government will make a decision on the rice supply issue this evening, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the decision would be made after the National Action Council on Cost of Living (NACCOL) meeting today. Anwar, who is chairing the meeting, said the meeting will also … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — The High Court here set April 4 for the decision on an application by Pertubuhan Kebajikan Rumah Bonda Kuala Lumpur (Rumah Bonda) for a judicial review to challenge the Federal Territory Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) action in sealing its premises. Rumah Bonda, through its chairman Siti Bainun Ahd Razali, filed … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — The High Court here set April 4 for the decision on an application by Pertubuhan Kebajikan Rumah Bonda Kuala Lumpur (Rumah Bonda) for a judicial review to challenge the Federal Territory Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) action in sealing its premises. Rumah Bonda, through its chairman Siti Bainun Ahd Razali, filed … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 15 — All parties are urged to accept Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s decree to respect the Federal Court’s ruling on Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid’s case and that the Federal Constitution is upheld as the supreme law of the country. Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd … Read more
