GUA MUSANG, April 25 — Candidates and agents involved in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baru by-election campaign are urged to get a good grasp of anti-corruption laws and the Election Offences Act 1954, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said. He said this to ensure smooth conduct leading to the May … Read more
KOTA SAMARAHAN, March 30 — All parties are reminded to not take matters into their own hands following another incident whereby a Molotov cocktail was hurled at a KK Mart convenience store in Sungai Isap, Kuantan, at 5am this morning. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the public should respect and abide by the … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, March 18 — The Court of Appeal today issued the Attorney-General Chamber (AGC) an ultimatum to decide on Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s representation for the AGC’s consideration to discontinue its appeal in the latter’s acquittal in the foreign visa system (VLN) contract case. A three-member bench led by Court of … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Tan Sri Nazir Razak has joined in opposing the proposed constitutional amendment on the citizenship of foundlings which would require registration before they are one year of age, saying that the proposed amendment goes against what Malaysia’s founding fathers intended. Advertisement The two amendments — citizenship for overseas-born children of … Read more
CYBERJAYA, March 14 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urged the president of Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma), Aminuddin Yahaya, to check his facts before hurling accusations at the government. He asked Aminuddin to meet Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi regarding any qualms that he might have about the recent Bumiputera Economic Congress and … Read more
BERLIN, March 14 ― Malaysia, the world’s second-biggest palm oil producer, has urged Germany to adopt a more inclusive and fair approach regarding palm oil exports to Europe. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed Malaysia’s concern that European Union (EU) policies on climate change, including its Deforestation Regulation, may serve as a form … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has instructed all highway concessionaires to make thorough preparations, especially during peak hours, to ensure highway users have comfortable, safe and smooth travels throughout Ramadan. Its director-general, Datuk Sazali Harun, said in a statement today LLM anticipated an increase in traffic volume on tolled highways … Read more
IPOH, March 9 — Government officers in Perak do not need to be defensive but to accept complaints from the public with an open mind, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. He said the complaints are feedback that plays a role in further improving the quality of service in the respective government departments. “Complaints, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) will strengthen the development of electronic sports (esports), which has high potential for the country’s economy, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Its Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said that esports are also seen as capable of producing many industry players, including … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — Plastic toys may not be as cute and innocent as they seem. In fact, with chemicals like lead and phthalates lurking in them, plastic toys might be the worst companion to leave your toddler with. Associate Professor Dr Subhashini Jayanath said children could be exposed to lead simply by biting … Read more
