KUALA Lumpur may follow Selangor’s lead in increasing assessment taxes next year. However, any change would be implemented in phases, likely starting with industrial tax rates, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said discussions on the matter began in early July, emphasising the need to revisit taxation to address...
IPOH: The Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) is monitoring the surroundings of Pantai Teluk Batik following the sighting of a crocodile in the area on Thursday (Dec 12). State director Yusoff Shariff said no traps have been set as the department is prioritising observation, and urged visitors the area to be careful. "We advise the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rose against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday despite the greenback’s appeal as a safe-haven currency remaining firm amid the risk-averse sentiment surrounding the market. At 8.11 am, the ringgit appreciated to 4.4250/4355 against the US dollar compared with yesterday’s close of 4.4300/4355. The greenback gained additional ground while the US...
IN THE avian world, age is but a number—especially for a remarkable Laysan albatross named Wisdom. This extraordinary bird continues to defy expectations by nesting at an age when most would have long retired from parenthood. But is it true that the world's oldest known wild bird has laid an egg at the age of 74? Verdict: TRUE The US...
SINGAPORE: A man has been charged with murder after a Vietnamese woman was killed in a knife attack in Hougang on Tuesday (Dec 10). The incident also left another man injured. Chinese national Du Zaixing appeared in court via video link on Thursday (Dec 12) as his charge was read out to him. He faces the death...
PETALING JAYA: Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria has apologised to Nga Kor Ming over a statement issued by him accusing the Teluk Intan MP of being involved in a parade where participants waved Chinese national flags. In a statement posted to the Perak PAS Facebook page on Wednesday (Dec 11), Razman apologised and admitted that he...
KUANTAN: The Pahang government launched the Pahang Volunteer Post-Flood Assistance Mission to Kelantan on Thursday (Dec 12), committing to humanitarian efforts and social responsibility. Pahang state secretary Datuk Seri Zulkifli Yaacob said that the mission includes approximately 400 volunteers, comprising employees from state departments, statutory bodies and the Pahang Social Action Council (MTSP), all assigned to...
KUALA LUMPUR: All 3R (race, religion and royalty) cases are investigated by the police without fear or favour, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail assures the Dewan Rakyat. “The Home Ministry would like to give the assurance that all 3R cases are investigated by the police without fear and favour, regardless of one’s political leaning,” he said...
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will get new terminals and increased capacity to accommodate the ever-increasing number of passengers, says the Transport Ministry. It said several terminal expansion projects based on the KLIA Masterplan are being considered through Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). Among the proposals for long-term expansion are phased upgrade projects for both...
SITIAWAN: A Fire and Rescue Department team has rescued four individuals who found themselves trapped in swiftly moving water while fishing under the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Bridge in Sitiawan in the early hours of Thursday (Dec 12) morning. Perak Fire and Rescue assistant director (operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said that his team was alerted to the...
