PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) has received more than 200 applications from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and companies for the 2025 Socio-Economic Development Grant for the Indian Community since it was launched on Dec 2. Mitra special task force committee chairman P. Prabakaran said that institutions eager to implement impactful programmes for the Indian community...
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria's conservative-led government said on Friday it is offering Syrian refugees a "return bonus" of 1,000 euros ($1,050) to move back to their home country after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer reacted quickly to Assad's overthrow on Sunday, saying the same day that the security situation in Syria should...
PETALING JAYA: The next monsoon surge for Malaysia is expected to take place from Monday to Friday (Dec 16 to 20), says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In an advisory issued on Thursday (Dec 12), it said this could cause continuous rain on the east coast of the peninsula. Also expected to see continuous rain during this...
KUALA LUMPUR: The United Kingdom's King Charles III visited the Malaysian-owned Battersea Power Station to experience the riverside neighbourhood’s festive offerings and meet with small business owners recently. His Majesty was there to take part in the Power Station’s series of Christmas markets this year, as well as meet members of the local community. The Power Station,...
PETALING JAYA: A tow-truck driver, wanted by police was shot dead in a hail of gunfire at Jalan Kubang Pasu, Kota Bharu. According to Sinar Harian, Kelantan police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said that the 31-year-old had a police record with 24 prior offences relating to various crimes including drugs. "My men had pursued the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the High Court that his action in returning US$620mil of unutilised Saudi donation to Tanore Finance Corp reflected his innocence and yet he was hit with five charges under the Anti-Money Laundering Act. The former prime minister testified that he decided to return the balance of the funds that...
KUALA LUMPUR: The emergency and slow lanes at KM9.3 northbound on the Kajang-Seremban Expressway (Lekas) have been closed following a landslide. Lekas said in a statement on Thursday (Dec 12) that the closure of the two lanes is to make way for roadworks to repair the affected area. "A Traffic Management Plan (with road signage) and 24-hour...
JOHOR BARU: Malaysian and Singaporean families started making reservations for next year’s Chinese New Year reunion meals at seafood restaurants here from as early as October. The upcoming Chinese New Year falls on Jan 29. Jacky Goh, senior manager of a popular Chinese seafood restaurant, said there has been an increase in bookings from Singaporean companies looking...
KUALA LUMPUR: Only one lawmaker voiced disagreement with the decision on the Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan sovereignty issue in 2018, according to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muda-Muar). The MP made this point while debating the Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report at the Dewan Rakyat...
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and several top leaders from Perikatan Nasional have united to address what they see as a common threat to the Malays — the government. Dr Mahathir claimed that the Malays are being targeted for investigations by the government, with many charged with crimes. "Many Malays who are vocal were pressured by...
