Joint declaration with Putrajaya allows Sarawak to exempt PETRONAS from licensing requirements, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: Sarawak can exempt PETRONAS and its subsidiaries from licensing requirements to operate in the state following the signing of a joint declaration with the federal government, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Sarawak Premier said the declaration served as a guide for how PETRONAS would conduct its operations in Sarawak in collaboration with state-owned...

JPJ seizes tipper lorries without valid road tax since 2016 in Rawang, Cyberjaya ops

SHAH ALAM: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has seized three tipper lorries that have been operating without valid road tax since 2016 and 2018 during a recent enforcement operation in Rawang and Cyberjaya. In a dramatic twist, one of the lorries was abandoned in the middle of the road by its driver, who was believed to...

PKR issues warning to Rafizi for listing preferred candidates

PETALING JAYA: One day before the PKR polls, the party's election committee has issued a stern warning to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli for announcing his preferred candidate line-up. Rafizi, who is PKR deputy president, shared a list of his preferred candidates, including those vying to be vice president, such as Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang...

MACC in process of seizing late Daim’s assets worth billions

PUTRAJAYA: Assets linked to the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, his family and his proxies worth billions of ringgit are currently in the asset forfeiture process, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Its Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said around RM2bill of Daim's assets are currently frozen. "It could be more. We are communicating from authorities from...

300,000 hit by unscheduled water cut in JB

JOHOR BARU: An estimated 300,000 consumers here are experiencing unplanned water disruptions because of faulty pumps at the Sungai Johor water treatment plant. Water operator Ranhill SAJ said the motor for all six raw water pumps at the were damaged after being submerged during heavy rain on Tuesday (May 20). Its corporate communications head Ahmad Asri Kalbi...

Driver of 4WD swept away in failed attempt to cross swollen river

GUA MUSANG: A man has swept away by strong currents after the four-wheel-drive vehicle he was driving failed to cross a swollen river in Pos Bihai near here. Gua Musang police chief Superintendent Sik Choon Foo confirmed that police had received a report on the incident and that investigations are ongoing. "Yes, we've received a report, but...

Penang confirms third bridge being considered as alternative to undersea tunnel

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is considering another bridge as the third link between the island and the mainland instead of an undersea tunnel. Penang infrastructure and transport committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the state government is considering a proposal to have a bridge across the Penang Straits instead. "The feasibility study was completed in 2023, covering the...

First day of road closure dry-run goes smoothly, says KL traffic cops

KUALA LUMPUR: The first day of a two-day dry-run for road closures and diversions, held in conjunction with the Asean Summit, proceeded smoothly on Wednesday (May 21). As early as 7am, officers and personnel from the KL Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) were on hand to safeguard the routes from Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)...

Motorist claims trial to driving against traffic flow

JOHOR BARU: A 26-year-old food seller has been charged at the Magistrate’s Court here with driving recklessly against the flow of traffic. S. Thaanesh pleaded not guilty to the charge of driving a car recklessly against traffic along KM4 Jalan Gelang Patah-Ulu Choh here at around 9am on May 9. The offence was framed under Section 42(1)...

JPJ introduces new driving licence card with enhanced security features

JOHOR BARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has introduced a newly designed Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) card featuring enhanced security features. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the new version of the LMM card was being distributed in stages nationwide starting Wednesday (May 21). However, he added that the physical printing of the new LMM card...