JOHOR BARU: Pakatan Harapan has hoped that their “arranged marriage” with Barisan Nasional will last, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The Amanah president said the marriage, which led to the formation of the unity government, was consented to by the “elders” after the 15th General Election after no party secured a clear majority to form the...
JOHOR BARU: The Home Ministry is seriously looking into the possibility of reopening a “shortcut” at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (BSI CIQ) to give pedestrians a shorter route for passport clearance into Singapore. Its minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic), said a joint committee, chaired by himself and Johor Mentri Besar...
NILAI: The Customs Department has crippled the activities of an international drug distribution syndicate with the seizure of 436.2kg of ecstasy. The drug, estimated at RM32mil, was seized at KL International Airport Cargo Complex on Aug 29. Customs director-general Datuk Zazuli Johan said this was the biggest seizure of illicit drugs at the international airport this year. He...
PETALING JAYA: Former deputy minister Datuk Seri Dr Abdullah Fadzil Che Wan passed away at the age of 78 on Wednesday (Sept 6) morning. Abdullah, who held portfolios in the defence and foreign ministries, was said to have breathed his last at KPJ Tawakkal Hospital in Kuala Lumpur. The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), in expressing its...
IPOH: An elderly couple is living in fear after their house and cars were splashed with red paint, allegedly by loan sharks. Chiang Leong Pan, 60, a technician, said the incident happened early morning on Sept 3. “My aunt, who was visiting us, woke me up and told me about the red paint. All three vehicles, including...
JAKARTA: Any future collaboration between Malaysia and China should depend largely on mutual trust, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that Malaysia and its Asean partners always consider China an important neighbour and a great friend in terms of trade, investments and security arrangements. China's Premier Li Qiang's presence at the summit had strengthened...
PETALING JAYA: Muda will re-evaluate its position in the unity government after the discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) granted to Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Yayasan Akalbudi case. Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman told a press conference at Muda's office on Tuesday (Sept 5) that one of the greatest...
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a lifetime prohibition order (PO) against Ng Chong Hwa, also known as Roger Ng, a former managing director of Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte. In a statement on Tuesday (Sept 5), MAS said the PO was issued following Ng's conviction in the United States for conspiracy to launder...
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman will be recording Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's statement on Monday (Sept 11) in connection with an investigation into a recent ceramah by the former prime minister. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said Bukit Aman CID's Special Investigation Unit had already contacted the Perikatan Nasional chairman. "The appointment to...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang will participate in the China International Fair for Investment and Trade as well as the 30th anniversary celebration of the Xiamen-Penang Sister City relationship. The Penang delegation to Xiamen, China will be headed by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and comprise 21 representatives from various sectors. A statement from Chow's office said he was...
