SEREMBAN: Owners of leasehold properties in Negri Sembilan have been told to grab the opportunity to convert them to freehold as there is no guarantee how long the offer will remain, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (pic). The Mentri Besar said although the state was the only one which allowed this, the response was not as...
MELAKA: A 40-year-old driver of a luxury car found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time when his vehicle was seized by the Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) during a special operation targeting overloaded heavy vehicles here. In a statement to The Star, a Melaka JPJ spokesman said the enforcement officers discovered that the...
JOHOR BARU: Causeway Link is redefining public transportation in Peninsular Malaysia with the official launch of its premium express bus service. Designed for comfort, efficiency and safety, this game changing service offers passengers a luxurious travel experience like never before. The launch event was held today at KSL City Mall, here, marking a significant milestone for the...
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: The involvement of non-Muslims in contributing to the development of Islamic institutions reflects the beauty of harmonious community life in Pahang, says Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. The Sultan of Pahang said this demonstrated that the value of serving the community was not limited to religion or ethnicity but a shared responsibility for...
MANILA: Former president Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday (March 11) said that Vice President Sara Duterte would win if she decides to run for President, citing his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor. Duterte made the prediction while held at the Villamor Airbase amid an arrest warrant issued by the ICC for...
SINGAPORE: Nicole Lim was at home on the afternoon of March 10, going through her son’s homework with him, when she received an alarming text message from a neighbour: A large snake had been spotted just outside her house in Jurong West. The text message came with a photo of the snake’s head emerging from a...
TOKYO: The man who allegedly killed a woman livestreaming on the streets of Tokyo reportedly said he came to Tokyo to search for her whereabouts while she was streaming. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the murder. The man, 42, is from Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture and allegedly killed the 22-year-old woman on...
VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has emphasised the importance of sustainable industrial development, and urged business owners to uphold environmental responsibility, improve production standards and strengthen the local economy. He made the call while touring Xekong province on March 9, and also highlighted the need for continuous research and innovation in food processing to ensure high-quality...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Development Holding Sdn Bhd's (MDH) RM1.1bil investment into Sapura Energy Bhd is not a government bailout but a strategic investment towards sustainability, according to government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The MDH is a special purpose vehicle of the Finance Ministry. This statement follows Sapura Energy's announcement that MDH would subscribe to its redeemable convertible loan...
PETALING JAYA: Malaysiakini reporter B. Nantha Kumar is expected to be charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court this Friday (March 14) over allegations of accepting a RM20,000 bribe. Nantha, who has strongly denied the accusation, was informed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday (March 12) that he would be facing charges, reported Malaysiakini. "I...
