KUALA LUMPUR: Policy continuity and the spirit of togetherness in the Cabinet are the keys to ensuring the goal of building a more prosperous, stable and peaceful nation for all Malaysians can be achieved, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...
KEPALA BATAS: Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican has welcomed the appointment of Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani to the Cabinet as the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister. Reezal Merican described Johari as the right person for the job with the experience and exposure needed to strengthen the country’s trade and investment ecosystem. The Bertam assemblyman...
KUALA LUMPUR: The police are committed to ensuring the investigation into the shooting incident at Durian Tunggal will be conducted transparently and in accordance with the law, says Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The Inspector-General of Police said the investigation is aimed at achieving justice for all involved. "We will not compromise in taking action against any...
KOTA KINABALU: Issues on state rights, appeals to the Federal Government to retract its intention to file a partial appeal on the 40% revenue claim as well as infrastructure and utility development were in the spotlight at Monday’s (Dec 15) Sabah Budget debate session. Matters regarding fair funding for all state seats regardless of whether they...
Dec 15 - The Rwanda-backed M23 group has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel official said, as clashes continued despite a warning from the Trump administration. Last week M23 entered the strategic town of Uvira near the border with Burundi, less than a week after...
KUALA LUMPUR: This year marked a major turning point for the country in addressing school safety issues following several heartbreaking incidents involving bullying and crime in educational institutions. Comprehensive reforms were initiated, including the drafting of the Anti-Bullying Bill 2025, which Parliament passed on Dec 3. Additionally, an age limit of 16-years-old for social media use...
PETALING JAYA: Lawyers representing the families of three men shot dead in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, are disputing police claims about the location and timing of the incident, citing new evidence. Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan said the evidence was sent anonymously to fellow lawyer Arun Dorasamy at his office in Seksyen 14 here on Saturday (Dec 13). “Arun received...
KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional has completed the restoration of Seri Negara, one of the nation's historic buildings where the 1957 Federation of Malaya Agreement was signed, marking Malaysia's independence. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the opening of the building on Monday (Dec 15), following a 10-month restoration carried out by Khazanah as part of...
IPOH: The police are actively tracking down a suspect believed to be involved in the shooting and stabbing of a police officer and the discovery of a woman's body inside a car in Simpang Pulai on Sept 7. Perak police chief Comm Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the suspect is believed to be currently abroad, and efforts to...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government had submitted an extradition request for Tim Leissner of Goldman Sachs to the United States Government. In an update regarding the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) proceedings, the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) said the request to enable Leissner’s trial in Malaysia was submitted on Aug 14, 2024. “Malaysia continues to seek to...
