KUANTAN: The Pahang government launched the Pahang Volunteer Post-Flood Assistance Mission to Kelantan on Thursday (Dec 12), committing to humanitarian efforts and social responsibility. Pahang state secretary Datuk Seri Zulkifli Yaacob said that the mission includes approximately 400 volunteers, comprising employees from state departments, statutory bodies and the Pahang Social Action Council (MTSP), all assigned to...
KUALA LUMPUR: All 3R (race, religion and royalty) cases are investigated by the police without fear or favour, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail assures the Dewan Rakyat. “The Home Ministry would like to give the assurance that all 3R cases are investigated by the police without fear and favour, regardless of one’s political leaning,” he said...
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will get new terminals and increased capacity to accommodate the ever-increasing number of passengers, says the Transport Ministry. It said several terminal expansion projects based on the KLIA Masterplan are being considered through Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). Among the proposals for long-term expansion are phased upgrade projects for both...
SITIAWAN: A Fire and Rescue Department team has rescued four individuals who found themselves trapped in swiftly moving water while fishing under the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Bridge in Sitiawan in the early hours of Thursday (Dec 12) morning. Perak Fire and Rescue assistant director (operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said that his team was alerted to the...
PUTRAJAYA: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has withdrawn its appeals against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, relating to his acquittal from 40 charges of corruption linked to the Foreign Visa System (VLN). Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Yusaini Amer Abdul Karim informed a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal that the prosecution...
KUALA LUMPUR: Floods have severely affected Malaysia's rice production this year, with about 5.3 million 10kg bags of potential harvest "lost" to date, says Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup. "This year's floods are exceptionally severe and affected our nation's rice production. "Until now, we have lost 5.3 million 10kg bags of rice due to the floods affecting our...
PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has imposed travel restrictions on 203,123 individuals and companies as of Nov 30. In a statement on Tuesday (Dec 10), LHDN said the number included 175,656 individuals with arrears under Section 104 of the Income Tax Act (ACP) 1967, as well as 12,205 individuals with tax arrears under Section 22...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has successfully recorded a total approved investment of RM254.7 bil across various economic sectors during the first nine months of this year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this represents a 10.7% increase compared to RM230.2bil recorded in the same period in 2023. He added that the investment figure involves 4,753 projects, expected...
KUALA LUMPUR: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin reiterated serious concerns regarding developments in the South China Sea that undermine peace, security and stability in the region and emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight in accordance with international laws. Mohamed Khaled made the stance in a joint statement with Australian Deputy Prime...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Economy Ministry plans to list the full criteria for RON95 petrol subsidy eligibility by the first quarter of 2025, says Rafizi Ramli. "This comprises determining eligibility and classifying the groups," the Economy Minister told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Dec 10). He added said there is a mechanism in the works for those deemed...
