Khaled, Australian DPM reiterate concern about developments in South China Sea

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...

Full criteria for RON 95 subsidy to be announced Q1 2025

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...

Pahang palace not issuing statement on purported ‘royal addendum’ for Najib’s house arrest

KUANTAN: The Pahang palace will not issue any statement about a "royal addendum" purportedly issued by the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, as submitted in the appeal application by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and the affidavit of Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib. Pahang state legal advisor Datuk Seri Saiful Edris Zainuddin said the decision...

MyDigital ID says it enforced yearly renewals due to cybersecurity concerns

PETALING JAYA: MyDigital ID Sdn Bhd says it implemented a yearly renewal policy to ensure the safety and integrity of the national digital identification system intended for authenticating users across government services. "Digital certificates have a one-year expiration period to improve cybersecurity and limit cyberattacks. This approach follows standard international practices," said MyDigital ID CEO Mohd Mirza...

Ringgit closes slightly lower amid Mideast uncertainty, ahead of US CPI data

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed a little lower against the greenback for the second consecutive day on Tuesday on caution amid ongoing uncertainties in the Middle East and ahead of the US consumer price index (CPI) report due tomorrow. At 6 pm, the local currency slid to 4.4250/4300 against the US dollar, compared to yesterday’s close...

Debts must be repaid, don’t appeal to me, says Asyraf Wajdi

PETALING JAYA: Chairman of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, has criticised individuals who neglect their loan repayments despite the agreements being contracts for loans, not charity. He said that all debts must be repaid as the funds belong to the public and are managed with utmost trust under Mara’s stewardship. "I am entrusted...

Cops hunting customer who stabbed Subang workshop owner in neck, chest

KUALA LUMPUR: A car workshop owner has been seriously injured after being stabbed in the neck and chest by a customer in Subang. Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said in the 5.20pm incident on Monday (Dec 9), the 54-year-old male victim had repaired a car with faulty brakes sent to the workshop...

Couple nabbed for stealing 56 charity donation boxes from orphanages and schools in Melaka

MELAKA: A couple who stole 56 charity donation boxes from orphanage homes and religious schools were detained during a raid by Melaka police at a condominium unit in Klebang. Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said the raid was conducted at 1pm on Tuesday (Dec 10) following several days of surveillance on the pair, aged...

Melaka exco member pays tribute to late father who worked as garbage collector

MELAKA: A Melaka executive councillor has paid a touching tribute to his late father, who used to work as a garbage collector and sanitation worker, calling him an unsung hero. Melaka science, technology, innovation and digital communications committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan described his father as a hardworking man who kept the streets of Alor...

Singaporean woman killed in accident on NSE

KULAI: A female Singaporean has been killed and her boyfriend badly injured after the motorcycle they were on crashed along the North-South Expressway near Sedenak here. Kulai OCPD Asst Comm Tan Seng Lee said police were notified about the fatal accident at around 9.15am on Tuesday (Dec 10). "The high-powered motorcycle, driven by a 23-year-old Singaporean man...