Inclusivity is core to Malaysia’s tourism strategy, says Tiong in apologising for deputy

PETALING JAYA: Inclusivity forms the core of our cultural tourism strategy and no site should be made to cater exclusively to the needs of a single religion, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said, in a statement Saturday (June 29), that he wished to apologise for the statement by his...

Police report lodged over allegations linking TMJ to graft issue, says Johor MB

JOHOR BARU: A police report has been lodged over allegations implicating Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim in a corruption issue involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The Johor Mentri Besar described the allegations, which involved some RM20mil in corruption, as a vicious attempt to undermine the Royal institution. “The allegations that...

Genting accident: Tour bus driver has no licence, 27 traffic violations, say cops

KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of the tour bus that crashed on the way down from Genting Highlands at about 11am on Saturday (June 29), killing two tourists from China, does not have a driving licence and has a record of traffic violations. Bentong police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said further investigation into the 32-year-old bus...

Reduced ICPT surcharge expected to lower prices of goods, says PM Anwar

BUTTERWORTH: The reduction in the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) surcharge rate for commercial and industrial users is expected to bring down the prices of goods, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the government had agreed to lower the ICPT surcharge rate for large companies to enable them to assist efforts to reduce the...

Sg Bakap residents seek state government assistance in private land dispute

NIBONG TEBAL: A total of 21 households in a kampung area in Sungai Bakap are at risk of losing their homes. These ground tenants, who had built their homes on the 3.4 acre of private land for over 30 years, were told to vacate within two days after receiving the letter from the land owner on...

CIMB appoints Tengku Azmil as director

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has appointed Tengku Datuk Seri Azmil Zahruddin Raja Abdul Aziz as a non-independent non-executive director effective July 1, 2024. Tengku Azmil, 54, is currently the chairman of CelcomDigi Bhd. He also sits on the board of Sime Darby Bhd. CIMB said Tengku Azmil was previously the chief investment officer and deputy...

Terengganu off to a flyer in FA Cup quarter-final

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu showed they mean business in the FA Cup by thrashing Borneo giants Sabah 4-0 in the first-leg quarter-final at the Sultan Mizan Stadium in Gong Badak on Friday (June 28). The Turtles were truly rampant in front of their home crowd, especially in the first half, scoring four goals. Nigerian striker Ismaheel Akinade was...

Supermarket in Sandakan caught mixing halal and pork products

KOTA KINABALU: A supermarket in Sabah’s east coast Sandakan district has been found storing halal-certified products alongside pork in its cold storage room. The operation was jointly carried out by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry and the state Sabah Veterinary Services Department at about 10.50am on Thursday (June 27). Sandakan Domestic Trade and Cost...

Sg Bakap polls: Voting for Perikatan sends strong message, says Muhyiddin

NIBONG TEBAL: Voting for Perikatan Nasional and electing its candidate in the Sungai Bakap by-election would send a strong message to the government regarding concerns over rising living costs and the country's economy, says the coalition's chairman, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He stated that the country's declining economy had impacted the people and worsened in recent...

Government offers RM40,000 incentive to WSC 2024 gold medal winners

CYBERJAYA: The government has allocated a special cash incentive of RM40,000 to participants who win the gold medal at the Worldskill Competition (WSC) 2024 in Lyon, France this Sept 7 to 16, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. The incentive was to encourage participants to achieve excellent successes at WSC2024, he said at the...