Sungai Bakap polls among issues discussed at BN supreme council meeting

PETALING JAYA: Many issues were discussed during the Barisan Nasional supreme council meeting, including the upcoming by-election in Sungai Bakap, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "Among the issues discussed were the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of Barisan Nasional, the Sungai Bakap by-election, current issues, and matters concerning the welfare of the people," the MCA...

Domestic Trade Ministry ready to help tow truck operators in appeal for diesel subsidy, says Fuziah

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is ready to help tow truck operators appeal for diesel subsidies to reduce their operational costs following the implementation of the Budi Madani initiative. Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Fuziah Salleh (pic) said the matter would be brought to the diesel subsidy appeals committee for...

Water supply disruption in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Parts of Kuala Lumpur is facing a water supply disruption due to a temporary shutdown of the Bukit Nanas Water Treatment Plant (Bukit Nanas WTP) on Friday (June 21). The disruption occurred following an increased colouration in the treated water at Bukit Nanas WTP, which is currently under investigation. "We are mobilising alternative assistance through...

Smuggler shoots at Customs officers in daring escape

KOTA BHARU: A smuggler fired three shots while fleeing from Royal Malaysian Customs Department officers during an anti-smuggling operation near a hideout in Kampung Simpangan, Tumpat, on Wednesday (June 19). Kelantan Customs director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said the incident occurred at 9.45am when five Customs officers patrolling the area discovered about 15 longboats...

NSE expansion project in Johor will not disrupt traffic flow, says LLM chief

JOHOR BARU: The North-South Expressway (NSE) expansion project to increase the number of lanes from four to six between Senai Utara and Sedenak that will start at the end of this month will not disrupt traffic flow. Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) chairman Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad said the two existing lanes in both directions would remain...

Sg Bakap polls: EC issues advisory to potential candidates

NIBONG TEBAL: Potential candidates for the Sungai Bakap by-election are advised to fill in the nomination form and do an initial check with the office of the returning officer or the Penang election office prior to nomination day. Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said this was to ensure a smooth nomination process, set to...

Tourists found locked inside famous cave temple in Perak

IPOH: Two foreign tourists were found locked inside a famous cave temple in Simpang Pulai here. Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the two tourists, including a man from China and a woman from South Korea, both in their 30s, were trapped in one of the sections within the...

180,000 commercial vehicles yet to register for diesel subsidies, says deputy minister

NIBONG TEBAL: Around 180,000 commercial vehicles have not yet registered under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0, according to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh. Therefore, she urged owners of these vehicles to promptly submit their applications to ensure they can benefit from the government’s diesel subsidy. "Based on records, there are...

Malaysia and China extend visa-free travel agreement to enhance bilateral ties

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and China have mutually agreed to extend the visa exemption programme for visitors from both countries to enhance bilateral ties. In a joint statement on Thursday (June 20) at the conclusion of Chinese Premier Li Qiang three-day official visit, both countries stated that China had agreed to extend its visa exemption facility for...

Malaysia Airlines Hyderabad-KL flight returns to airport due to engine trouble

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines Bhd has confirmed that its flight MH199 from Hyderabad to Kuala Lumpur on June 20, 2024 was forced to return to the Indian airport due to an issue with one of the aircraft's engines while climbing after taking off. In a brief statement on Thursday (June 20), Malaysia Airlines said the aircraft...