PETALING JAYA: As of Friday, 5.02 million Malaysians have registered with the Central Database Hub and more counters are being opened in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur ahead of the March 31 deadline. “As of March 15, at 11.59pm, the total number of individuals who updated their records was 5.02 million,” the post on Padu’s Facebook page...
Victim: They never ask for food or other items, just money KUALA LUMPUR: The lively and vibrant streets of Kuala Lumpur are unfortunately marred by the presence of beggars guilt-tripping passers-by to part with their money. Checks by The Star in Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek and Chow Kit found that there were more beggars in the Pasar...
PUTRAJAYA: Eight luxury cars valued at about RM6mil has been seized by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in their probe into a syndicate believed to have smuggled tobacco, cigarettes and liquor into the country. It is learnt that the cars belong to several individuals who own companies involved or acted as middlemen who bribed officers of...
KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve-year-old Siti Dhia Batrisyia Mohd Chairil Anuar, who was reported missing since Tuesday (March 12), has been found safe while walking alone near a shop lot area in Sri Rampai, here, at 2.28am Sunday (March 17) morning. Her mother Syarifah Rosfazila Syed Muhammad Fazili, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed the matter. She said that Siti...
PETALING JAYA: Unclaimed money can still be returned to owners even after the 15-year period has lapsed, says the Accountant-General's Department. "The lapsed period will have no effect for those with unclaimed money and want to claim it. "The government will still make payments to requesters even if the money has been transferred to the Consolidated Revenue...
PETALING JAYA: The convenience store chain that had socks with "Allah" on them for sale on its shelves and the vendor involved have made a public apology, saying that the goods were sold on a consignment basis. "The company does not have any intention to disrupt public harmony. "As such I humbly apologise to all Malaysians, especially...
PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth has demanded banners at all 881 of KK Super Mart's outlets nationwide apologising over the controversial socks issue. Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh (pic) said they will resort to more "drastic" action if such an apology is not forthcoming at all KK Mart outlets or from its vendor within the...
PETALING JAYA: With less than six weeks until the deadline, many Malaysians have filed their income tax returns for better financial planning and management. Nurul Nadia Omar said she submitted her Year of Assessment (YOA) 2023 earlier this week after constant nagging from colleagues, who had rushed her to do so. She said the process was smooth. “There...
JOHOR BARU: A local woman has been found dead inside a hotel room here. Johor Baru south OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat said police received a report about a 40-year-old woman who was found unconscious inside the hotel room at around 3.30am on Sunday (March 17). "A medical officer from the Sultanah Aminah Hospital emergency and trauma...
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today with Kazakhstan Tourism for strategic collaboration following its successful inaugural flight celebration to Almaty, Kazakhstan. In a statement, AirAsia X chief executive officer Benyamin Ismail said, "This partnership opens up more opportunities for travellers, leading to growth for both nations. Our competitive fares stimulate air...
