LAHAD DATU: The Marine Police arrested two men in an operation at Batu 8, Jalan Silam here early on Thursday (Aug 7), on suspicion of smuggling in untaxed cigarettes from a neighbouring country worth over RM2mil. Sabah Region 4 Marine Police Commander ACP Mohd Nazri Ibrahim said the two men, aged 32 and 38, were detained...
GOMBAK: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will enforce strict action including confiscating vehicles owned by companies and licensed operators that employ foreigners to drive commercial vehicles, effective on Thursday (Aug 7). JPJ’s Senior Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the action involves lorries, public service vehicles (PSV) and tour (sightseeing) buses that use foreign...
KOTA KINABALU: Noraidah Lamat, the mother of the deceased Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir, will hand over Zara's phone containing videos and audio recordings to the police. Counsels Hamid Ismail and Shahlan Jufri stated that the phone will be handed over this evening. "This is to help the police complete their investigation into the case," said...
JELEBU: A 36-year-old e-hailing driver has been charged in the Magistrate's Court with the murder of his six-year-old son, A. Tishant. No plea was recorded from M. Arunkumar after the charge was read to him before Magistrate Norshazwani Ishak, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. He is accused of committing the offence...
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to provide motorcycle lanes on all Federal roads due to the high costs involved, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister said that a detailed study would precede any future implementations should the necessity arise. However, he added that the government has allocated RM20mil to upgrade existing motorcycle lanes...
PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform, particularly given the long-standing moratorium on tobacco tax hikes. Malaysia’s tobacco tax currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices. The country...
KUALA LUMPUR: The opposition has proposed the establishment of a national corporation to oversee and accelerate the development of Malaysia’s rare earth mining industry. At a press conference in Parliament today, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin said the proposed corporation – wholly owned by the federal government – could work closely with state governments to tap into the...
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 medical officer positions will receive offer letters for permanent appointments by Aug 18. In a statement, the health ministry said that all candidates who accept the offer will begin reporting for duty in phases from Oct 2 at the ministry’s facilities nationwide. “Permanent appointments must be implemented in stages...
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court will rule on Aug 13 whether the attorney-general (AG) may appeal against leave granted to Najib Razak to pursue judicial review proceedings aimed at enforcing a former king’s house arrest decree. Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan confirmed the matter when contacted today. On July 9, a three-member bench chaired by Chief Judge of Malaya...
PETALING JAYA: Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin says he is open to rejoining the government, but only if the role allows him to serve with clear purpose and impact. Appearing on the “Apa Cerita?” podcast, Khairy said he was currently enjoying his post-political career, but the idea of serving the country remains close to his heart. “I am...
