All VIPs flagged as ‘TCO’ by border control, even me, says PM

GOMBAK: All VIPs are flagged in the border control system as "Travel Control Office/Order" (TCO), even the prime minister, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Every VIP has this (TCO), even me,” he told reporters briefly after a "meet the PM" programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) campus here on Friday (April 11) before...

Putra Heights inferno: Technical investigation only possible after site is stable, says MB

SHAH ALAM: The technical investigation into the recent Putra Heights gas pipeline fire will only start on April 15 after the ground at the site is stabilised, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. The Selangor Mentri Besar added that work to strengthen and stabilise the site would start on Monday (April 7). "The technical team will then assess...

Johor weekend shift will impact 2.5 million people, says MB

JOHOR BARU: The shift to a Saturday-Sunday weekend will impact about 2.5 million people statewide, including 587,343 school students, according to Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (pic). The rest of the 1.94 million workforce consists of government and private sector employees. "In line with the Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim's decree, the state and...

Johor MB thanks police, public for efforts in Albertine’s rescue

JOHOR BARU: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (pic) has expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for their dedicated efforts in the rescue of six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui. "I also wish to thank all Malaysians who provided information and assistance during this operation," he said in a statement on...

Johor MB urges public to help find missing six-year-old girl

PETALING JAYA: Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has urged the public to help find the six-year-old girl who went missing last Saturday (July 20) during the Bon Odori event at the Eco Galleria in Iskandar Puteri. He said that he had received a report about the girl, who went missing at about 8.30pm after...

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...

Johor asks Putrajaya for 30% of tax revenue

JOHOR BARU: At least 30% of the tax revenue Johor contributes to national coffers should be returned to the state, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said the state government made this request to the Federal Government to ensure that Johor continues to enjoy better development. "In line with Regent of Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan...

S’gor govt has no problem disclosing details of Asia Mobiliti’s appointment for DRT project, says MB

PETALING JAYA: The Selangor state government is willing to disclose details of Asia Mobiliti Technologies Sdn Bhd's appointment for the state’s Demand-Responsive Transit (DRT) project, amid concerns of preferential treatment and conflict of interest, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. “We are willing and have no problem with that. The minutes of the meeting from the deciding...

Get used to my spot checks at entry points, says Johor MB

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The staff at Johor's entry points will just have to get used to his spot checks until commuters’ pain points are addressed, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said fixing the many legacy issues continuing to "haunt" commuters trumps the unhappiness some have over his presence and surprise visits. “I know many are...

PAS-led Perlis govt will function as usual, says state Perikatan deputy chief

KANGAR: The PAS-led Perlis government will continue to function as usual and will not be affected by the detention of Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). ALSO READ: MACC detains Perlis MB Mohd Shukri Perlis Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman Abu Bakar Hamzah said the central leadership would later decide the way forward for...