The Johor government is spending over RM5 billion (S$1.5 billion) on building infrastructure to decrease Malaysia's reliance on Singapore for treated water within five years. Three reservoirs will be built around the basins of three rivers and will be paired with a trio of water treatment plants which are expected to have a total capacity of 890...
Several of China's top universities have announced plans to expand their undergraduate enrolment to prioritise what they called "national strategic needs" and develop talent in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI). The announcements come after Chinese universities launched artificial intelligence courses in February based on AI startup DeepSeek which has garnered widespread attention. Its creation of AI...
A Malaysian court has ordered the government and a political analyst, Abdul Razak Baginda, to pay a total of more than RM9 million (S$2.72 million) to the family of murdered Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu, media said on Wednesday (Feb 12). The victim of one of Malaysia's most gruesome murders, her body was blown up with military-grade explosives in...
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has declared his wealth to authorities as part of an ongoing corruption and money laundering probe, the anti-graft agency said on Sunday (March 2), following the seizure of nearly US$40 million (S$54 million) in assets allegedly linked to him. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said its investigation is focused on...
Multiple videos circulating online show scenes of chaos in Johor Bahru's KSL City Mall after a ceiling in the building had collapsed. The incident is believed to have occurred on Saturday (Mar 8) evening, reported Malaysian media outlets Oriental Daily and China Press. As of the time of writing, it's not immediately clear which floor was affected or if...
BANGKOK: The Meteorological Department confirms no storm is heading towards Thailand and that the weather will be mostly fine and cool with occasional storms in the South Warnings on social media that tropical storm “Pabuk” would hit Thailand on Friday (Dec 20) are not true, the Digital Economy and Society Ministry’s Anti-Fake News Centre said on...
Malaysia * Second sinkhole appears on Jln Masjid India * KD Pendekar: Navy diver killed in operations to salvage vessel * Over 600 company directors stopped from leaving Msia due to unpaid EPF contributions * Full refunds for passengers delayed five hours or more from Sept 2, says Loke * Over 100 illegals detained in Immigration op in Keningau * Ringgit...
Malaysia: * Anwar calls for firm action following Ulu Tiram police station attack * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Two cops and assailant dead / King expresses condolences to families of slain policemen * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Slain officers joined force less than two years ago * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Suspect believed to be Jemaah...
Malaysia: * PM Anwar starts official visit to Qatar / Anwar accorded official welcome in Qatar * Health Ministry to request for Influenza vaccine allocation for the vulnerable, elderly, says Dr Dzul * S'wak secondary schools to teach Science and Maths in English from 2026 * Enough is enough, Johor MB tells those spreading Forest City casino rumours * Fiscal...
Malaysia: * Malaysia has balanced foreign policy, stands clear of provocations, says PM Anwar * Supercars linked to 1MDB seized in Germany / MACC getting info from German authorities on seized supercars * WEF: PM Anwar meets with Rwanda President * Vital to manage heat stress at workplace, says DOSH * RM2.3mil worth of drugs seized in JB, man arrested *...
