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Zainuddin appointed Bukit Aman CCID director
KUALA LUMPUR: Kedah Police chief Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob (pix) has been appointed as the new Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director effective Aug 10.
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Nik Faisal detected in Hong Kong, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador yesterday confirmed that former SRC International chief executive officer Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil and his family have been spotted in...
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Loke urges Rahang rep to retract decision to quit
SEREMBAN: Rahang assemblyman Mary Josephine Prittam Singh should retract her decision to quit DAP and accept the fact that the decision of the majority is supreme in the running of any organisation, says state party chief Anthony Loke.
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Sahabat set for full recovery
KOTA KINABALU: An injured baby pygmy elephant rescued from an estate in Lahad Datu in April is now a friendly and happy calf.
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Aviation centre to train first batch of technicians
KOTA KINABALU: A training centre here is set to train the first batch of aircraft technicians in preparation for a revival of the aviation industry, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.“We need to start training so that we can overcome any shortage of aircraft engineers and technicians in this region,” he said, adding that Sabah aimed to provide maintenance manpower even though it may not be a conducive time now.
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Secret lies in the source of the fire
GEORGE TOWN: Wood has fuelled stoves for millennia before modern day options took over, but one hawker here still sticks with wood because she is certain it makes food taste better.
Debunking Covid-19 myths, Malaysian style
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 ― Fed up with the sheer volume of fake news being spread on social media in the age of the Covid-19 infodemic, husband-and-wife team Zan Azlee and Sheril A. Bustaman came up wi...
National poverty line revised
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s poverty line income (PLI) has been revised from a monthly household income of RM980 to RM2,208, thus pushing up the country’s poverty rate from 0.4% in 2016 to 5.6% last year.
Tronoh rep: DAP wants me back
BATU GAJAH: Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong has claimed that DAP had approached him to rejoin the party, but a state DAP leader indicated later that he was unaware of such an overture.
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‘We’ll focus on screening high-risk groups’
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will not screen every person above the age of 50 for now as suggested by one of the eight Chinese health experts who came to Malaysia recently, says Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Student and boyfriend held over death of newborn
GEORGE TOWN: A college student and her boyfriend were picked up in connection with the death of a newborn after the baby was thrown out from a 13th floor apartment unit in Bandar Baru Ayer Itam.
Lure investors, envoys told
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister has reminded Malaysian diplomats on the need to boost bilateral trade and investment, which has become challenging in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Foreign missions get creative
KUALA LUMPUR: Many foreign missions here have been getting creative as they celebrate their national days during the recovery movement control order period.
School bus drivers to get aid
PETALING JAYA: The government has approved RM600 in special aid for each of the 35,000 school bus drivers nationwide, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Malaysians urged to avoid ‘high-risk’ activities
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have been cautioned against activities seen as “high risk” amid the increasing number of business and leisure events allowed to resume in the recovery movement control order period.
‘We will remain an independent bloc’
PETALING JAYA: Ahead of the highly anticipated Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday, the group of six former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia MPs, led by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, has declared it will remain as an independent bloc together with Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan).
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We will talk with Barisan, says Azmin
GOMBAK: Plans for Barisan Nasional to defend all its traditional seats in the next general election should be negotiated, says Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.
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Troubled borrowers, pay heed
PETALING JAYA: With the six-month moratorium on loan repayments ending on Sept 30, financial experts have advised borrowers in the “distressed” group to prepare ahead while there is still time.
Entrepreneurs urged to review cash flow capabilities
KUALA LUMPUR: Entrepreneurs who have taken loans from financial institutions or banks should review their cash flow capabilities and financial preparedness to repay their loans by the end of the moratorium period in September, said the Association of Development Finance Institutions Malaysia (Adfim).
Govt urged to extend WSP to year-end
PETALING JAYA: Bosses are urging the government to extend applications for the Wage Subsidy Programme (WSP) to the end of this year to help them maintain company operations and spare employees from losing their jobs.
Media camped out at MACC
GEORGE TOWN: The state Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office in Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah here became the focal point for the press after talk circulated on social media that a big-name politician had been summoned by graft-busters to give a statement over the controversial RM6.3bil Penang undersea tunnel project.
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Six get death for murder of DPP
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has convicted six men, including an army pathologist, for the murder of Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, who was found dead in a gruesome manner almost five years ago.
Aidiladha tickets on sale from tomorrow: KTMB
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) tickets for the Aidiladha “balik kampung” exodus out of cities and back will be on sale from tomorrow (July 11), online and at all railway station...
Police looking for witness in drug case
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are looking for a witness to assist in a case investigation conducted by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division of the Brickfields district police headquarters.
US committed to stronger defence ties with Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The United States (US) strongly valued its long and established partnership with Malaysia in the security and defence sector, said US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence fo...
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Inquest on Nora Anne to begin on Aug 24
SEREMBAN, July 10 — The Coroner’s Court here today set August 24 to begin the inquest proceeding on a Franco-Irish teenager Nora Anne Quoirin who went missing and later found dead during a family ...
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Court rejects MACC's bid to forfeit RM3mil from AGA Touch
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has failed in its bid to forfeit RM3mil that was seized from a bank account belonging to AGA Touch (M) Sdn Bhd, an IT firm, allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fund scandal.
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CSR programme to help schools in digital drive
A total of 500 schools nationwide are set to benefit from the implementation of cashless solutions and artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition over the next few months, thanks to a joint co...
Dead: Newborn baby thrown out of apartment
GEORGE TOWN: A newborn baby, believed to have been thrown out of a building, was found dead on the grounds of an apartment block in Farlim early on Friday morning (July 10).
Need to curb illegal e-trash imports
PETALING JAYA: Taking ownership and strengthening enforcement are vital steps to curb the illegal import of electronic waste (e-waste) into Malaysia.
Twin plan needed
PETALING JAYA: Requiring employers to advertise job vacancies for locals for at least 30 days before they can hire foreigners is commendable, although its effectiveness remains in question.
Iconic nasi kandar shop recognised
THE famous Hameediyah Restaurant in Penang went into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) as the country’s ‘Oldest Nasi Kandar Restaurant’ after 114 years in business.
Desperate for a lifeline
PETALING JAYA: Twelve Vietnamese seafarers, including the captain, have been stranded in Malaysian waters in deplorable conditions since they started work aboard the vessel in mid-March this year.
Abd Latiff’s statement not reflective of Bersatu stand - Ismail Sabri
Elderly woman found dead in her Taman Skudai home
Understanding your Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik Tambahan statement
IGP: Border security personnel who take bribes are traitors
Yapiem has spent RM7.11m on food bank programme since 2019 - Zulkifli
Haniza Talha no more state exco member from yesterday - S’gor MB
Re-evaluate safety aspects at nurseries - Halimah
Neelofa wants to help people fulfil Raya Haji duties
Tailor assistance for tourism players, Sabah govt told
Fans rally behind Grace Chow and her surgical scars
Govt willing to consider business community’s additional needs - Azmin
205 Malaysians in India, Saudi Arabia arrive home
Richard recalls traumatic day identifying his brother
King and Queen delight mural artists with royal visit
DG: 13 new Covid-19 cases, five local infections
Many wish Dr M happy birthday, including his rivals
Fitness centres losing out to home gyms for now
Ismail Sabri: 250-people limit to be lifted from July 15
‘Malaysia Cares’ theme for National Day and Malaysia Day
Ministry prepares consolidated form to speed up registration of private preschools
Bomba Miri makes history as zone, station heads get APC
Man doing time in Miri Central Prison sentenced to jail, whipping for cheating
Sibu cops carry out disposal of seized firearms, ammo
Eight fined RM25,000 each for illegally having forest produce
Newborn baby thrown out from 13th floor apartment in Air Itam
Dr M says thank you for birthday wishes, happy that he is still remembered
Anwar says Malaysia rich, but many people still poor due to ingrained rent seeking culture
‘Malaysia Prihatin’ is theme for 2020 National Day, Malaysia Day Celebrations, says minister
Having named top 50 in the world, UM declares holiday on July 30
Netherlands takes Russia to European rights court over MH17 downing
Three judges including two women elevated to Federal Court
Serving the community: Dr Wee thanks Johor Sultan for giving land to MCA Crisis Relief Squad
Dr M: Thank you for your heartening birthday wishes, gives me incentive to do something for Malaysia (VIDEO)
Malaysian households spent RM4,534 per month on average in 2019, latest statistics show
Come meet Agong with me to talk interfaith harmony, federal unity minister tells Sarawak DCM
Malaysia sees 36.8pc drop in international tourist arrivals in first quarter of this year
Just what is it about Anwar’s Malaysian dream isn’t good enough to name him Pakatan’s PM-to-be? PKR MP asks Dr M
B40, M40 and T20 households classified into 10 categories
Free entry for frontliners at Melaka water theme park
Safety and security aspects for kindergartens, nurseries under state JPNIN to be improved – Halimah
CJ: Court has no power to get prosecutor to withdraw charges
Dr Noor Hisham: 115 detainees at immigration depot awaiting second Covid-19 test results before deportation
Sisters in Simpang Ampat house fire succumb to injuries
DAP’s Anthony Loke urges Rahang rep to rethink leaving party, says no time limit, no pressure
Sarawak says two new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, Kuching now a yellow zone
Poverty eradication & uplifting standard of living main agenda of the nation: Mustapa
S’wak to host Malaysia Day celebrations for second consecutive year
Businesses in Miri and Limbang to take hit from Brunei’s border charge, says group
Boat mishap: Body of former navy man found in Omadal waters
Govt to increase annual grants by RM500 for KRT – Halimah
Rabies Prevention Operation to catch strays to be held in Sibu
Malaysia to hold inquest into Franco-Irish teen's death
RON95, RON97 up seven sen, diesel up three sen per litre
85% of consumers in Labuan face water supply disruption
Pathologist, among six men sentenced to death for murdering Kevin Morais (Updated)
Robbery at furniture shop, assistant gets 11 stitches for head wound
Fuel prices: Petrol up 7 sen, diesel up 3 sen
Covid-19: Sarawak no longer all ‘green’, two new cases in Kuching
Enforcement personnel deployment at border areas limited to five years, says Bukit Aman
Former housing minister's wife Cheong Guek Mee dies at 63
Statistics Dept: Malaysia’s new poverty line income is RM2,208, over 400k households considered poor
Finas looking to empower payment to local film producers under Compulsory Screening Scheme
SMK Agama Sibu dedicated to ensuring students strictly adhere with SOPs
Minister: After revising poverty line index, Malaysia records 5.6pc poverty rate from 0.4pc in 2016
Six including former pathologist sentenced to death over DPP Kevin Morais murder
MOH, architects to further improve hospital infrastructure: Health DG
Actress Zarina Anjoulie obtains judgment in default against Amyza
Fridays now ‘Jawi Day’, beginning today – Zulkifli
Azmin Ali: Govt focusing on reviving the economy within a year
Johor MP claims Parliament sitting on Monday will focus on removal of Dewan Rakyat’s speaker and deputy instead of current issues post Covid-19
Stranded containers at Miri Port resolved, fault found in documentation
Man arrested for alleged incest with own daughter resulting in pregnancy
MCMC, SMA to collaborate on improving 4G broadband connectivity in Sarawak
Johor DAP Youth chief: Matter of time before Umno betrays Bersatu and Muhyiddin
Inquest into Nora Anne's death to start on Aug 24
PKR will contest same seats if snap polls called … but no, state assemblies unlikely to be dissolved, says Penang chief
Company director, a former senator, fined RM340k for having illegal immigrants at his business
Covid-19: Melaka CM thanks locals for making state a green zone
Najib: Victory in Chini by-election proves Malay voters prefer Muafakat Nasional
Refusal to accept reality on poverty Malaysia’s biggest challenge
Prosecution seeks stay of decision on forfeiture of RM1.59m belonging to Johor Baru BN, Jakel Trading
Consumers, smugglers to blame for e-waste dumping
Parents encouraged to check SOP compliance by schools
20 years’ jail, 10 lashes for impregnating young girl
Too early to say Kota Belud padi project has failed – Kiandee
Income inequality in Malaysia widened even while median household income rose to RM5,873 in 2019, according to latest statistics
Rise in room bookings encouraging: Hoteliers
Cops detain three teenage bikers for riding dangerously
Najib denies using ‘cybertroopers’, says social media postings are factual
Monitor customers, pub owners told
Cops nab man in Penang for attempting to hit son in lift with a hammer
Retiree claims scammed in non-existent bitcoin investment venture
No good reason to remove speaker
Highway by-passing Brunei must be priority after fee hike by sultanate, says politician
BN will defend all traditional seats in GE15, says Annuar Musa
UM's Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman appointed president of International AIDS Society
Sexual harassment in the workplace: More than 30 Malaysian civil societies call for zero tolerance in wake of allegations against IRF activist
Report: Annual haze may return, possible further complications to Covid-19 patients
Three men died, two seriously injured in Jalan Kuala Jeneris accident
Malaysia completes term as chair of G77 Vienna Chapter
AirAsia to emerge stronger from pandemic: Fernandes
Wee: 7 initiatives by PKA to revive Port Klang’s logistics, shipping sectors
IRF director accused of sexual harassment welcomes police investigation, claims to be victim of targeted attack
Experts: Rethink on urban design much needed as Covid-19 reshapes what Malaysians want, need
MOH recognises media role in fighting Covid-19
Water supply issue: Sharing between states to overcome shortages - Tuan Ibrahim
Wesley’s ‘Borneo Barbie’ dolls get noticed by Motac
Initiatives announced by govt provide relief to Felda settlers - GWGF
MYC offers to act as facilitator in handling Parlimen Digital issue
Minister: It’s misleading to say cost will go down if ECRL scale reduced
Armenian Street traders offer discounts to entice visitors
Let Malaysian students continue with online studies, US urged
Statistics Dept revises M’sia poverty line to RM2,208