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Former MAS MD Tan Sri Abdul Aziz dies
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysia Airlines Bhd (now known as Malaysia Airlines) managing director Tan Sri Dr Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman died shortly before midnight yesterday.
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Stringent screening of visitors to Johor
KULAI - China tourists and tour operators entering Johor are now required to follow stringent health regulations, due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.
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Should Dr M be made a mentor minister?
PETALING JAYA: Two economists have suggested that Dr Mahathir Mohamad become a mentor minister once he leaves the prime minister’s post, saying an announcement of such a plan may allay the concerns ...
It’s collective voice of cabinet members – Ewon
Ewon
KOTA KINABALU: Rural Development Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick welcomed the government’s decision to scrap the proposal to implement the Sabah Temporary Pass or PSS by the Home Ministry.
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KTC takes over Gardenia
Dexter
KOTA KINABALU: Consumer packaged goods distributor Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Berhad (KTC) has signed a licensing agreement with Tong Hing Holdings to manage the famous household bakery bran...
199 express bus drivers undergo urine test
MALACCA: A total of 199 drivers of express buses operating at the Central Malacca bus terminal underwent urine tests for drugs in an operation conducted beginning four days ago in conjunction with the...
Ops Selamat: Four days, 60 deaths
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 57 fatal accidents were recorded during the four days of Op Selamat 16/2020 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration from Saturday to yesterday, involving 60 death...
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McDonald’s Malaysia spreads goodwill and good cheer for senior folks
IN celebrating the upcoming festivities of Chinese New Year, McDonald’s Malaysia continues its tradition of embracing the True Meaning of Prosperity for the fourth year, with restaurant crew members visiting more than 60 old folks’ homes across the nation ahead of Chinese New Year 2020.
Man dies in accident on way home to Sibu
SIBU: Two teenagers walked 500m to the nearest longhouse to seek help after the motorcycle they were riding pillion was involved in an accident in Bintangor Wednesday (Jan 22) night which killed their father.
Charges against ex-AIAC chief quashed
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has quashed three criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges involving more than RM1mil against the former director of Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Datuk Dr N. Sundra Rajoo.
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A splashing good time
Children having a whale of a time in a stream in the tropical forest in Ulu Bendul, Kuala Pilah about 25km from Seremban.
Entrepreneur Development Ministry renamed
PETALING JAYA: The Entrepreneur Development Ministry has been renamed as the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the cooperatives movement.
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‘Drop action against Zuraida’
PETALING JAYA: PKR’s number two Datuk Seri Azmin Ali is leading the charge of a group of party leaders in demanding the party to immediately drop all actions against PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamarudin.
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Puspakom: Vehicles need periodical checks
PETALING JAYA: Vehicles need to undergo periodical checks even though there seem to be no inherent problems with them, said Puspakom, a computerised vehicle inspection company owned by DRB-HICOM Bhd.
‘No meat products from Wuhan sold here’
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has never imported any live animals or associated products from Wuhan, China, which is now seeing the emergence of a new pneumonia-causing coronavirus strain, said the Veterinary Services Department (VSD).
More terminations surface
SIBU: Less than a week after the case of four medical officers (MOs) who had their contracts terminated, another six voiced out their frustration of having to suffer the same fate when their respective hospitals abruptly ended their contracts.
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Safety must come first, urges Miros
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) has urged the public to be mindful on roads, saying that defensive practices while driving plays a big role in curbing accidents.
Commission all for election improvements
PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission backs any plans to further improve the election process, even if it sees its role and functions diminished, says its chairman.
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Diplomatic relations
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are pictured here with foreign ambassadors and high commissioners to Malaysia after attending a royal luncheon at Istana Negara.
Melaka JCI aims to boost state’s growth
MELAKA: Melaka’s chapter of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) 2020 is hoping to work with young entrepreneurs from various races to revive the state’s history as a successful entreport, says its president Vincent Leng.
M’sian haj quota increased
SEPANG: The official haj quota for Malaysian pilgrims this year has been increased to 31,600 from 30,200 last year, says Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof.
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More portable toilets on standby this CNY
PETALING JAYA: With the anticipated balik kampung rush happening on major highways this Chinese New Year, highway companies have prepared initiatives to manage the big volume of vehicles on the road.
OTR joy for drivers eyeing new car
PETALING JAYA: The government’s decision to retain on-the-road (OTR) prices of vehicles for a year has brought joy for those looking to buy new cars.
All public bus terminals to go cashless
KUALA LUMPUR: All public bus terminals in the country will implement a cashless ticket purchase system by using e-wallets, Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook said.
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Hamas leader calls on Dr M in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad received a courtesy call from Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his delegation at his office in Perdana Putra here today.
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Ex-journalist Tajuddin Saman dies
PUTRAJAYA: The winner of the 1990 Kajai Award, former Berita Harian journalist, Tajuddin Saman, passed away at his house in Precinct 9, here today.
Man arrested for stealing money from mosque
IPOH: Being banished from the state before and having 13 previous criminal records did not change a man who was arrested for allegedly stealing money from the donation box at Shukuriah Mosque in Telok...
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Selangor targets RM12b investments this year
Selangor targets to achieve investments worth RM12 billion in 2020 compared with RM10 billion last year, says state investment, industry and commerce, and small and medium enterprises committee chairp...
Toll reduction: Pakatan has made good where BN failed, says Tony Pua
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The restructuring of PLUS Malaysia Bhd's (PLUS) highway toll rates starting Feb 1 will be the first time in the history of the highway concessionaire in which toll rates have been reduced without the government having to make compensation, in the process saving RM26bil for the benefit of the people and for economic development, says Tony Pua.
10% toll discount on second Penang bridge for CNY
BATU KAWAN: Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB), the concessionaire for the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS), is offering a 10% discount on toll for motorists using the bridge on Chinese New...
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Malaysia makes democratic progress: Report
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian democracy has improved on the international scale, jumping nine spots up from 52nd to 43rd as reported in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) democracy index.
MMA: Screen all travellers from China
KUALA LUMPUR: Travellers from areas in China where new coronavirus infections have been reported should undergo health screening upon arrival in Malaysia, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said ...
Wee unfazed by unrequited love for Guan Eng
PETALING JAYA: In a case of unrequited love, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says he will love everyone the same regardless of their political beliefs, even DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng.
US Senate approves Trump impeachment trial plan
The Republican-controlled US Senate voted early on Wednesday on party lines to approve the rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, rejecting Democratic efforts to obtain evidence and ens...
Malaysia's 50 shades of grey problem
PETALING JAYA - Penang, the second top greying state in the country, will overtake Perak in 20 years to become Malaysia's "oldest" state.
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Sarawak vs Petronas: Judicial Commissioner dismisses firm’s bid to recuse him
Najib tells court all money from his account used for CSR programmes
Early CNY treat for elderly residents of two homes in Sabah
2019 was a good year for law enforcement, says IGP
Lee urges AirAsia to use aerobridges in all Sarawak airports
Anwar: Do not discuss transition openly
Malindo flight suffered 'minor engine fire', passengers safe
Exclusive: Malaysia to buy more sugar from India to help resolve palm oil spat - sources
50 flights delayed, 9 diverted due to evacuation at Changi control tower
18 made homeless after fire destroys squatter house in Miri
Penang on high alert for possible spread of coronavirus
Use West-Coast Expressway when going home during CNY, Malaysian travellers told
School association denies parents' claims of excessive religious rituals
Bargain hunters eye Malaysian assets after a terrible 2019
Sabah urged to use every doctor in the state in anti-polio effort
Education ministry terminates members of committee on UUCA abolition
Coronavirus outbreak: Wuhan under quarantine - Health Ministry
Man found dead in front of food stall
Shafie takes the blame for Warisan’s defeat in Kimanis
Welfare Dept looking for Indonesian girl's next of kin
Beware of man impersonating TNB contractor: PDRM
11 Kelantan Exco, 3 ex-officio members get RM50k payout each
Measures taken to avoid CNY congestion in Johor checkpoints
Hannah a bright spark in welding
Washington Post, Amazon boss Bezos ‘hacked by Saudi crown prince’
Ex-MD of Malaysia Airlines Abdul Aziz dies, aged 87
Analyst tells why Zuraida’s sacking could kill Anwar’s prime ministerial ambition
Selangorians to continue getting free water
Soleimani assassination adds dangerous new dimension to Iraq unrest
Democrats launch first salvo at Trump impeachment trial
Weinstein rape trial opens with clashing portrayals of ex-Hollywood producer
Muslim teachers group urges ministry to relook segregation at training institute
Power transition should be discussed internally: Lim
Muslim community help Hindu couple marry
HK actress’ weight loss raises talk of depression
WHO says will decide on Thursday if China virus is a global health emergency
Abang Iskandar the next chief justice of Sabah and Sarawak?
M’sia ‘14th most photogenic place’
Perak looking to boost people’s income to resolve housing issue
Sahabat Alam Malaysia worried over impact of landfill fires in Kedah
Malaysian couple return home to find thieves' vehicle blocking their driveway
Perak Bersatu Youth chief hits out at DAP Youth leaders over statement on PM transition
Man breaks into cop’s home, caught red-handed
Drug ring using WeChat to sell Ecstasy busted
Perak to build jetty complex in Pangkor
Yoursay: Alas, it’s much easier to be in the opposition than to govern
Yoursay: Kudos to the judge for upholding Najib’s entitlement
Be patient while on the road, motorists urged
Age not a factor as 99-year-old gears up for CNY
Retiree unleashes his creative side
Car insurance claims up during festive seasons
Court orders identity of graft accused to not be published
Mum charged with daughter’s death
Anwar tells Harapan to stop fighting over PM transition and 8 news from yesterday
Grab, Razer among firms eyeing digital bank licence in Malaysia
Malaysia unexpectedly cuts benchmark rate in 'pre-emptive measure'
Singapore, KL to begin talks on borders around Pedra Branca
Last bumiputera-only digital mall struggles to stay afloat
Analysts agree gig industry brings opportunities, but only few will reap rewards
Call to consider suspending all Wuhan direct flights affects tourism — Satta
Pos Malaysia’s new stamp collection to usher in Year of the Rat
Primary source verification for international medical graduates from June 1 — MMC
Abdul Karim, Tiang welcome staging of proposed language congress in Sarawak
Fighter jets in training exercise cause of explosions, Gua Musang residents told
Govt revises criteria for first phase of i-Suri 2020 eligibility
Young motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV, driver unhurt
Preserve open house concept — Ting
Perodua suppliers, dealers laud carmaker’s 2019 performance
Expect defeat again if constitution amendment wording not changed, GPS warns
Pay heed to electrical safety before leaving home: TNB
Nine vehicles destroyed in fire in Johor Baru
Police arrest m-cylist for hitting man with helmet
Vehicle sales to rise by small margin this year
Socso urges the self-employed to open accounts
46 PKR leaders: Stop targeting Zuraida, provocation persists despite olive branch
LFL: We stand by our claims on Singapore executions
No time to waste 'fighting yesterday's battles', says Vivian Balakrishnan on ties with neighbours
Veterinary Dept will ban six antibiotics on livestock on Aug 31
Man gets five years jail, whipping for robbing convenience stores
Pua: Lest you forget Najib, you raised toll prices in 2015
Student finds RM1.6k banked into account by mistake, returns money
Mercedes-Benz most popular luxury car brand in Malaysia
Federal Court dismisses Kelana Megah's appeal for additional compensation
Country Garden: We either reassigned or compensated workers
Police to revoke licences for owning rifles: IGP
Trailer catches fire near Menora Tunnel on PLUS Highway, causes massive traffic jam
Ambiga slams Ramkarpal for comments on Mahathir after Kimanis
'Baby boy' - Ramasamy courts friendly fire over 'cybertrooper-like' remark
Moody’s A3 credit rating shows economy is sound, says Guan Eng
Over 8,000 firefighters to be on duty during CNY
Dr Yii: MoE must take bullying cases seriously, investigate further
Soon Koh still in mourning, will not be celebrating Chinese New Year
Gadek assemblyman claims trial to charge of supporting LTTE
Malaysia ranks 14th most Instagrammable place in the world
Malay lion dance troupe will be busy as a bee during CNY
Glovemaker WRP to hold rock concert for staff
Hamas chief Ismail Haniya to meet Mahathir over Palestinian issues
Family seeks missing daughter with depression
First Thai woman infected with coronavirus
Malaysia's handmade incense craftwork a declining art
Dept of Statistics: 2019 saw inflation of 0.7pct
GM's Cruise unit unveils driverless prototype vehicle for ride-sharing service
8,505 Sarawakian senior citizens sign up for Kenyalang gold card
Hydrogen bus service hits the streets of Kuching, allows free rides all the way to Damai
Fatimah: 8,505 application forms for Kenyalang Gold Card received as of Jan 21
I was in a rush: Driver arrested for hitting motorcyclist on KL-Seremban Highway
China virus toll rises to nine as pandemic fears grow
Bank Negara cuts key rate in surprise move
No mutation of influenza virus despite growing cases in schools, says Malaysian Health Ministry
Rights group stands by brutal execution claim, says Singapore’s response a bare denial
Man opens stall offering RM1 meals to help poor families
TYT to appoint judicial commissioners