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In Kedah, company owner pleads guilty to making false claim of RM44,600 under Socso’s Penjana programme

ALOR SETAR, Oct 3 ― A company owner pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of making a false claim amounting to RM44,600 under the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) Penjana Kerjaya 2.0 programme in 2021. Muhammad

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JB mayor moots LRT to reduce growing traffic congestion, better connect with RTS and Singapore

JOHOR BARU, Oct 3 — Johor Baru mayor Datuk Noorazam Osman today said the state capital will need to have among others a light rail transit (LRT) system to reduce congestion, especially during peak hours. He said that having an

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New PBB youth wing Belia 18 to debut at special convention this weekend

KUCHING, Oct 3 — Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu’s newest wing, Belia 18, will make its debut at the party’s Betong zone special convention this weekend, party deputy president Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said today. He said delegates from the wing

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Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) Hosts 13th International Conference on Financial Crime and Terrorism Financing (IFCTF) to Cultivate Greater Transparency and Accountability in Financial Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The global shift towards a digital-centric banking landscape brings greater opportunities for growth and financial inclusion, but also significant challenges, specifically the growing prevalence of financial crimes, money laundering and terrorism financing,

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In defence statement, Kedah MB says was focusing on public welfare rather than labelling Vincent Tan and Berjaya Land ‘corrupt’

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has reportedly denied labelling Tan Sri Vincent Tan and his company Berjaya Land Berhad as corrupt. In his statement of defence against the duo’s defamation suit

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Penang High Court acquits five in T. Nhaveen’s murder case, citing unreliable witness

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 3 — The Penang High Court today acquitted and discharged five men over the murder of T. Nhaveen in 2017. Justice Radzi Hamid said the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case against the five

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Malaysia’s economy remains resilient as labour market conditions continue to improve

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 ― Malaysia’s economy remains resilient anchored by domestic-oriented activities and will continue to be supported by labour market conditions and investments moving into next year, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. He

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MACC says opened 776 investigation papers, 869 arrested so far this year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki reportedly said that the graftbusters have recorded an encouraging performance with proactive actions as 776 investigation papers were opened and 869 arrests were made

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After Sri Lankan dies in custody, Kepong MP asks for space and time for cops to probe matter

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — DAP’s Lim Lip Eng has today requested all parties to give the police space and time to investigate the death of a 43-year-old Sri Lankan while in custody of the Jinjang central lockup on September

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MALAYSIA’S TECH ASPIRATIONS GET A BOOST WITH STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS AT THE HUAWEI MALAYSIA CLOUD SUMMIT 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Huawei Cloud Summit Malaysia 2023, held on Day 2 of the Malaysia ICT Summit 2023 gathered enterprise leaders and ICT professionals to explore how Malaysian enterprises can harness the power of cloud

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