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Malaysian leaders consistent in Palestinian issue

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Malaysia’s leadership, under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, has always been consistent in championing the Palestinian issue and in condemning the Israeli regime’s brutality. Amanah Wanita Chief Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said that

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Kepung Demi Palestin five-day picket unites Malaysians, Palestinians from all walks of life

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Kepung Demi Palestin’s five-day picket enters its fifth day and a supporter of the cause, Cikgu Chin made it just in time for the finale tonight. She had hopped on a midnight bus from Kedah

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TV Sarawak to set up new offices in Q1 2024

KUCHING, Dec 31 — TV Sarawak (TVS) plans to open new offices in Sibu, Bintulu, Miri and Kuala Lumpur in the first quarter of next year, said its chief executive officer Kushairi Abang. He said the state-owned television station also

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Terengganu fully recovers from third wave of floods

KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 31 — Terengganu has fully recovered from its third wave of floods which hit the state since Dec 23. According to the Terengganu State Disaster Management Committee (JPBNT) secretariat, the last temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in the

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Sixteen SPM exam centres in Terengganu at risk of being hit by fourth wave of floods

PERMAISURI, Dec 31 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has identified 16 examination centres in Terengganu that are at risk of being hit by the fourth wave of floods. Deputy Director-General of Education (Professionalism Development Sector) Shafruddin Ali Hussin said

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Name of Malaysia’s tallest flagpole to be revealed on New Year’s Eve

KUCHING, Dec 30 ― The name of Malaysia’s tallest flagpole will be announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during the 2024 New Year’s Eve Celebration, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk

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Penang water authority ordered to take five immediate actions in connection with Sg Perai incident

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 30 ― The Penang government has received a preliminary report from Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP), regarding a burst pipeline incident in Sungai Perai, Butterworth, near here, and ordered five immediate measures to be implemented. Chief

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Service tax on traditional Chinese medicine not sudden decision; policy existed since 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — The collection of service tax for traditional Chinese medicine services is not a sudden decision by the current government, but has been applicable since 2018, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying has said. Lim reportedly

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Proposed PSB-PDP merger needs to be brought to GPS chairman first

KUCHING, Dec 30 ― The proposed merger of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) needs to be presented to the chairman of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) first, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Abdul Karim, who

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MACC says Daim probe according to law, never accused him of wrongdoing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today said its ongoing investigation into former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin is based on the country’s anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws, stressing that it is an independent body. The

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