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Back to homepageJohor MB highlights RM113.7b investment, range of accomplishments marking two-year administration
JOHOR BARU, March 16 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced a remarkable achievement under the state government’s administration: attracting investments totalling RM113.7 billion and creating 35,000 job opportunities within a span of two years, alongside a range
Read MoreCops arrest two for obstructing Alor Setar City Council officers’ work
ALOR SETAR, March 16 — The police arrested two men, believed to have caused a commotion and prevented Alor Setar City Council (MBAS) enforcement officers from carrying out their duties, in the Dataran Medan Bandar Alor Setar area, on Thursday.
Read MorePahang MMEA detains Vietnamese fishing vessel with 250 kg catch, valuing around RM1.7m near Tioman
KUANTAN, March 16 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Pahang apprehended a Vietnamese fishing vessel and its six crew members for encroaching into Malaysian waters and illegally harvesting marine resources near Tioman Island. Last Thursday, both the boat
Read MoreSelangor MMEA identifies rat trails used by undocumented immigrants ahead of Aidilfitri celebration
KLANG, March 16 — The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has identified hotspots, or rat trails, believed to be used as entry and exit routes for illegal immigrants, ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration. Its director Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin
Read MoreTragic blaze claims lives of parents, leaves 14-year-old girl as sole survivor in Damansara Utama
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — A 14-year-old girl lost her parents instantly after being the sole survivor rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in a two-storey house fire on Jalan SS21/18, Damansara Utama, Selangor early this morning. Selangor
Read More10,000 affordable Madani homes planned for Putrajaya by 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — More than 10,000 units of Residensi Madani and Residensi Wilayah are targeted to be developed in Putrajaya, starting this year, and expected to be completed in 2027. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories),
Read MoreBatu Pahat zone MMEA arrest six Indonesians for attempting to leave Malaysia illegally
BATU PAHAT, March 16 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Batu Pahat Zone arrested six Indonesians, suspected of being undocumented immigrants, believed to be trying to leave the country in the waters of Tampok, Pontian, at 9.30am yesterday. Batu
Read MoreMan escapes unhurt after Porsche Cayenne crashes into elephant near Kuala Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 16 — A man escaped unhurt after the vehicle he was driving crashed into an elephant in Kampung Kolam, Setiu, near here, last night. Setiu district police chief, DSP Afandi Husin, said that the driver, Sharul Azma
Read MoreMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella’s first official visit to Malaysia postponed indefinitely
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella is supposed to make a stop in Malaysia next week. It would be his first official visit to Malaysia since taking over the CEO role from Steve
Read MorePM Anwar lowers hope of breakthrough in flight MH370 mystery
HAMBURG, March 16 — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned on Friday against high hopes of finding answers to the disappearance ten years ago of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, after a modern robotics company said it could reopen the search,
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