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‘Malay Rulers must work together as a team’: Selangor Sultan emphasises royal unity, respect in football talks with Johor Regent
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, and the Johor Regent, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, have agreed that football rivalry in Malaysia should remain strictly on the field and not lead to
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Chinese tourists caught working in Semporna on visit passes; Tourism Ministry to handle issue
SEMPORNA, Oct 4 — The police have received five reports regarding Chinese nationals misusing their visit passes by working in Semporna. Semporna District Police Chief Supt Mohd Sabri Zainol, in a statement today, said the reports were lodged by tourism
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Health Ministry aims for 4pc drop in smoking rate nationwide by 2025 with smoking control act, says minister
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 4 — The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 582), which came into effect on October 1, is set to help reduce Malaysia’s conventional smoking rate by 2025, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad.
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PM Anwar’s Bangladesh visit symbolises Malaysia’s solidarity as first Muslim country to recognise its independence, says envoy
DHAKA, Oct 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Bangladesh today symbolises Malaysia’s solidarity with the people of the country, who are currently facing challenging times. High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh Haznah Md Hashim said
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Selangor, Kedah face floods again, Perak evacuee numbers rise as situation deteriorates
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Selangor and Kedah have been struck by floods once more, while the situation in Perak has worsened as of this morning. In SELANGOR, 1,968 individuals from 480 families affected by the floods were evacuated to
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Foreign Ministry confirms safe return of four Malaysians from Lebanon, efforts continue to evacuate remaining 16
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 4 — Four Malaysians, evacuated from Lebanon, have safely arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this morning, while another is scheduled to arrive later in the day, the Foreign Ministry confirmed. Their departure from Beirut via a
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MyDigital ID integration with MyJPJ delayed for improvements, CEO says public can still use current logins
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The integration of the use of MyDigital ID with the MyJPJ application has not been cancelled, but instead its use has been postponed, according to MyDigital ID Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Mohd Mirza Mohd
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Two nine-day festivals coincide this year: Here’s what to know about the Nine Emperor Gods and Navaratri being celebrated now until Oct 11
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 4 — Malaysia is a land of festivals, being a melting pot of different cultures. While not every one of them is a public holiday, they are still celebrated in a grand way in certain communities. Take
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PM Anwar’s Pakistan visit yields RM2.65b in trade deals, boosts palm oil and halal sector investments
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s three-day state visit to Pakistan secured potential trade deals worth RM2.65 billion, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said Pakistan has committed
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PM Anwar says visit highlights high-level commitment to boost Malaysia-Pakistan cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his visit to Pakistan proves the highest commitment among the top leaders of the two countries to improve relations covering various fields, ranging from diplomatic to economy. According to
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