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Immigration denies link to alleged assault of foreigner at KLIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The Immigration Department today said none of its officers were involved in the alleged assault of a foreigner who was also denied entry at KLIA. It noted that reports based on videos of the alleged

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Unfinished towers and site delays prompt Fahmi to seek Jendela Phase 2 overhaul

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 — There is a need to overhaul the entire implementation process of Phase 2 of the National Digital Network (JENDELA) initiative to ensure the effectiveness of the programme, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. In fact, he

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DBKL reopens part of Jalan Masjid India, ground zero sinkhole repairs to finish by December 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Part of Jalan Masjid India, previously affected by a sinkhole incident, has been reopened to the public, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said in a statement today DBKL announced that the reopened section includes

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PM Anwar returns from four-nation tour, strengthening ties and attending Apec, G20 summits

SEPANG, Nov 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returned to Malaysia today after completing visits to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Peru and Brazil from Nov 9 until yesterday. The aircraft carrying Anwar landed at Kompleks Bunga Raya, Kuala Lumpur

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Sabah train accident sparks safety review, state Railway Dept puts up safety fence, launches inquiry

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 20 — The Sabah Railway Department is activating a Board of Inquiry to investigate a train accident near Kampung Petagas yesterday, which killed a 41-year-old woman and critically injured her 11-year-old son. Sabah Railway Department Director Mohammad Safri Abdul

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School van driver killed in collision with transport van in Bintulu

BINTULU, Nov 20 — A 66-year-old school van driver perished in a collision with a worker transport van at Mile 15, Jalan Bintulu-Miri here last night. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in a statement said the school van driver

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After Daim’s death, prosecutors drop asset declaration charge

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The prosecution today withdrew the charge against the late Tun Daim Zainuddin for failure to comply with a notice to declare his assets, citing his death. According to Free Malaysia Today, deputy public prosecutor Wan

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China nationals among 16 busted over Kuala Langat gang robbery

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Two Chinese nationals and 14 local men were arrested for their alleged involvement in a gang robbery at a factory in Telok Panglima Garang, Kuala Langat. Kuala Langat deputy district police chief DSP Mohd Sufian

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Malaysia to host Vietnam’s party leader To Lam in official visit from Nov 21 to strengthen ties, discuss trade, energy and partnerships

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 — General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam will undertake an official visit to Malaysia from Nov 21 to 23 to boost strategic partnership between both countries. This marks his

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After 40 years, stateless man in Penang receives Malaysian citizenship and hopes for a new life

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 20 — A man who was previously stateless expressed his gratitude and joy after his efforts paid off when the Penang High Court approved his application for Malaysian citizenship. The application by Mohd Razwil Abdullah was granted

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