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Malaysia’s green electricity tariff premium rates cut by up to 80pc beginning July 1
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Malaysia has cut its green electricity tariff premium rates by up to 80 per cent beginning on July 1 in an effort to diversify its green electricity supply access options for companies to meet their
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No detailed Cabinet talks yet on Chief Justice pick, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Cabinet did not deliberate in detail on the appointment of a new Chief Justice during its meeting today, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. Responding to a question at his weekly press conference, Fahmi clarified
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Penang customs seize cigarettes, liquor worth RM2.67m
BUTTERWORTH, July 2 — The Penang Customs Department detained two men and crippled a smuggling syndicate, seizing various cigarettes as well as alcoholic beverages worth RM2.67 million in separate raids in the state recently. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said
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Police record statements from three, more to follow
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 2 — Police have recorded statements from three individuals in connection with the boat capsizing incident off Pulau Perhentian waters last Saturday, which claimed three lives. Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairuddin said the statements were
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Chief Justice Tengku Maimun on being Malaysia’s first female top judge, and more
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Kelantan-born Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat ended her six-year tenure yesterday after having served as Chief Justice (CJ) of Malaysia from May 2019 until now. She steered the judiciary through multiple challenges such as the
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PM Anwar alerts embassy to assist Malaysian stranded in Italy due to pickpocket stealing passport
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has requested the Malaysian Embassy in Italy to immediately assist a Malaysian citizen, Dalila Zaidi, who was stranded in Milan after her passport was stolen. He said the Foreign
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Four sought over arson of five luxury vehicles in Kuala Langat
SHAH ALAM, July 2 — Police are actively tracking down four men suspected of setting fire to five luxury vehicles belonging to a man in an incident that occurred yesterday at Bandar Tropicana Aman, Bandar Saujana Putra, Kuala Langat, near
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Bodies of couple, adult son found in Seremban house
SEREMBAN, July 2 — Three family members were found dead in a house in Taman Bukit Kristal near here, at about 4.53 pm yesterday. Seremban district police chief, ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said his department received information from the
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O&G consultant loses RM2.7m in ‘Nova 88’ investment scam
IPOH, July 2 — An oil and gas consultant lost over RM2.7 million after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme advertised on a website. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 37-year-old man lodged a police report
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Sarawak to offer scholarships for security studies at elite UK military academy Sandhurst
KUCHING, July 2 — Sarawak government intends to offer scholarships to Sarawakians interested in a security career to further their studies at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.
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