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Sabah CM: Quick-impact projects must be fast-tracked for the benefit of Sabahans
KOTA KINABALU, April 13 — The Sabah government wants urgent, quick-impact small-scale projects that can be completed promptly to be prioritised, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said these small-scale projects must be
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‘Even burger stalls look better’: Home minister orders upgrades for Malaysia’s border posts
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today instructed several Malaysia’s border posts to be upgraded as some are currently in a state that is less presentable than even a burger stall. He said he personally
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Don’t panic, don’t relax: Home minister urges Malaysians to brace for possible energy-driven shocks
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Malaysians should prepare for possible economic and supply disruptions if the ongoing geopolitical conflict in West Asia continues to affect global energy routes, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today. He said the Strait
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Fewer people buying new cars after Aidilfitri as global uncertainty dents confidence, says industry group
CYBERJAYA, April 13 — The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to weigh on Malaysia’s automotive industry as demand for new vehicles shows a slight dip, according to industry players. Malaysian Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association (Pekema) president
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Australia names first woman to command its army in 125-year history
SYDNEY, April 13 — A woman will command Australia’s army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said today as he unveiled the “deeply historic” appointment. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle was named Australia’s
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Busted at sea: Two tankers held over illicit diesel transfer off Penang
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said it has detained two tankers for allegedly conducting an illegal ship-to-ship transfer of about 700,000 litres of diesel off the island of Penang over the weekend. Malaysia has been
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Illegal route, valid IDs: Kelantan police confirm status of 34 Sungai Golok-crossing students
KOTA BHARU, April 13 — Police have confirmed that all 34 primary and secondary school students who entered Malaysia from Thailand yesterday possess valid Malaysian identity cards. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said all of them have been
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Pay more, lose more: Police warn of ‘double scam’ trapping victims with fake recovery offers
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has uncovered a new modus operandi used by scammers who target fraud victims a second time by offering bogus services to recover their lost money. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation
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Kota Bharu teacher, 57, remanded two days over crash that killed Form One girl at school surau
KOTA BHARU, April 13 — A 57-year-old female teacher has been remanded for two days, from today, to assist in investigations into an accident that claimed the life of a female student at the surau of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK)
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Roadworks nationwide hit by rising costs, with hundreds of projects already delayed, says Ahmad Maslan
KULAI, April 13 — Road construction and maintenance projects nationwide are expected to face further delays due to rising construction material prices and diesel costs linked to tensions in West Asia, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said today.
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