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Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has carried out more than 4,500 towing and removal actions between 2022 and 2025, sparked by over 9,600 public complaints regarding abandoned and obstructive vehicles. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Fadlun
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More time needed to gauge impact of work from home policy, says Public Service chief
SUNGAI PETANI, April 16 — The implementation of the Work From Home (BDR) policy for federal civil servants, which came into effect yesterday, has proceeded smoothly without disrupting public service delivery, said Director-General of Public Service (KPPA) Tan Sri Wan
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Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia
PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Malaysia will prioritise meeting its domestic fuel requirements before supplying any excess to Australia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the government had obtained assurances from Petroliam Nasional
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IMF warns of tough global economic times ahead if Middle East war drives oil prices higher
WASHINGTON, April 16 — IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned yesterday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if war in the Middle East is unresolved and oil prices stay high, adding that inflation risks could seep into food prices.
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Perak logs 4,848 online scams with RM125m losses, students increasingly targeted
IPOH, April 16 — A total of 4,848 online fraud cases involving losses amounting to RM124.99 million were recorded in Perak last year, with a worrying rise in cases among students, the State Assembly was told today. State Communications, Multimedia
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‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh today reportedly defended the “Bangun KL” campaign following criticism, saying it is a private sector initiative and does not involve government spending. According to a
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Breaking up is hard to do — Malaysia still seeking ‘middle ground’ in AG-Prosecutor split
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The parliamentary select committee reviewing the proposed separation of the Attorney-General (AG) and Public Prosecutor roles is working to find a “middle ground,” with the goal of tabling a constitutional amendment by June. According to
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Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Growing alarm over road safety in Malaysia has triggered an unusually strong public mandate for legislative and educational reform, as citizens grow increasingly weary of reckless driving and fatal accidents. According to the Ipsos Mobility
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Selangor sets aside RM134m to shield poor, small businesses from global energy crisis
SHAH ALAM, April 16 — The Selangor government today announced a RM134 million “endurance” package to help low-income and small-scale businesses face potential inflationary pressure, as the country faces a global energy crunch wrought by a dragging on war in
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Singapore stresses energy security urgency for Asia amid West Asia conflict, says PM Wong
SINGAPORE, April 16 — Singapore has underscored energy security as an urgent priority for Asian countries amid the ongoing West Asia conflicts, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The message was conveyed when Wong joined fellow regional leaders at a virtual
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