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Floods worsen in Kelantan and Terengganu as evacuee numbers surge, Kedah and Perlis latest to be hit while Perak, Johor unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 –– The flood situation in Kelantan and Terengganu has worsened, with the number of evacuees rising, and additional temporary evacuation centres being opened, as of 8 yesterday evening. Kedah and Perlis became the latest states to
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RM1.6b Leonardo helicopter leasing contract backed by Italian govt, not ‘direct nego’
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament today that the RM16 billion contract to lease over two dozen Leonardo helicopters for 15 years is backed by a tacit guarantee from the Italian government. He
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UiTM Palapes trainee died from multi-organ failure due to heat stroke, says Selangor top cop
SHAH ALAM, Nov 28 –– The tragic death of a Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) trainee from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) on November 13 has been confirmed to be caused by multi-organ failure due to heat stroke. Selangor police chief
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Lahad Datu vocational college murder trial: Forensic expert details 107 injuries on victim
TAWAU, Nov 28 — A forensic pathologist specialist told the High Court here that there were 107 injuries on the body of the deceased, Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul, from the Lahad Datu Vocational College. The fifth prosecution witness Dr
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US trade sanction risks, MAF chopper contracts, urban flood mitigation among highlights
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 –– The risk of trade sanctions from the United States due to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s vocal stance in defending the rights of the Palestinian people and state will be among the highlights of
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Perak secures five foreign investors for its halal industrial park, eyes growth, says MB
IPOH, Nov 27 — The Perak government has successfully attracted five foreign investors, including two pharmaceutical companies from Shanghai, China, to its newly launched Perak Halal Industrial Park (Perak HIP) following an official working visit to Dubai and Pakistan last
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UiTM vows reforms after Palapes trainee’s death as ATM investigates alleged fatal bullying case
SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has revisited and strengthened its procedures and monitoring mechanisms for co-curricular activities involving uniformed bodies at the institution. In a statement, UiTM said the university will fully cooperate with investigations into
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88pc of Malaysian firms raised salaries in 2024, but increments lower than 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) revealed today that 88 per cent of companies granted salary increases to selected executive and non-executive employees in 2024, though increments were lower compared to 2023. MEF executive director Datuk
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High Court grants two-week extension to SRC Intl, Umno to resolve RM19.5m suit
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The High Court today granted SRC International Sdn Bhd and its two subsidiaries a two-week extension to resolve their lawsuit against Umno and Umno Selangor, involving RM19.5 million allegedly misappropriated in 2015. Judge Datuk Raja
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Johor civil servants to don traditional attire with ‘Kain Benang’ Johor every Friday starting next year, in conjunction with state’s new official weekend
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 27 — In conjunction with the new official weekend for Johor, all state civil servants are required to don the Baju Kurung and Baju Melayu Teluk Belanga with the Kain Benang Johor as the Friday work attire starting next year. Johor Unity, Heritage
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