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As GISBH probe hits one month, authorities vow to prevent return of group’s beliefs
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The investigation into GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) has now entered its one-month mark since the authorities raided 20 charity homes linked to the company in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan on Sept 11. Bukit Aman
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19-month-old girl diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer, family seeks help for medical costs
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 11 — A 19-month-old girl, Daneen Auni Riksi, was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer last Wednesday after months of suffering from prolonged crying and constipation. Malay daily Sinar Harian reported that Daneen is currently receiving treatment at the
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PM Anwar urges Asean, India to capitalise on digital economy, tourism and trade ties
VIENTIANE, Oct 11 — Malaysia has called for an early conclusion to the review of the Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement (Aitiga) during the 21st Asean-India Summit, here yesterday. In his remarks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the
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TMJ invites those upset with Johor’s weekend reset to move states
JOHOR BARU, Oct 11 — The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail said the change of the weekend holiday to Saturday and Sunday was made based on the considerations and desires of the people in the state to spend more
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Malaysia secures planned US$14.7b investment from Google, Microsoft and other US tech giants
VIENTIANE, Oct 11 — Malaysia has welcomed the proposed US$14.7 billion (US$1=RM4.29) investment by United States (US) technology giants — Google, Microsoft, Enovix Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing. The matter was conveyed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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Inheritance tax could make a comeback in Budget 2025: But what is it and why are some Malaysians for and against it?
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Budget 2025 to be tabled October 18 could see the introduction of several new taxes to raise Malaysia’s revenue and (perhaps) close the wealth gap. Among the five reported by Utusan Malaysia – unhealthy food tax, carbon
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Federal Court reduces father’s death sentence for son’s murder to 40 years in prison and 12 strokes
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — The Federal Court here today commuted the death sentence imposed on a father convicted of murdering his son to 40 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane. This followed a decision by a three-judge
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Explosion and fire at Iskandar Puteri factories injures three foreign workers
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 10 — Three foreign workers were seriously injured after an explosion and fire broke out at four factories, including a chemical storage warehouse, in the SILC industrial park today. The victims, all male Bangladeshi workers, managed to
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Russia agrees to increase scholarships for Malaysian students to 40 per year
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The Russian government has agreed to increase the number of scholarships for Malaysian students to 40 per year, compared to 20 previously, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. He said this
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Retailers can meet tobacco display ban by installing screens
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Compliance with the tobacco display ban under the new Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852) can be achieved by simply adding a screen to existing display cabinets, according to Health Minister Datuk
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