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Putrajaya clarifies media card validity, makes changes for foreign media and new online portals
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Information Department (Japen) today clarified that the media card validity period for media practitioners in the country, following concerns that this could be lowered in a move seen as restricting press freedom in the
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Malaysia, Australia can join forces to promote global fairness and mutual respect
CANBERRA, March 7 — It’s crucial for Malaysia and Australia to work together, pooling their political and diplomatic resources, to uphold consistency in international law and promote fair play and mutual respect among nations, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The
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Hadi’s claim regarding civil servants’ pension inaccurate, misleading
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The statement by PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang regarding pensions for civil servants is misleading, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said. Nik Nazmi, who is also the Natural Resources
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Malaysian films gain spotlight amidst international films delay, says Finas CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The postponement of the screening of several international films in cinemas offers local films the opportunity to fill the gap. National Film Development Corporation (Finas) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib said that following
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Under pressure from UN, Sabah govt confirms carbon credit deal on hold
KOTA KINABALU, March 7 — After a special inquiry, the Sabah government has told a United Nations working group that the controversial carbon credit programme is on hold while it refines and finds solutions to several issues it deems “lopsided”.
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Pointing to Chinese New Village and ‘bak kut teh’ issues, Ismail Sabri tells fellow lawmakers to be mindful of racial statements
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Former prime minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob today reminded political leaders to be mindful of their statements that could worsen the racial gap. Seemingly directing his barb to the government’s announcements on Chinese New Villages
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Citing cost reduction, Goodyear to shut down Shah Alam plant in June this year affecting 550 workers
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — One of the country’s leading tyre manufacturers, Goodyear, said it will be closing down its plant in Shah Alam starting June 30 this year, affecting some 550 positions. Goodyear’s Asia Pacific president Nathaniel Madarang said
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Was house arrest part of Najib’s pardon appeal? Ismail Sabri asks Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today requested that the government verify if house arrest was part of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s royal pardon application. He told the Parliament that he was informed
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Ismail Sabri again calls for return of GST after recent SST hike
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Umno Bera MP Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has today renewed his call for the return of the abolished goods and services tax (GST), following the recent hike of sales and services tax (SST) on
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Court in Putrajaya charges umrah handling company, director with failing to comply with Claims Tribunal award order
PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — A company handling the Umrah package and its director were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with failing to comply with an award order issued by the Malaysian Consumer Claims Tribunal (TTPM) to pay claims
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