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Prosecution files appeal against Isa Samad’s acquittal
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The prosecution has filed an appeal in the Federal Court against the decision of the Court of Appeal yesterday which acquitted former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad of all nine charges of
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Banks successfully blocked RM383m worth of fraudulent transactions in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Financial institutions in Malaysia successfully prevented suspicious and fraudulent transactions worth RM383 million from January to December 2023, said the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM). Industry Task Force on Measures to Combat Financial Scams
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Envoy says Beijing appreciates PM Anwar’s stance on ‘China-phobia’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — China appreciates Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s stance on ’China-phobia’ among the US and its allies, said Minister at the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, Zheng Xuefang. He said Anwar’s remarks reflected the wish of
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Mayor urges more airlines to consider direct flights from overseas to Miri
MIRI, March 7 — Miri mayor Adam Yii yesterday urged airlines to consider direct flights from overseas to Miri in addition to the usual routes, taking into account its status as a resort city in Sarawak. Yii said he was
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AI-generated scam content is a big threat; what’s Malaysia doing to hold social media platforms accountable?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The threat of scams featuring impersonations of well-known personalities is nothing new, but the government still warns the public to not fall for it. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching just reminded Malaysians to be
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Tourist arrivals, dry season focus at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Issues regarding the entry of tourists into the country and preparations to overcome the effects of the dry season will be the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat session. Based on the Order of the Meeting
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PM Anwar embarks on back-to-back official visits from Melbourne to Canberra
CANBERRA, March 7 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed from Melbourne today for Canberra as part of his back-to-back official visits to Australia, at the invitation of the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The special aircraft carrying
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Hopes of a new search to end all speculation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — “Good Night, Malaysian Three Seven Zero” — that was the radio message sent from the cockpit of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 at 1.09am, March 8, 2014. A decade has passed since that fateful night, and
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Isa Samad thankful, relieved after being freed of corruption charges
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad expressed gratitude after being acquitted and discharged by the Court of Appeal today from nine charges of corruption involving RM3 million in connection with the purchase of
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New format on asset declaration for MPs, govt officials finalised
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The new format on asset declaration for Members of Parliament and administrative members has been finalised and will soon be tabled to the Cabinet for further consideration. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law
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