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After two casinos close doors, Genting says move temporary for renovation
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Resort World Genting said today that two out of three of its casinos were only temporarily closed, following news reports of them allegedly ceasing operations. In a statement, it said the temporary closure was due
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Malaysia, Uzbekistan state commitment to enhance cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Malaysia and Uzbekistan have expressed their commitment to enhancing cooperation, specifically focusing on expanding trade, investment and strategic relationships. In a Facebook post, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that this was among the
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Najib’s ‘blessing’ needed before 1MDB projects could be undertaken, Jasmine Loo tells court
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s “blessing” was needed before the Finance Ministry-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) could proceed with any projects, the company’s former in-house lawyer Jasmine Loo told the High Court today.
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Apex court dismisses BN candidate’s appeal, Mas Ermieyati remains as Masjid Tanah MP
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 — Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin remains as Masjid Tanah Member of Parliament (MP) after the Federal Court here today dismissed Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Abdul Hakim Abdul Wahid’s appeal to nullify her victory in the 15th General
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PM Anwar meets Grab founder, briefed on GX Bank’s RM1.5b investment plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy visit from the co-founder and chief executive officer of Grab Holdings Inc, Anthony Tan today. Tan was accompanied by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri
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Bersih hands over reform demands to PM, Anwar says govt open to dialogue
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim became the first prime minister to meet and discuss the implementation of reforms with the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) after six lawmakers received the memorandum during
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Immigration Dept busts Rohingya migrant smuggling syndicate, nabs 10 people
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 — The Immigration Department busted a Rohingya migrant smuggling syndicate in a special operation around Kota Baru, Kelantan last Sunday. Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the operation led to the arrest of 10 individuals, including Ali,
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Govt committed to boosting digital economy, facilitate investors’ needs
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The government is committed to growing the digital economy in Malaysia as it plays a pivotal role in boosting the economy, proactively anticipating and facilitating investors’ needs by creating strategic intersections between government initiatives and
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Wan Junaidi conferred Sarawak’s highest title of Pehin Sri
KUCHING, Feb 28 — Sarawak Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has been conferred the state’s highest award Darjah Satria Bintang Sarawak, which carries the title Pehin Sri. The award was presented by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang
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Jasmine Loo denies conspiracy with Jho Low to hoodwink 1MDB, rejects Tim Leissner’s accusations of receiving money
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) in-house lawyer Jasmine Loo today denied that she is involved in any conspiracy with now-fugitive Low Taek Jho to deceive the company of its funds. Loo said this while testifying
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