Posts From Theleaders
Back to homepage
TV Sarawak to set up new offices in Q1 2024
KUCHING, Dec 31 — TV Sarawak (TVS) plans to open new offices in Sibu, Bintulu, Miri and Kuala Lumpur in the first quarter of next year, said its chief executive officer Kushairi Abang. He said the state-owned television station also
Read More
Terengganu fully recovers from third wave of floods
KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 31 — Terengganu has fully recovered from its third wave of floods which hit the state since Dec 23. According to the Terengganu State Disaster Management Committee (JPBNT) secretariat, the last temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in the
Read More
Sixteen SPM exam centres in Terengganu at risk of being hit by fourth wave of floods
PERMAISURI, Dec 31 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has identified 16 examination centres in Terengganu that are at risk of being hit by the fourth wave of floods. Deputy Director-General of Education (Professionalism Development Sector) Shafruddin Ali Hussin said
Read More
Name of Malaysia’s tallest flagpole to be revealed on New Year’s Eve
KUCHING, Dec 30 ― The name of Malaysia’s tallest flagpole will be announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during the 2024 New Year’s Eve Celebration, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk
Read More
Penang water authority ordered to take five immediate actions in connection with Sg Perai incident
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 30 ― The Penang government has received a preliminary report from Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP), regarding a burst pipeline incident in Sungai Perai, Butterworth, near here, and ordered five immediate measures to be implemented. Chief
Read More
Service tax on traditional Chinese medicine not sudden decision; policy existed since 2018
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — The collection of service tax for traditional Chinese medicine services is not a sudden decision by the current government, but has been applicable since 2018, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying has said. Lim reportedly
Read More
Proposed PSB-PDP merger needs to be brought to GPS chairman first
KUCHING, Dec 30 ― The proposed merger of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) needs to be presented to the chairman of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) first, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Abdul Karim, who
Read More
MACC says Daim probe according to law, never accused him of wrongdoing
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today said its ongoing investigation into former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin is based on the country’s anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws, stressing that it is an independent body. The
Read More
Strong quake strikes off coast of Sumatra
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — A strong earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale, occurred at 1.19 pm today off the northwest coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. It said in a statement
Read More
Mapim targets one million Malaysians to join KL rally for Palestine in February
SHAH ALAM, Dec 30 — Approximately one million Malaysians are targeted to participate in a massive rally as a gesture of solidarity with Palestine, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur on February 24 next year. Malaysian Islamic Organisations Consultative
Read More