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Malaysia bolsters position at Brics Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, says Tok Mat
NEW DELHI, May 16 — Malaysia’s participation in the Brics Foreign Ministers’ Meeting has strengthened the country’s position in the intergovernmental organisation, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said this has also helped expand Malaysia’s role in promoting
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Malaysia scam losses surge from RM1.28b in 2023 to RM2.77b in 2025, investment fraud leads cases, says deputy minister
KULAI, May 16 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is stepping up its Safe Internet Campaign at all levels of the community following a sharp rise in online scam cases, which recorded losses of
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Deputy minister: 6,680 issued notices for littering nationwide since January, teens and foreigners among offenders
JOHOR BAHRU, May 16 — A total of 6,680 individuals nationwide, including 15 teenagers, have been issued notices of offence (NPK) for littering in public places since January. Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu said the figure
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Penang pushes active water-saving culture, aims to cut domestic use to 250 litres per person daily
GEORGE TOWN, May 16 — Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) aims to reduce the state’s domestic water consumption to 250 litres per capita per day (LPCD) this year through various water-saving initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. Its chief executive officer,
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Sabah raid uncovers wildlife hoard of rhino horns, pangolin scales, elephant bones in former ranger’s Tuaran home
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — A man believed to be a former forest ranger was arrested after allegedly possessing various parts of protected wildlife, estimated to be worth RM589,230, in a raid in Tuaran, Sabah, yesterday. Bukit Aman Internal Security
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MetMalaysia warns of short-term thunderstorms with intense rainfall in Perlis, Kedah, Penang and parts of Sabah, Johor
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit all northern states in Peninsular Malaysia as well as several areas in Pahang, Johor, Sabah and Labuan until noon today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological
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King and Queen pay tribute to teachers for shaping Malaysia’s future generations
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, today extended Teachers’ Day greetings to all educators in the country in appreciation of their contributions and sacrifices in educating the nation’s
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Govt says wider IPTA access for UEC, tahfiz students not a recognition of education systems
PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — The decision to open admission pathways for students from foreign education systems, including the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), to public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) does not imply recognition of those systems, the Ministry of Higher
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Malaysia-led Gaza aid flotilla enters high-risk waters as interception fears grow
SEPANG, May 16 — The Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) has confirmed that 54 ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) are currently in yellow zone 2, which is approximately 340 nautical miles from the Gaza coast. SNCC director-general Datuk
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‘Profits’ looked real until withdrawals failed: Two in Penang lose RM2.7m to China-linked investment schemes
GEORGE TOWN, May 16 — Two senior citizens including a former company director lost a total of almost RM2.7 million after being duped by online investment syndicates that promised lucrative returns through separate investment platforms, recently. Penang police chief Datuk
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