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Three Malaysian injured in road accident in India

PUCHONG: Three Malaysian vacationing in India were injured in a traffic accident in the country. In a statement today, Wisma Putra said the three were injured when they were on the way to Karachi on Dec 26. “One of them

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Solid infrastructure bolsters economic outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: Solid infrastructure investment, as seen in the recent revival of the 196.7ha Bandar Malaysia project, certainly gives a great impetus to the country’s economic growth in the new era, said IQI Global chief economist Shan Saeed. Shan said

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Religious programmes for 2020 new year celebration

KUALA LUMPUR: The arrival of 2020 in several states took place on a moderate scale featuring religious, spiritual and Islamic-based entertainment programmes. The Federal Territory Mosque organised a special forum that featured Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department director Mohd Ajib

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Positive impact from govt’s development spending to be seen by mid-2020: Lim

KUALA LUMPUR: The government, belief that Malaysia will achieve an economic growth of 4.8% this year, expects to see positive effects from its development spending latest by June 2020, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. “We are confident about maintaining

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Toll rates for private vehicles at second Penang Bridge reduced

BATU KAWAN: The toll rate for private cars at the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) has been reduced from RM8.50 to RM7.00, bringing it in line with the rate charged at Penang Bridge. The price reduction, which takes

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Saifuddin: 16 detained in Iran ‘may not be’ Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR: The 16 shipping personnel arrested by Iranian authorities for allegedly smuggling oil near Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf, are most likely not Malaysians. Speaking to reporters during the New Year Eve celebration at Dataran Merdeka, Foreign

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Kedah police chief injured in road crash

ALOR SETAR: Kedah police chief Datuk Zainuddin Yaakob was injured when his motorcycle was involved in an accident in Pokok Pauh, Pokok Sena yesterday. A police spokesperson said in the 11.10 am incident, Zainuddin who was riding his Honda RS150

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Dr M: May 2020 bring prosperity to all Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hopes that the year 2020 will bring greater happiness and prosperity to all in the country, leaving behind 2019 with a host of bitter and sweet memories. The prime minister said although there were

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Muhyiddin: M’sia countered terror groups well, albeit certain challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has succeeded in managing the issue of terrorist groups, although authorities had to face various challenges, said Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the success and effectiveness in addressing issues related to terrorist groups were evident when

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