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Khalid: Review of dubious land transactions secures RM481 million for DBKL
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Territories Ministry secured RM481 million for Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) this year, as a result of a review of 97 dubious land transactions. Minister Khalid Abdul Samad said all negotiations undertaken currently by the ministry and
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Wisma Putra seeking more info on ship, Malaysians detained in Iran
KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry is working to identify a ship and its 16 Malaysian crew who were arrested by the Iranian authorities at the Strait of Hormuz yesterday for allegedly carrying illegal fuel. Its minister, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, when
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Khalid: Malay, Islamic characteristics of Kampung Baru will be preserved
KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abd Samad gave the assurance that the identity of Kampung Baru would be maintained, with its Malay and Islamic characteristics that have existed for more than 100 years to be preserved. He said the
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Police will jam private drones on Ambang 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Firm action will be taken against individuals who fly drones during the new year eve celebration tonight, said Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim. He said the use of drones by the public during the celebration
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Glycerine dumping causes foamy water, kills fish in Rawang
KUALA LUMPUR: The dumping of glycerine waste materials by irresponsible quarters is suspected to be the cause of pollution in a large drain near the As-Salam Mosque, Bukit Sentosa, Rawang, Selangor. Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS), in a statement, said
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Five family members perish in early morning house fire in Tenom
TENOM: Five people perished and another was injured in an early morning fire which destroyed a house in Kampung Menara Pamilaan near here today. A statement issued by the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department stated that a Perodua Kancil car
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UNIMAP orders probe on Zakir Naik question, mum on other provocative questions
PUCHONG: Under heat over a controversial question in its Ethnic Relations test paper, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP) ordered a probe on the matter citing public interest. “An official statement will be issued once the investigation is concluded. For now, we
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Govt holds back petrol subsidy scheme, Najib calls out ‘confused leaders’
PUCHONG: In a sudden turnaround, the government today announced the postponement of the Petrol Subsidy Programme (PSP), which was supposed to start next month. In a statement today, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said
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Perhilitan hunts down wild boars roaming in Nilai residential areas
SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) is conducting an operation to hunt down wild boars that are reported to be roaming around Taman Desa Jati, Acacia Park, Nilai. State Human Resources, Farming and Non-Muslim Affairs Committee
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RFID payment at 10 PLUS toll plazas from Jan 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Road users plying the PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) operated highways will be able to use Touch ‘n Go Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology as one of the payment mode options at its 10 open system toll plazas from
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