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Dewan Negara passes repeal of Anti-Fake News Act
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara passed the repeal of the Anti-Fake News Act 2018 (Act 803) after the Bill was tabled for second reading today. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mohamed Hanipa Maidin when winding up the debate
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Vigneswaran: Use Senate Caucus to discuss people’s interest
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara which sat for eight days since Dec 9 has adjourned sine die. Dewan Negara president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran in announcing the adjournment, hoped senators would use the Senate Caucus as a platform to delve
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Agong receives OCM Special Award 2019
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah was awarded the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Special Award 2019 to recognise His Majesty’s involvement and contributions to sports. The trophy, featuring a globe with all Olympic
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Mujahid: Rahmatan Lil Alamin concept great achievement for ministry
PUTRAJAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa described the success of making the concept of ‘Rahmatan Lil Alamin’ (mercy to all creations) as part of the country’s policy as his biggest achievement for this
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Liew: Safety of persons in custody must be assured
KUALA LUMPUR: Any person in the custody of any law enforcement agency must be assured of their safety, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong. He was commenting on the decision by the Johor Bahru High
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Olympian of the Year Choon How may quit wushu due to prolonged injuries
KUALA LUMPUR: After ending the year on a high by winning the male Olympian of the Year 2019 last night, wushu exponent Loh Choon How has dropped a bombshell by announcing his retirement. Choon How, 26, has enjoyed a fascinating
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Five agreements sealed at KL Summit 2019
KUALA LUMPUR: Five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were sealed at the Kuala Lumpur Summit (KL Summit) 2019 yesterday by Muslim countries’ government agencies and companies. They cover the aspects of youth exchange, food security, media collaboration, defence and security. Among
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FGV summons case: March 19 set for hearing suspension proceedings
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today set March 19 to hear the application by five former non-executive directors of FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) to suspend the summons proceedings filed by the company against them. Counsel Fahda Nur Ahmad Kamar, who
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Claims Malaysia as biggest plastic polluter in India unofficial
KUALA LUMPUR: Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has not received any formal notification from any parties on claims that Malaysia is the largest contributor of plastic waste dumping on Great Nicobar Island, India. Deputy Human Resource Minister Datuk Mahfuz
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Najib: I could sense there was enough money in my bank accounts
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak told the High Court today he had a ‘sense’ there was enough money in his bank accounts that he kept issuing cheques even without knowing the exact balance in these
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