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New Malaysia derived from hijrah
PUCHONG: The New Malaysia concept originated from the meaning of ‘hijrah’, with Malaysians joining hands in rejecting practitioners and supporters of corruption, kleptocracy and nepotism, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. In her message in
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Water level at Machap Dam critical
JOHOR BARU: The water level of the Machap Dam, which supplies water to the Simpang Renggam Water Treatment Plant (LRA), is at critical stage, according to Johor exco Jimmy Puah. Puah said the current reading was 14.45m, a drop from
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RM2.4 million in salaries for 6 teams settled
KUALA LUMPUR: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the Malaysian Football League (MFL) made payments totalling RM2,458,970.20 on Aug 29 and 30 to settle the salary arrears of players and officials of six Malaysian League teams. FAM secretary-general Stuart
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Elderly man, woman detained over upside down flags
LANGKAWI: Police have arrested two individuals for placing the Jalur Gemilang and Kedah flags upside down at their premises in Jalan Pandak Mayah, Langkawi, last night. Langkawi district police chief Supt Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said police made the arrests at
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Sungai Lembing fire: First body found charred
KUANTAN: The charred body of a woman, believed to be a senior citizen, was found in a wooden shophouse which was among 32 buildings that caught fire at 1.30 am today in Sungai Lembing. Pahang Fire and Rescue Department deputy
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Gobind: Appreciate the spirit of togetherness
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians should appreciate the way country was built and transformed into a successful nation based on the spirit of togetherness and by respecting the Federal Constitution, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo. In a statement issued in
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Selangor Ruler: Beware of fake news on social media
SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today reminded Malaysians not to easily believe fake and slanderous news on the social media that can jeopardise the country’s peace and security. He said every citizen should have a responsibility
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Teachers: It doesn’t feel like Merdeka this year
PUCHONG: Today, Malaysia celebrates her 62nd Merdeka Day. While many laud Malaysia for the economic progress it has achieved over the decades, things have not been always rosy in the country. In the aftermath of the May 13 riots, the
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Police: Human remains found in Batu Gajah belong to man in 20s
IPOH: A human skull and bones that were found in a rubber plantation in Kampung Changkat Belingkor, near Batu Gajah, were believed to be that of a man in his 20s, said Batu Gajah district police chief ACP Ahmad Adnan
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Sarawak has reduced absolute poverty rate
SARIKEI: Sarawak has reduced the rate of absolute poverty among its people, including those who live in the rural areas, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Touching on a United Nations report which said the percentage of
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