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Nilai urn theft: Suspect demands ransom via WhatsApp for 30 missing remains
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The case of 30 missing urns from a memorial park in Nilai has evolved into an extortion investigation after a suspect contacted the management demanding payment for the return of the cremated remains, police said.
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Businesses need ready cash relief, wait-and-see approach could hurt MSMEs if Gulf crisis deepens, employers tells govt
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Targeted measures such as temporary financial relief, facilitation of access to working capital, and cost-mitigation initiatives would be vital in supporting businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), if the ongoing geopolitical conflict worsens,
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JKR projects see mixed progress, Kuching complex leads the way with one-third on track
KUCHING, March 18 — About one-third of Public Works Department (JKR) projects nationwide are currently progressing ahead of schedule, said Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan. He said that of the 855 ongoing projects, roughly one-third are either ahead of time
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Negeri Sembilan MB says following Putrajaya’s lead, cancels state Raya open house to save cost
SEREMBAN, March 18 — The Negeri Sembilan state government has cancelled its Aidilfitri open house this year in line with a federal decision, as part of cost-saving measures. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the event scheduled to take
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Does the AG have immunity? Najib’s launches final bid to revive suit against Tommy Thomas
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has taken his RM1.9 million lawsuit against former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas to the Federal Court in a final bid to revive the case. The move
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Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The High Court here today allowed Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s bid to strike out an originating summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging his appointment as Prime Minister and Tambun Member of Parliament (MP). Judge
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Hire-purchase changes aim to protect borrowers, little impact on banks, says economist
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts
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Accidental tick? Marking error won’t hold up 2025 income tax refunds, IRB assures taxpayers
PUTRAJAYA, March 18 — Individual taxpayers do not need to submit an amended Income Tax Return Form (BNCP) for the Year of Assessment 2025 to correct an accidental error in marking the “Tax Borne by Employer” column. The Inland Revenue
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Higher jet fuel prices from Gulf conflict could hurt Sabah tourism comeback, industry leader warns
KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — Tourism industry leader Datuk Dr Tan Kok Liang warned that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran will inevitably disrupt global and domestic travel patterns, specifically threatening Sabah’s tourism sector. He noted that
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‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Traffic from the Klang Valley heading to the east coast began to build up this morning as travellers started returning to their hometowns ahead of Aidilfitri. A spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said
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