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Deputy minister highlights the hypocrisy of M’sian politicians
Following the massacre at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, Malaysian politicians from both sides of the divide condemned the incident. Umno politicians such as Khairy Jamaluddin and Annuar Musa were also critisizing senator Fraser Anning, who linked the shootings
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Woman in Penang suspected for murder by American husband
GEORGE TOWN: A Malaysian woman with US citizenship is believed to have been killed by her husband at their house in Island Glades, Jelutong, here yesterday. North East District Police chief ACP Che Zaimani Che Awang said 60-year-old Chin Geok
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Dr M: I love MAS, but it seems like we can’t afford it
KUALA LUMPUR: Several parties had expressed interest in purchasing Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAS), following the ailing state of the national carrier. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, however, stressed that the government was still looking into the viability of selling
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LGE: Serious offences under AMLATFA always being studied
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is always studying, reviewing and updating the list of serious offences under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFA) 2001 based on current needs. Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng told the
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APEC 2020: Shared prosperity is Malaysia’s key message
KUALA LUMPUR: After more than two decades, Malaysia will be hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in 2020, with the key message of shared prosperity. International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking said Malaysia’s message
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MRCB asks for more incentives to encourage construction mechanisation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) has asked the government to provide more incentives to encourage mechanisation in the construction industry as it will help improve productivity and reduce dependency on foreign labour. Executive vice-president Datuk Seri Judin Abdul
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DPM: French leaders claims negative campaign on Malaysian palm oil baseless
PARIS: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail states that several French Parliamentarians and political leaders have admitted the negative campaign of the European Union on Malaysian palm oil is unfounded. The views were expressed by members of
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Adib inquest: Fireman seen squeezed between van and car
SHAH ALAM: A fireman was seen sandwiched between an Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) van and a parked car during the commotion near the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. Air conditioning technician Budd Mohsin, who is the 20th witness in
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Azmin: Putrajaya approves RM1.6 billion Kulim airport
PUTRAJAYA: The Kulim International Airport is given the go-ahead as part of the government’s plan to bridge development gaps, says Economic Affairs Minister Azmin Ali. The airport is also among seven high-impact projects in Kedah detailed in the mid-term review
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Malaysian police high alert: Temples, churches guarded after NZ mosque attacks
KUALA LUMPUR: Police had gone on high alert throughout Malaysia immediately after the attack on two mosques in New Zealand last Friday, said Inspector-General of Police Mohamad Fuzi Harun today. He said policemen were instructed to monitor all temples and
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