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Sultan Abdul Samad Building opens its doors to the public after year-long restoration
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Block 1 of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building (BSAS) is now open to the public starting today, marking one year since restoration works began on the historic landmark. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal
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Songkran-style Water Festival to be adapted for Malaysian audience
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — The upcoming Water Music Festival, inspired by Thailand’s Songkran Festival and scheduled for May, will be adapted to suit local culture, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the organisers will
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Independent assessors confirm KLIA Aerotrain safe, disruptions part of early phase
SEPANG, Feb 2 — Independent railway assessors have confirmed that the KL International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain system is operating as intended, with service disruptions observed since commissioning being those commonly encountered during the early operational phase of complex rail systems.
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Witness claims harassment by Zara Qairina’s mother over daughter’s police testimony
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 2 — The Coroner’s Court heard that the mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir had harassed another student’s mother by asking her to alter her daughter’s police statement. The 42-year-old housewife told the court she received
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Slope repair on Jalan Lojing–Gua Musang to begin in March, Works minister says JKR in charge
GUA MUSANG, Feb 2 — Work to repair the slope along route FT185, Section 107.6, Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang here is expected to begin in March, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said they would initially construct a
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Two Penang local council officers hurt as hydrogen-filled seized balloons explode during Thaipusam celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Two enforcement officers from the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) were injured after a bundle of balloons exploded during Thaipusam celebrations in George Town last night. The incident occurred at around 10.45pm along Jalan Kebun
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‘Why fear research?’ Hannah Yeoh defends data-driven approach amid KL mayoral election debate
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh today defended the importance of research and evidence-based policymaking, saying leaders should not shy away from in-depth studies when making decisions that affect the public.
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PM Anwar lauds Johor for preserving royal heritage during Abu Bakar Museum visit in JB
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded the Johor government for its efforts in preserving its royal heritage as a tourist attraction during a visit to the Abu Bakar Royal Museum here today. He said
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300kg animal struck and killed while crossing Terengganu road
DUNGUN, Feb 1 — A male tapir died after being hit by a car at Kilometre 8, Jalan Bandar Al-Mukhtafi Billah Shah-Paka near Kampung Santong here, last night. Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Loo Kean Seong said
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PAS U-turn sees three sacked Perlis reps welcomed back into the fold
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — PAS has moved to reinstate three former Perlis assemblymen whose memberships were terminated during the state’s recent political turmoil, reversing the earlier decision after an appeal to the party’s top religious council. The party’s Ulama
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