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Boom, but no bust: Ipoh tremor under probe, no casualties or damage reported, says Perak top cop
IPOH, June 19 — Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said no casualties or property damage were reported following a loud booming sound and tremors felt in parts of Ipoh district yesterday. He said investigations are still ongoing to
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Political leaders and family pay last respects to former MIC president Palanivel
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — A funeral prayer was held today for former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, who died on Tuesday morning at the age of 76. Over the past two days, relatives, friends, and political figures gathered
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DPM Fadillah heads to Uzbekistan, Russia to deepen bilateral ties
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will embark on an official visit to Uzbekistan and Russia from June 20 to 28 to strengthen bilateral economic relations and explore cooperation in energy and high technology.
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Malaysia-US tariff talks ‘going excellent’, urges fair deal for Asean too
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Putrajaya’s ongoing negotiations with Washington over unilateral tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump are “going excellent”. He said two ministers — Investment, Trade and
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MCMC sues Telegram channels over content violations, gets court order to block posts
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has filed civil action against two channels on the Telegram platform, namely “Edisi Siasat” and “Edisi Khas”. Both channels were identified as spreading content that violated provisions under the
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Federal Court declares Selangor fatwa partially invalid, no more ‘sesat’ or deviant label for SIS
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 — Muslim women’s rights group Sisters in Islam (SIS) today won its nearly 11-year-long court challenge against a Selangor fatwa, which means that its company — SIS Forum (Malaysia) — is no longer labelled “sesat” or deviant
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Johor, Grab in talks to ease Malaysia-Singapore travel under revamped cross-border deal
JOHOR BARU, June 19 — The Johor government is in talks with ride-hailing company Grab to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement, aiming to further streamline travel between Johor and Singapore. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement today,
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Man’s body discovered in Pasir Puteh river, cops classify as sudden death
KOTA BARU, June 19 — The body of a man was found floating in a river near Kampung Tualang Tinggi in Pasir Puteh yesterday. Pasir Puteh police chief Supt Zaizul Rizal Zakaria said police received a report about the discovery
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MACC clarifies whistleblower protection after viral clips implicate Sabah reps to face graft charges
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that the individual set to be charged alongside two Sabah assemblymen in connection with a corruption case involving mineral mining licences is not protected under the Whistleblower Protection
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Home minister honours IGP Razarudin’s service ahead of retirement
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has extended his appreciation to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, who will conclude his two-year tenure at the helm of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)
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