Malaysia
Back to homepage
Fewer people buying new cars after Aidilfitri as global uncertainty dents confidence, says industry group
CYBERJAYA, April 13 — The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to weigh on Malaysia’s automotive industry as demand for new vehicles shows a slight dip, according to industry players. Malaysian Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association (Pekema) president
Read More
Busted at sea: Two tankers held over illicit diesel transfer off Penang
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said it has detained two tankers for allegedly conducting an illegal ship-to-ship transfer of about 700,000 litres of diesel off the island of Penang over the weekend. Malaysia has been
Read More
Illegal route, valid IDs: Kelantan police confirm status of 34 Sungai Golok-crossing students
KOTA BHARU, April 13 — Police have confirmed that all 34 primary and secondary school students who entered Malaysia from Thailand yesterday possess valid Malaysian identity cards. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said all of them have been
Read More
Pay more, lose more: Police warn of ‘double scam’ trapping victims with fake recovery offers
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has uncovered a new modus operandi used by scammers who target fraud victims a second time by offering bogus services to recover their lost money. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation
Read More
Kota Bharu teacher, 57, remanded two days over crash that killed Form One girl at school surau
KOTA BHARU, April 13 — A 57-year-old female teacher has been remanded for two days, from today, to assist in investigations into an accident that claimed the life of a female student at the surau of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK)
Read More
Roadworks nationwide hit by rising costs, with hundreds of projects already delayed, says Ahmad Maslan
KULAI, April 13 — Road construction and maintenance projects nationwide are expected to face further delays due to rising construction material prices and diesel costs linked to tensions in West Asia, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said today.
Read More
Look out for unusual fuel sales to curb smuggling, home ministry tells cops on border petrol station duty
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today told the police to use data to spot suspicious activity at petrol stations near Malaysia’s borders, focusing on outlets where fuel sales spike unusually or appear unreasonable. He
Read More
Posting about badminton or shopping during WFH? Our eyes are on you, Home Ministry sec-gen warns staff
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Awang Alik Jeman today warned civil servants against posting photos or updates on social media that may suggest they are neglecting their duties while working from home (WFH), saying disciplinary action will
Read More
Part-time job ad on Facebook leads Sarawakian in Kuching to lose close to RM39,000
KUCHING, April 13 — A housewife in her 40s here lost nearly RM39,000 after being duped by an illegitimate part-time job recruitment advertisement on Facebook. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chief Milton Foo said after the victim clicked
Read More
LRT disruption: Kelana Jaya line hit by delays after Universiti station fault, Rapid Rail activates shuttle service
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Train services on the Kelana Jaya LRT line are experiencing delays following a track switch disruption at Universiti station, operator Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd said today. In a statement, Rapid Rail said the disruption has
Read More