Malaysia
Back to homepage
Malaysia’s multiracial harmony is real — don’t let politicians wreck it
SEBERANG PERAI, April 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to take pride in the country’s harmonious multiracial society and reject divisive politics. He said Malaysia’s racial unity is clearly reflected in how people from diverse
Read More
Simanggang to have Sarawak’s longest waterfront with new embankment project
KUCHING, April 12 — A two-kilometre embankment will be constructed in Simanggang town, set to become the longest waterfront in Sarawak, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit
Read More
Four ‘Datuks’ held, 638 accounts frozen as police probe RM3.17b in Ponzi scheme-linked assets
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Authorities have reportedly arrested four individuals bearing the title “Datuk” as part of a sweeping investigation into money laundering and scams, with more than RM3 billion in assets either frozen or confiscated. According to a
Read More
Single dad pleads not guilty to robbing two women in Johor
JOHOR BARU, April 11 — A single father was charged in separate Sessions Court here today with robbing two women. Abdur Razzaq Suppiah Abdullah, 36, pleaded not guilty to both charges. In the court before Judge Thalha Bachok @ Embok
Read More
IGP denies Terengganu MB Ahmad Samsuri is under criminal surveillance
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain clarified that Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has never been placed on the Special Circular List (SPK) as he is not a criminal. He
Read More
After Terengganu MB’s surveillance claim, PM Anwar confirms all top leaders monitored including him
GOMBAK, April 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he too is under surveillance as he responded to an allegation by Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar that his phone is being tapped. Anwar was
Read More
After Putra Heights blaze, Fire Dept turns to global safety playbook for gas pipeline reforms
PUTRAJAYA, April 11 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is studying the best practices used at the international level in the management and safety of gas pipelines in the country, as part of efforts to improve the existing
Read More
Air Selangor waives March water bills, reconnection fees for affected homes
SHAH ALAM, April 11 — Customers of Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) affected by the gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya will be exempted from paying their March water bill. In a statement, Air Selangor said
Read More
Couple running Cheras shelter arrested over alleged abuse of teens, kids
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Police detained a married couple, who are the owners and caretakers of a private shelter home in Batu 9 Cheras, here, today, for suspected abuse of its residents. Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof
Read More
Asean finance chiefs conclude KL summit with united front, endorse Malaysia’s economic priorities amid US tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded yesterday, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded
Read More