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Fahmi says Malaysia Day preparations in Kuching on track, internet access for media assured
KUCHING, Sept 15 — Final preparations for the 2026 Malaysia Day celebrations at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) are at a satisfactory level, including the provision of internet facilities for media practitioners. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said an
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Transport minister: Private vehicle ownership transfer inspection fees will remain standardised, no price competition
SUNGAI BULOH, Sept 14 — The multi-operator system for motor vehicle inspection services does not allow licensed operators to compete on price, but requires them to focus on the efficiency and quality of their services, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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Saifuddin Nasution: Second multi-purpose mission ship under construction in Turkiye to be completed by end‑2027
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 14 — The second Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS), which is currently under construction in Turkiye, is expected to be completed and handed over to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) by the end of next year, said Home
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Penang Port Commission, PPSB to offer free ferry services on Malaysia Day
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 — The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) are offering free ferry services to Malaysians on September 16 in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrations and the Keretapi Sarong Festival. SPPP chairman Datuk
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Chief of Defence Force: MAF proposes reinstating multi‑agency border‑security framework used under former national task force
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has submitted a proposal to the National Security Council (NSC) to reinstate a multi-agency operational framework modelled on the National Task Force (NTF) to bolster national border security. Chief of
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Abdul Aziz appointed Deputy Inspector‑General of Police
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 14 — Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Management Director Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid has been appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, effective September 9. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the appointment was consented to by
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Anwar says meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay remains on the cards, either in Putrajaya or Chennai
NEW DELHI, Sept 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the plan for a bilateral meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister remains on the card and that it can take place either in Putrajaya or Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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In India, Anwar calls on Muslim scholars to master AI while safeguarding Islamic faith and moral values
KERALAM (INDIA), Sept 14 — The Muslim world must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies while ensuring that faith, moral values and Islamic heritage remain firmly preserved, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking before around 2,000 attendees,
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Anwar receives inaugural Sheikh Abu Bakar Foundation Excellence Award
KERALAM (INDIA), Sept 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last night received the inaugural Sheikh Abu Bakar Foundation Excellence Award in recognition of his more than five decades of public service and contributions to education, Islamic scholarship, institutional
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Ex‑minister Jamil Khir claims trial over RM860m Tabung Haji funds channelled into Saudi real estate
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Religious Affairs Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom today claimed trial to three charges of dishonestly causing Lembaga Tabung Haji to dispose of RM860,308,770.51 worth of funds to
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