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1,375,152 | Chinese Premier says Malaysia-China relations exemplary, proposes four steps to advance ties | KUALA LUMPUR: China will continue to work with Malaysia in advancing their friendship and bilateral relations for mutual benefit and a brighter future for both nations, said its Premier Li Qiang.
Speaking at a dinner to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China bilateral relations, which was attended by Prime... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Li Qiang,Anwar Ibrahim,China,Malaysia,Anniversary | KUALA LUMPUR: China will continue to work with Malaysia in advancing their friendship and bilateral relations for mutual benefit and a brighter future for both nations, said its Premier Li Qiang. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/chinese-premier-says-malaysia-china-relations-exemplary-proposes-four-steps-to-advance-ties | |
1,375,120 | China-Malaysia ties contribute to regional stability and development, says Dr Wee | PETALING JAYA: Collaboration between China and Malaysia has not only benefitted both countries but contributed positively to regional stability and development, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
The MCA president said it was a significant milestone for both nations, marking five decades of strong friendship, cooperatio... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Dr Wee Ka Siong,Malaysia-China 50th Anniversary,Grand Dinner,Anwar Ibrahim,Li Qiang | PETALING JAYA: Collaboration between China and Malaysia has not only benefitted both countries but contributed positively to regional stability and development, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/china-malaysia-ties-contribute-to-regional-stability-and-development-says-dr-wee | |
1,375,118 | Malaysia-China diplomatic ties 50th Anniversary pivotal for future cooperation, says Fahmi | KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil regards the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and China as a significant milestone to be celebrated, as well as an opportunity to enhance future cooperation.
He said the celebration holds great significance, given the stron... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Fahmi Fadzil,Communications Minister,Malaysia,China,Diplomatic Relations,Asean | KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil regards the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and China as a significant milestone to be celebrated, as well as an opportunity to enhance future cooperation. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/malaysia-china-diplomatic-ties-50th-anniversary-pivotal-for-future-cooperation-says-fahmi | |
1,375,112 | MACC nabs school clerk over power abuse allegations | KOTA KINABALU: A school clerk has been detained by graft busters for using her position to secure two contracts worth some RM40,000 for herself and a company linked to her husband in Sabah’s east coast Tawau district.
According to a source, the suspect, in her 50s, had allegedly abused her position as an administrativ... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Courts Crime,MACC,Contracts,School Clerk,Tawau,Graft,power abuse,Sabah | KOTA KINABALU: A school clerk has been detained by graft busters for using her position to secure two contracts worth some RM40,000 for herself and a company linked to her husband in Sabah’s east coast Tawau district. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/macc-nabs-school-clerk-over-power-abuse-allegations | |
1,375,086 | Five-year-old girl dies after hit by van in Johor | JOHOR BARU: A five-year-old preschool student died after being hit by a school van in front of her family’s house along Jalan Suria in Bandar Seri Alam here.
Seri Alam OCPD Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the accident happened around 11.35am on Wednesday (June 19).
“The incident occurred when the 50-year-old female scho... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Girl,Dies,Accident,Johor,Jalan Suria,Bandar Sri Alam,Van,Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak | JOHOR BARU: A five-year-old preschool student died after being hit by a school van in front of her family’s house along Jalan Suria in Bandar Seri Alam here. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/five-year-old-girl-dies-after-being-hit-by-van-in-johor | |
1,375,073 | 100,000 received RM200 cash aid to offset diesel price increase, says Finance Minister II | PETALING JAYA: The Finance Ministry has approved 100,000 applications for the monthly RM200 Budi Madani cash assistance under the diesel subsidy rationalisation as of Wednesday.
The Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that the applications included individual diesel vehicle owners (Budi Individu), a... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | BudiMadani Cash Assistance,Finance Ministry,Amir Hamzah,Diesel Subsidy Rationalisation | PETALING JAYA: The Finance Ministry has approved 100,000 applications for the monthly RM200 Budi Madani cash assistance under the diesel subsidy rationalisation as of Wednesday. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/100000-received-rm200-cash-aid-to-offset-diesel-price-increase-says-finance-minister-ii | |
1,375,069 | Two Penang couples claim trial to possession of stolen property | BUTTERWORTH: Two couples have pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to a charge of possessing stolen property.
Muhammad Ezwan Syafiq Joha, 27, and his wife Nurul Hidayah Mahat, 24; and Endang Nur Nabila Suriana Mahat, 22, and her husband Muhammad Affizan Abdullah, 24; claimed trial before Sessions judge Noor A... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Butterworth,Married Couples,Not Guilty Plea,Possessing Stolen Property,Businesswoman,Robbed,Jewellery | BUTTERWORTH: Two couples have pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to a charge of possessing stolen property. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/two-penang-couples-claim-trial-to-possession-of-stolen-property | |
1,375,063 | Sabah to get tough on water theft | KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor wants those who steal water to be prosecuted as the Sabah government tries to clamp down on non-revenue water (NRW).
The Chief Minister said he has instructed the state Water Department to invoke the laws under its purview and drag culprits to court.
“Arrest them and charge them,... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Sabah,Chief Minister,Hajiji Noor,Water Theft,Non-Revenue Water,Stern Action,Court,Arrest,UMS,Villages,Illegal Connections | KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor wants those who steal water to be prosecuted as the Sabah government tries to clamp down on non-revenue water (NRW). | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/sabah-to-get-tough-on-water-theft | |
1,375,060 | EC to meet on June 28 over Nenggiri by-election | PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has received notice of the Nenggiri seat in Kelantan being vacated and will hold a special by-election meeting on June 28, says its secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak.
In a statement on Wednesday (June 19), the EC said the sudden declaration of the seat being vacated would nee... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Politics,Election Commission,Special Meeting,Kelantan,Nenggiri,By-Election | PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has received notice of the Nenggiri seat in Kelantan being vacated and will hold a special by-election meeting on June 28, says its secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/ec-to-meet-on-june-28-over-nenggiri-by-election | |
1,375,029 | State govt should take ownership of Sabah Labour Ordinance changes, say local business owners | KOTA KINABALU: Sabah businesses feel they are being hung out to dry over proposed amendments to the Sabah Labour Ordinance (SLO), claiming the changes will be bad for them if passed in Parliament.
A coalition of associations from various sectors said there has not been sufficient engagement with the Sabah government t... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Sabah Labour Ordinance,Amendments,Businesses,Challenges,Weakened Economy | KOTA KINABALU: Sabah businesses feel they are being hung out to dry over proposed amendments to the Sabah Labour Ordinance (SLO), claiming the changes will be bad for them if passed in Parliament. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/state-govt-should-take-ownership-of-sabah-labour-ordinance-changes-say-local-business-owners | |
1,375,016 | TARUMT, UTAR hold strategic meeting to discuss future direction, says Dr Wee | PETALING JAYA: Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) recently held a meeting to chart out the future course and strengthen ties between the two educational institutions, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
The MCA president said as chairman of the Boa... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology,TARUMT,Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman,UTAR,Wee Ka Siong,Facebook,Education | PETALING JAYA: Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) recently held a meeting to chart out the future course and strengthen ties between the two educational institutions, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/tarumt-utar-hold-strategic-meeting-to-discuss-future-direction-says-dr-wee | |
1,375,006 | WSSF 2025: Kesuma-ISSA strategic plan to address global phenomena | GENEVA: Malaysia is set to take a leading role in efforts to enhance social protection both locally and globally during the upcoming World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025.
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said that this international forum is very timely, as countries worldwide, including Malaysia, are... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | null | GENEVA: Malaysia is set to take a leading role in efforts to enhance social protection both locally and globally during the upcoming World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/wssf-2025-kesuma-issa-strategic-plan-to-address-global-phenomena | |
1,374,999 | Arul Kanda wins bid to file counterclaim for pay in 1MDB suit | PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here has partly allowed former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) president and chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy’s appeal to amend his statement of defence to include his counterclaim seeking outstanding salary and bonuses in response to the company’s lawsuit against him.
A ... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Arul Kanda Kandasamy,1MDB,Counterclaim,Court of Appeal,Partial,Contract,Salary,Lawsuit | PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here has partly allowed former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) president and chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy’s appeal to amend his statement of defence to include his counterclaim seeking outstanding salary and bonuses in response to the company’s lawsuit against him. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/arul-kanda-wins-bid-to-file-counterclaim-for-pay-in-1mdb-suit | |
1,374,988 | Man arrested for dangerous driving along Senai-Desaru Expressway in Johor | KOTA TINGGI: Police have arrested a 53-year-old man after a short clip showing him driving dangerously along the Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE) went viral on social media.
Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Hussin Zamora said police received the four-second video, which went viral on Facebook, at around 9.30pm on Monday (June 17) n... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Man,Dangerous Driving,Senai-Desaru Expressway,Supt Hussin Zamora,Kota Tinggi,Drug Trafficker,Gelang Patah. Iskandar Puteri | KOTA TINGGI: Police have arrested a 53-year-old man after a short clip showing him driving dangerously along the Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE) went viral on social media. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/man-arrested-for-dangerous-driving-along-senai-desaru-expressway-in-johor | |
1,374,963 | Petrol, diesel prices unchanged until June 26 | KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol as well as diesel will remain unchanged at RM3.47, RM2.05 and RM3.35 per litre, respectively, for the June 20 to 26 period.
The Finance Ministry, in a statement on Wednesday (June 19), said the retail price of diesel in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will also rema... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Finance Ministry,Petrol,RON97,RON95,Diesel,Prices | KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol as well as diesel will remain unchanged at RM3.47, RM2.05 and RM3.35 per litre, respectively, for the June 20 to 26 period. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/petrol-diesel-prices-unchanged-until-june-26 | |
1,374,929 | Pregnant woman pleads guilty to soliciting clients for prostitution | BANGI: A six-month pregnant woman pleaded guilty in the Bandar Baru Bangi Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (June 19) to soliciting clients for prostitution through the Telegram app under the pseudonym 'Miza Ozawa'.
Siti Amiza Baharuddin, 27, was charged with committing the offence at a condominium unit in Bukit Mahkota... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,court,pregnant woman,prostitution,obscene materials,unregistered medications,Bandar Baru Bangi | BANGI: A six-month pregnant woman pleaded guilty in the Bandar Baru Bangi Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (June 19) to soliciting clients for prostitution through the Telegram app under the pseudonym 'Miza Ozawa'. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/pregnant-woman-pleads-guilty-to-soliciting-clients-for-prostitution | |
1,374,930 | 'Game-changing' ECRL reaches two-thirds completion | KUALA LUMPUR: Construction work for the 665km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached 67% completion despite several hiccups and challenges throughout its development and implementation phases.
Aimed at improving connectivity and stimulating economic development, the project traversing Kelantan, Terengganu, Pa... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | ECRL,project,Li Qiang,Chinese Premier,Gombak,Integrated Terminal,Malaysia Rail Link | KUALA LUMPUR: Construction work for the 665km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached 67% completion despite several hiccups and challenges throughout its development and implementation phases. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/039game-changing039-ecrl-reaches-two-thirds-completion | |
1,374,924 | Penang Garbage Truck Operators Association appeals for inclusion of RoRo lorries in subsidy programme | BUTTERWORTH: Lorry owners need clarification about the diesel subsidy as only some of their vehicles qualify for the aid.
The Penang Garbage Truck Operators Association said that while their rigid lorries (waste) qualify for the subsidy, their Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) lorries do not.
Its president, Arif Ibrahim, said ... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Lorry,Diesel Subsidy,Rigid Lorry,RoRo Lorry,Penang Garbage Truck Operators Association,Inclusion,Qualified Vehicles | BUTTERWORTH: Lorry owners need clarification about the diesel subsidy as only some of their vehicles qualify for the aid. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/penang-garbage-truck-operators-association-appeals-for-inclusion-of-roro-lorries-in-subsidy-program | |
1,374,916 | King grants audience to China’s premier Li Qiang | KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia on Wednesday (June 19) granted an audience to China’s Premier Li Qiang at Istana Negara here.
Li and his delegation arrived at about 3.30pm, accompanied by the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing.
Among those present at the audience were Foreign Min... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | King,Malaysia,Sultan Ibrahim,Li Qiang,audience,China,official visit,Istana Negara | KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia on Wednesday (June 19) granted an audience to China’s Premier Li Qiang at Istana Negara here. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/king-grants-audience-to-chinas-premier-li-qiang | |
1,374,741 | 40% revenue rights: Sabah PH says open to alternative solutions | KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Pakatan Harapan is open to alternative amicable solutions with regards to state rights including the 40% net revenue entitlement.
In expressing support for the recent Court of Appeal decision to allow the Sabah Law Society (SLS) to proceed with the judicial review on the state’s constitutional rig... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Sabah Pakatan Harapan,alternative,amicable solutions,state rights,40% net revenue,entitlement,Court of Appeal decision,Sabah Law Society (SLS) | KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Pakatan Harapan is open to alternative amicable solutions with regards to state rights including the 40% net revenue entitlement. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/40-revenue-rights-sabah-ph-says-open-to-alternative-solutions | |
1,374,672 | Don’t appeal SLS appeals court victory, SAPP Youth urges Federal Govt | KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government has been urged to accept the Court of Appeal’s decision to allow the Sabah Law Society (SLS) to proceed with a judicial review over Sabah's entitlement to 40% of grant revenue.
Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) Youth vice-chairman Yong Yit Jee said the federal Attorney General's Cham... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Appeal,MA63,Court of Appeal,State Entitlement,40% Revenue Tax | KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government has been urged to accept the Court of Appeal’s decision to allow the Sabah Law Society (SLS) to proceed with a judicial review over Sabah's entitlement to 40% of grant revenue. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/dont-appeal-sls-appeals-court-victory-sapp-youth-urges-federal-govt | |
1,374,341 | Son elated as late mother ‘attends’ his wedding | Compiled by C. ARUNO, BENJAMIN LEE and R. ARAVINTHAN
A BRIDEGROOM in northern Hebei province, China, shed tears of joy after his late mother “attended” his wedding and gave him her “blessing”, reported China Press.
It was all thanks to his new wife getting experts to recreate her mother-in-law using artificial intell... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Found in Translation,Chinese Views,China,AI,Wedding,Eason Chan,Donnie Yen,Parkour,Zhang Lei | A BRIDEGROOM in northern Hebei province, China, shed tears of joy after his late mother “attended” his wedding and gave him her “blessing”, reported China Press. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/son-elated-as-late-mother-attends-his-wedding | |
1,374,344 | A fall that changed the life of a hardworking man | Compiled by C. ARUNO, BENJAMIN LEE and R. ARAVINTHAN
ONCE a hardworking income earner for his family, a man from Pontian, Johor, has been left bedridden after a fall that caused him severe head trauma, reported Kosmo!.
Housekeeper Mohd Nazli Khamis, 42, now has to rely on his 70-year-old father Khamis Mohd Dom and hi... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Found in Translation,pontian,johor,bedridden,fall,rusty blade,bass player,man karen,death,brain cancer,social media,slander,puteri sarah liyana,ex-husband,syamsul yusof, | ONCE a hardworking income earner for his family, a man from Pontian, Johor, has been left bedridden after a fall that caused him severe head trauma, reported Kosmo!. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/a-fall-that-changed-the-life-of-a-hardworking-man | |
1,374,354 | Drop in egg prices a relief for Sabahans and Sarawakians | KUALA LUMPUR: The three-sen drop in retail prices of grade A, B and C eggs has been welcomed by the people of Sabah and Sarawak.
Sabah National Consumer Foundation chairman David Chan said that people, particularly those in the B40 group, still rely on eggs and chicken as daily food sources, and it would burden them i... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak | KUALA LUMPUR: The three-sen drop in retail prices of grade A, B and C eggs has been welcomed by the people of Sabah and Sarawak. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/drop-in-egg-prices-a-relief-for-sabahans-and-sarawakians | |
1,374,343 | Two fined for trying to sell unapproved devices | PUTRAJAYA: Two company directors have been fined by the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court for possessing and intending to sell unapproved communication equipment, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
These included Baofeng model BF-888S walkie-talkies and various brands of wireless adapters, ... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | null | PUTRAJAYA: Two company directors have been fined by the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court for possessing and intending to sell unapproved communication equipment, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/two-fined-for-trying-to-sell-unapproved-devices | |
1,374,362 | Syabu smuggler flees, abandons accomplice | BELURAN: Police thwarted an attempt by two suspects to smuggle 4.072kg of syabu from Tawau to Sarawak after the General Operations Force intercepted a car at the Sapi Nangoh Road Check Point.
Beluran district police chief Supt Hasan Majid said that in the 11am incident last Friday, one of the suspects, aged 43, was de... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Sabah,Police,Syabu,Sapi Nangoh,Sarawak,Hasan Majid | BELURAN: Police thwarted an attempt by two suspects to smuggle 4.072kg of syabu from Tawau to Sarawak after the General Operations Force intercepted a car at the Sapi Nangoh Road Check Point. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/syabu-smuggler-flees-abandons-accomplice | |
1,374,352 | Police to ensure by-election runs smoothly | GEORGE TOWN: Police have identified several hotspots around the Sungai Bakap state constituency ahead of the July 6 by-election.
Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said voters or residents in the area need not worry as they have taken all measures, including being at the highest level of readiness, to face the by-... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Sg Bakap Polls | GEORGE TOWN: Police have identified several hotspots around the Sungai Bakap state constituency ahead of the July 6 by-election. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/police-to-ensure-by-election-runs-smoothly | |
1,374,353 | Marine cops foil smuggling attempt | KOTA KINABALU: Marine police in Sabah’s northern Kudat district have thwarted an attempt to smuggle controlled goods out of the country, apprehending one foreigner although two other suspects escaped.
Marine police were patrolling the seas off Tanjung Meniagit Banggi under Ops Gelora on Monday when they spotted a boat... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Courts Crime | KOTA KINABALU: Marine police in Sabah’s northern Kudat district have thwarted an attempt to smuggle controlled goods out of the country, apprehending one foreigner although two other suspects escaped. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/marine-cops-foil-smuggling-attempt | |
1,374,355 | Public can help us keep profiteers at bay, says ministry | JOHOR BARU: The public must play an active role in ensuring that errant traders do not use the rationalisation of the diesel subsidy as an excuse to hike prices, says the Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.
Its director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said since the new scheme was implemented on June 10, the Joho... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Diesel Subsidy,Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry,Complaints | JOHOR BARU: The public must play an active role in ensuring that errant traders do not use the rationalisation of the diesel subsidy as an excuse to hike prices, says the Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/public-can-help-us-keep-profiteers-at-bay-says-ministry | |
1,374,360 | Full-swing into shared future | Chinese Premier’s visit augurs well for trade, say business groups
KUALA LUMPUR: Li Qiang’s high-profile visit here, which begins in full swing today, marks the first such trip by a Chinese Premier to Malaysia in nine years.
The last such visit was by former Premier Li Keqiang in November 2015 when he attended the Ea... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | Li Qiang,Political Stability,Malaysia-China,50th Anniversary | KUALA LUMPUR: Li Qiang’s high-profile visit here, which begins in full swing today, marks the first such trip by a Chinese Premier to Malaysia in nine years. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/full-swing-into-shared-future | |
1,374,342 | Tribute to traditional T’ganu homes | One man’s 20-year mission honours Malay architectural heritage
KUALA BERANG: About 20 years ago, his family members and friends considered him crazy for wanting to build a resort featuring accommodations inspired by the traditional Malay houses of Terengganu.
However, driven by his love for heritage architecture, Tun... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Long | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | null | KUALA BERANG: About 20 years ago, his family members and friends considered him crazy for wanting to build a resort featuring accommodations inspired by the traditional Malay houses of Terengganu. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/tribute-to-traditional-tganu-homes | |
1,374,357 | Malaysia bids to join BRICS alliance | Anwar conveys interest to Brazilian president and ‘will go through the process’
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Malaysia will seek to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) intergovernmental organisation, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said he had conveyed Malaysia’s wishes to Brazil’s Pres... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-19 00:00:00 | null | BUKIT MERTAJAM: Malaysia will seek to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) intergovernmental organisation, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/19/malaysia-bids-to-join-brics-alliance | |
1,374,218 | Court of Appeal verdict shows SLS isn't a ‘busybody’, says lawyer | KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society (SLS) believes it has been vindicated over the contention that it was a “busybody” amid its legal battle for Sabah's entitlement to 40% of grant revenue following the ruling by the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal had on Tuesday (June 18) unanimously dismissed the federal Attor... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Courts Crime, 40%,Constitutional Entitlement,Court of Appeal,Vindicated,SLS,Judicial Review | KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society (SLS) believes it has been vindicated over the contention that it was a “busybody” amid its legal battle for Sabah's entitlement to 40% of grant revenue following the ruling by the Court of Appeal. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/court-of-appeal-verdict-shows-sls-isn039t-a-busybody-says-lawyer | |
1,374,209 | Victim dies a week after fight, Sabah cops reclassify case to murder | KOTA KINABALU: Police have reclassified a case to murder after the victim died while receiving treatment in hospital, a week after a fight with a colleague in Paitan.
The 43-year-old Indonesian plantation worker, who was severely injured, died on June 14.
Beluran district police chief Supt Hasan Majid (pic) said two ... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Courts Crime,Murder,Grievous Harm,Penal Code,Beluran,Sabah | KOTA KINABALU: Police have reclassified a case to murder after the victim died while receiving treatment in hospital, a week after a fight with a colleague in Paitan. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/victim-dies-a-week-after-fight-sabah-cops-reclassify-case-to-murder | |
1,374,201 | Police searching for drug case suspect who fled Beluran roadblock | KOTA KINABALU: Police here are on the hunt for a suspect who fled after being stopped at a roadblock at Sapi Nangoh in Beluran on Friday (June 14).
The suspect is 27-year-old Justin Vau Langat, whose last known address was Long Nahan in Baram, Sarawak.
He was last seen driving a grey Proton Saga with the registration... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Courts Crime,Beluran,Sabah,Syabu,Manhunt,Roadblock,Justin Vau Langat | KOTA KINABALU: Police here are on the hunt for a suspect who fled after being stopped at a roadblock at Sapi Nangoh in Beluran on Friday (June 14). | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/police-searching-for-drug-case-suspect-who-fled-beluran-roadblock | |
1,374,181 | Sacrificial buffalo escapes, breaks woman's leg in Menggatal | KOTA KINABALU: A buffalo that was about to be sacrificed broke loose and started charging at people in Kampung Tobur, Menggatal.
A woman in her 40s also broke her leg during the incident.
Villagers had gathered at the Ar-Rahman Surau in Kampung Tobur for the Aidiladha celebration, with several mosque officials prepar... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Buffalo,Aidiladha,Menggatal | KOTA KINABALU: A buffalo that was about to be sacrificed broke loose and started charging at people in Kampung Tobur, Menggatal. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/sacrificial-buffalo-escapes-breaks-woman039s-leg-in-menggatal | |
1,374,115 | Babagon villagers to get RM16.8mil concrete bridge in two years | KOTA KINABALU: Some 6,000 villagers from Kampung Timpangoh in Penampang can look forward to better access to the main road with the completion of a concrete bridge soon.
The RM16.8mil bridge will be built over the Babagon River that separates the villagers, mainly farmers whose main crops are lemongrass and galangal, ... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Sabah,Penampang,Babagon,Villagers,Concrete Bridge,Ewon Benedick,Farmers,Access,Donggongon | KOTA KINABALU: Some 6,000 villagers from Kampung Timpangoh in Penampang can look forward to better access to the main road with the completion of a concrete bridge soon. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/babagon-villagers-to-get-rm168mil-concrete-bridge-in-two-years | |
1,374,102 | Four to be charged with burglary of influencer Kieda Crepe's house | GEORGE TOWN: Police have completed their investigation paper in connection with the arrest of four individuals, including two women, over the burglary case involving influencer Siti Nur Khalieda Yusra or more popularly known as Kieda Crepe.
Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the four, including a married coup... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Kieda Crepe,Burglary,Jewellery | GEORGE TOWN: Police have completed their investigation paper in connection with the arrest of four individuals, including two women, over the burglary case involving influencer Siti Nur Khalieda Yusra or more popularly known as Kieda Crepe. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/four-to-be-charged-with-burglary-of-influencer-kieda-crepe039s-house | |
1,374,060 | No more plastic bags for KK shoppers by August | KOTA KINABALU: Plastic bags will no longer be offered to shoppers in the city by August, says mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah.
Encouraging city folk to bring their own bags when they go shopping is part of the fifth phase of Kota Kinabalu City Hall’s (DBKK) “Bawa Beg Bah” (3B) campaign, he added.
The ongoing campai... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Sabah,Kota Kinabalu,City Hall,Plastic Bags,Disallowed,August,3B Campaign,Mayor,Dr Sabin Samitah | KOTA KINABALU: Plastic bags will no longer be offered to shoppers in the city by August, says mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/no-more-plastic-bags-for-kk-shoppers-by-august | |
1,374,057 | KLIA Aerotrain to be completed by Jan 31, 2025, says MAHB | KUALA LUMPUR: The Aerotrain Replacement Project at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is slated to be completed by Jan 31, 2025 which is ahead of the project’s original planned completion date, says Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
The airport operator said this expedited timeline was finalised through a ... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | KLIA,MAHB,Aerotrain,Alstom,Pestech,IJM Construction,Mohamed Rastam Shahrom | KUALA LUMPUR: The Aerotrain Replacement Project at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is slated to be completed by Jan 31, 2025 which is ahead of the project’s original planned completion date, says Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/klia-aerotrain-to-be-completed-by-jan-31-2025-says-mahb | |
1,374,041 | Ehailing driver charged with outraging modesty of woman | KUALA LUMPUR: A man who allegedly touched a woman's buttocks at a home improvement store in Selayang last week has charged in the Magistrate's Court here.
Irwan Iesa, 38, an e-hailing driver, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him before Magistrate Aina Azahra Ariffin on Tuesday (June 18).
He was acc... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Outraging Modesty,Criminal Force,Ehailing Driver | KUALA LUMPUR: A man who allegedly touched a woman's buttocks at a home improvement store in Selayang last week has charged in the Magistrate's Court here. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/ehailing-driver-charged-with-outraging-modesty-of-woman | |
1,374,007 | New Sabah party PIS aims for inclusivity, and curbing 'recycled politicians' | KOTA KINABALU: A new Sabah political party pledges to help realise the dreams of Sabahans, aiming to have 12 vice presidents representing a broad cross-section of the state's people.
Parti Impian Sabah (PIS) pro tem president Michel Alok said these vice presidents would represent the larger ethnic groups and communiti... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Politics,Sabah,New Political Party,Parti Impian Sabah,PIS,Michel Alok,Vice Presidents,Ethnic Groups,Inclusive,State Rights,Term Limit | KOTA KINABALU: A new Sabah political party pledges to help realise the dreams of Sabahans, aiming to have 12 vice presidents representing a broad cross-section of the state's people. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/new-sabah-party-pis-aims-for-inclusivity-and-curbing-039recycled-politicians039 | |
1,374,004 | Longboat mishap victim found drowned | SIBU: The body of one of the two people feared drowned in Belaga has been found.
The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Balavishnu Permaloo from Kedah.
Rhuban Apparoo, 30, also from Kedah, is still missing and the search continues, the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said in its daily update on Tuesday (Jun... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Sarawak,Belaga,Missing Persons,Longboat,Capsized,Drowned,Body,Found,Fire and Rescue Department,Search Operation | SIBU: The body of one of the two people feared drowned in Belaga has been found. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/longboat-mishap-victim-found-drowned | |
1,373,999 | Govt to study implications of proposal to place MACC under Parliament, says PM Anwar | BUKIT MERTAJAM: The government will examine the implications of a proposal to place the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under the jurisdiction of Parliament, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the strict conditions regarding the proposal also need to be reviewed first before any decisio... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Anwar Ibrahim,MACC,Parliament,jurisdiction,implications | BUKIT MERTAJAM: The government will examine the implications of a proposal to place the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under the jurisdiction of Parliament, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/govt-to-study-implications-of-proposal-to-place-macc-under-parliament-says-pm-anwar | |
1,373,991 | Former company manager charged with CBT involving over RM600,000 | KUALA LUMPUR: A former finance and human resources manager of a public relations company has pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Tuesday (June 18) to three charges of criminal breach of trust involving over RM600,000.
According to the charges, Fong Chan Tong, 51, who served in IBR Asia Group, allegedly mi... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Corruption,Criminal Breach Of Trust,CBT,Manager | KUALA LUMPUR: A former finance and human resources manager of a public relations company has pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Tuesday (June 18) to three charges of criminal breach of trust involving over RM600,000. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/former-company-manager-charged-with-cbt-involving-over-rm600000 | |
1,373,972 | RM209mil dredging project to deepen Miri Port access channel | KUCHING: The Miri Port is set to spur economic development in Sarawak's northern region with a proposed dredging project to deepen its access channel, says Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
The Deputy Premier said the RM209mil project would improve shipping efficiency and create job opportunities while stimulating the d... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Sarawak,Miri Port,Dredging,Access Channel,Douglas Uggah Embas,Kuala Baram | KUCHING: The Miri Port is set to spur economic development in Sarawak's northern region with a proposed dredging project to deepen its access channel, says Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/rm209mil-dredging-project-to-deepen-miri-port-access-channel | |
1,373,969 | Lowering price of eggs could lead to shortage, says Dr Wee | PETALING JAYA: The decision to reduce the price of eggs by three sen each could lead to a shortage, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
The MCA president said even a small 5% increase in demand could lead to a shortage of one million eggs, with current supply at 21 million.
"Should this happen, shortages will re-occur a... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Eggs,Wee Ka Siong,Shortage | PETALING JAYA: The decision to reduce the price of eggs by three sen each could lead to a shortage, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/lowering-price-of-eggs-could-lead-to-shortage-says-dr-wee | |
1,373,967 | Penang cops identify 'hotspots' ahead of Sg Bakap polls | GEORGE TOWN: Police have identified several "hotspots" in the Sungai Bakap constituency ahead of the July 6 by-election.
However, Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said residents in the areas concerned need not worry as police have taken all measures necessary.
"Police are at the highest level of preparedness fo... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sg Bakap Polls,Sungai Bakap,By-election,Hotspot,Police | GEORGE TOWN: Police have identified several "hotspots" in the Sungai Bakap constituency ahead of the July 6 by-election. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/penang-cops-identify-039hotspots039-ahead-of-sg-bakap-polls | |
1,373,964 | Suspected smuggler nabbed, two flee during Kudat op | KOTA KINABALU: A suspected smuggler was detained while two others managed to escape as marine police foiled an attempt to sneak controlled goods out of the country in Sabah’s northern Kudat district.
Marine police personnel were patrolling off Tanjung Meniagit Banggi during Ops Gelora when they spotted three men in a ... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Courts Crime,Sabah,Smuggling,Foiled,Kudat,Marine Police,Arrested,Suspect,Foreigner,ACP Ahmad Ariffin,Subsidised Goods | KOTA KINABALU: A suspected smuggler was detained while two others managed to escape as marine police foiled an attempt to sneak controlled goods out of the country in Sabah’s northern Kudat district. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/suspected-smuggler-nabbed-two-flee-during-kudat-op | |
1,373,960 | Subsidy rationalisation to stop fund leaks, says Anwar | BUTTERWORTH: The rise in fares by Singapore travel agencies shows that they have a long-standing reliance on Malaysian diesel subsidies, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
During his speech at the Aidiladha Korban Perdana sacrificial ceremony at Masjid Jamek Cerok Tokun Bawah, Bukit Mertajam, on Tuesday (Ju... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Butterworth,Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,Singapore Travel Agencies,Diesel Subsidy Rationalisation,Malaysian Economy,Aidiladha Korban Perdana,Misuse of Funds,Foreign Benefit,Masjid Jamek Cerok Tokun Bawah,Bukit Mertajam,Subsidy Management,Peninsular Malaysia,Thai Fishing Boats. | BUTTERWORTH: The rise in fares by Singapore travel agencies shows that they have a long-standing reliance on Malaysian diesel subsidies, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/subsidy-rationalisation-to-stop-fund-leaks-says-anwar | |
1,373,959 | Malaysia-China to ink MOU on housing, urban planning, smart cities, says Nga | PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of housing, urban planning, and smart cities, announced Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
In a statement on Tuesday (June 18), Nga said the exchange of the MoU between Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Min... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Nga Kor Ming,MoU,Li Qiang,official visit,China,housing,urban planning,smart cities,Housing and Local Government Minister | PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of housing, urban planning, and smart cities, announced Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/malaysia-china-to-ink-mou-on-housing-urban-planning-smart-cities-says-nga | |
1,373,940 | An explainer on BRICS | PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia will soon begin the formal procedures to join the grouping, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).
In an interview with Shanghai-based news site Guancha, Anwar said Malaysia is now awaiting the final decision and feedbac... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | null | PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia will soon begin the formal procedures to join the grouping, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/an-explainer-on-brics | |
1,373,925 | Premier Li's visit strengthens Malaysia-China relations, says Foreign Minister | SEREMBAN: A three-day-official visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Malaysia will further cement ties between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing and pave the way for both countries to better resolve outstanding issues, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
The Foreign Minister said the visit will also allow both countries to explore n... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Chinese Premier Malaysia Visit,Kuala Lumpur Beijing Relations,Malaysia China Diplomacy,Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan,South China Sea,BRICS Membership,Wisma Putra,Kampung Angkat Madani Programme,ECRL Project,Yang di-Pertuan Agong Audience,ASEAN,Trade Partners,Intergovernmental Relations, | SEREMBAN: A three-day-official visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Malaysia will further cement ties between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing and pave the way for both countries to better resolve outstanding issues, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/premier-li039s-visit-strengthens-malaysia-china-relations-says-foreign-minister | |
1,373,919 | Food poisoning in Gombak: Cops record statements from 15 including caterer | KUALA LUMPUR: The police have recorded statements from 15 people, including the caterer, to facilitate investigation into the deaths of a 17-year-old boy and a two-year-old girl, suspected to be due to food poisoning on June 8.
Gombak police chief ACP Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said all those called to assist in the i... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | police,Gombak,food poisoning,statements,caterer,deaths | KUALA LUMPUR: The police have recorded statements from 15 people, including the caterer, to facilitate investigation into the deaths of a 17-year-old boy and a two-year-old girl, suspected to be due to food poisoning on June 8. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/food-poisoning-in-gombak-cops-record-statements-from-15-including-caterer | |
1,373,890 | Man nabbed with 56kg marijuana, largest drug bust by Pahang cops | KUANTAN: The Pahang Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) arrested a man and seized 56.22kg of marijuana worth an estimated RM173,600, marking this year’s largest drug bust in the state so far.
Pahang Police acting chief DCP Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 39-year-old man believed to be a major drug traffic... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Pahang,police,drugs,marijuana,NCID,largest drug bust | KUANTAN: The Pahang Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) arrested a man and seized 56.22kg of marijuana worth an estimated RM173,600, marking this year’s largest drug bust in the state so far. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/man-nabbed-with-56kg-marijuana-largest-drug-bust-by-pahang-cops | |
1,373,863 | RCI chairman presents Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, South Ledge report to King | KUALA LUMPUR: The latest report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to study the sovereignty issues over Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge was presented to the His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
A post on Sultan Ibrahim's Facebook page stated that the report was presented by RCI chairman, Tun... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | King,Sultan Ibrahim,RCI,Batu Puteh,ICJ,latest report,presented | KUALA LUMPUR: The latest report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to study the sovereignty issues over Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge was presented to the His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/rci-chairman-presents-batu-puteh-middle-rocks-south-ledge-report-to-king | |
1,373,817 | Halim Saad appeals High Court decision dismissing lawsuit against Dr M and others | PUTRAJAYA: Businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad has appealed the High Court's decision last month to dismiss his lawsuit against the government, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and former finance minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop.
The lawsuit pertains to alleged losses he incurred following the government's... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Halim Saad,Dr Mahathir,Mohamed Yakcop,government,lawsuit,Renong Bhd,UEM,shares,appeal,Court of Appeal | PUTRAJAYA: Businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad has appealed the High Court's decision last month to dismiss his lawsuit against the government, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and former finance minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/halim-saad-appeals-high-court-decision-dismissing-lawsuit-against-dr-m-and-others | |
1,373,809 | Penang cops bust drug racket, seize ganja worth RM309,000 | GEORGE TOWN: A drug syndicate has been busted with the arrest of a 46-year-old man here and the seizure of ganja worth RM309,000.
Penang police chief Comm Datuk Hamzah Ahmad the suspect was apprehended on Friday (June 14) by a narcotics team following a tip-off.
"We discovered two compressed blocks believed to be mar... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Courts Crime,Penang,George Town,Drug Syndicate,Ganja,Suspect,Arrested,Comm Hamzah Ahmad | GEORGE TOWN: A drug syndicate has been busted with the arrest of a 46-year-old man here and the seizure of ganja worth RM309,000. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/penang-cops-bust-drug-racket-seize-ganja-worth-rm420000 | |
1,373,802 | Sabah Electricity inching towards adoption of smart meters | KOTA KINABALU: Utility company Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) is a step closer to implementing smart meters to record electricity usage in homes and premises here.
SESB chairman Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau said a tender exercise was held from April 16 to June 12 for companies wishing to be part of the initiativ... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Sabah,Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd,SESB,Smart Meters,Benefits,Efficiency,Environment,Billing,Chairman,Wilfred Madius Tangau,Mobile App | KOTA KINABALU: Utility company Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) is a step closer to implementing smart meters to record electricity usage in homes and premises here. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/sabah-electricity-inching-towards-adoption-of-smart-meters | https://apicms.thestar.com.my/uploads/images/2024/06/18/2754390.jfif |
1,373,796 | Chinese premier Li's visit celebrates 50 years of Malaysia-China diplomatic ties | KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will embark on a three-day official visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday (June 18), marking his first visit to the country as premier.
Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said the visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, es... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | China,Premier,Li Qiang,visit,Malaysia,diplomatic,50th anniversary | KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will embark on a three-day official visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday (June 18), marking his first visit to the country as premier. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/chinese-premier-li039s-visit-celebrates-50-years-of-malaysia-china-diplomatic-ties | |
1,373,791 | Targeted diesel subsidy: Notify govt of flaws so we can fix them, says PM | BUTTERWORTH: Give feedback on issues and flaws with the diesel subsidy rationalisation to the government so that the system can be improved, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
"When we start something, there will be flaws.
ALSO READ: Diesel subsidy not abolished, govt still bears RM7bil in subsidies, says ... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Diesel Subsidy Rationalisation,Anwar Ibrahim,Prime Minister,Feedback,Weaknesses,Flaws,Correction | BUTTERWORTH: Give feedback on issues and flaws with the diesel subsidy rationalisation to the government so that the system can be improved, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/targeted-diesel-subsidy-notify-govt-of-flaws-so-we-can-fix-them-says-pm | |
1,373,784 | Company directors fined for possession of unapproved communication equipment, says MCMC | PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that two company directors were recently fined by the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court for possessing and intending to sell unapproved communication equipment, specifically Baofeng model BF-888S walkie-talkies and various brands of wireless ... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | MCMC,company directors,fined,possessing,intending to sell,unapproved communication equipment,Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000 | PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that two company directors were recently fined by the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court for possessing and intending to sell unapproved communication equipment, specifically Baofeng model BF-888S walkie-talkies and various brands of wireless ... | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/company-directors-fined-for-possession-of-unapproved-communication-equipment-says-mcmc | |
1,373,761 | MATTA proposes 3,000-litre monthly diesel quota for tourism vehicles | PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel (MATTA) has proposed a quota of 3,000 litres per month for diesel subsidy for tour vehicle operators.
It said the allocation would help mitigate the financial burden on those who operate vehicles such as tour buses, and allow the industry to remain competitiv... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Diesel,Subsidy,Quota,Tourist Vehicles,Buses,Vans,MATTA,President,Nigel Wong,Government | PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel (MATTA) has proposed a quota of 3,000 litres per month for diesel subsidy for tour vehicle operators. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/matta-proposes-3000-litre-monthly-diesel-quota-for-tourism-vehicles | |
1,373,757 | Malaysia set to join BRICS, says Anwar | PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will soon begin formal procedures to join the intergovernmental organisation BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
"We have made the appropriate decision. We will launch the formal process shortly.
"We are now awaiting the final decision and feed... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Malaysia,Membership,BRICS,Prime Minister,Anwar Ibrahim,Unipolar,West,Checks and Balances | PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will soon begin formal procedures to join the intergovernmental organisation BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/malaysia-set-to-join-brics-says-anwar | |
1,373,753 | Sabah's 40% revenue rights: SLS to get its day in court after AG's appeal dismissed | KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has been granted the right to proceed with a judicial review of the state’s constitutional right to receive 40% of its special grant revenue.
On Tuesday (June 18), the Court of Appeal dismissed the Federal Attorney General’s appeal against a High Court decision to grant SLS l... | News | Sabah & Sarawak | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Sabah & Sarawak,Courts Crime,Sabah,40% Revenue Rights,Court of Appeal,Dismiss,Attorney General,Sabah Law Society,Leave,Challenge | KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has been granted the right to proceed with a judicial review of the state’s constitutional right to receive 40% of its special grant revenue. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/sabah039s-40-revenue-rights-sls-to-get-its-day-in-court-after-ag039s-appeal-dismissed | |
1,373,678 | The Star remains most trusted brand among M’sian English news portals | PETALING JAYA: The Star is still the top English-language news portal in brand trust scores in Malaysia, according to an annual study of news trends.
For brand trust scores, news channels Astro Awani and The Star scored 64% and 58%, respectively, as reported in the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024.
The repo... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | The Star,Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism,top English-language news portal,brand trust scores,Malaysia | PETALING JAYA: The Star is still the top English-language news portal in brand trust scores in Malaysia, according to an annual study of news trends. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/the-star-remains-most-trusted-brand-among-msian-english-news-portals | |
1,372,845 | INTERACTIVE: What’s music to Malaysia's ears? Here’s the answer from Spotify | PETALING JAYA: Malaysia, meet your favourite artistes, according to the number of plays on Spotify.
It turns out that many people in the country are enchanted by Taylor Swift, while others are tapping their feet to K-pop and Indonesian pop songs.
Swift claimed the number one spot as the most streamed artiste in Malay... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Long | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | null | We analysed what Malaysia has been listening to on Spotify over the past year. The results are in, so drum roll please! | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/interactive-whats-music-to-malaysian-ears-heres-the-answer-from-spotify | |
1,373,570 | Cow head curry apparently a delicacy for Bangladeshis | Compiled by C.ARUNO, NG Zi QIN and R.ARAVINTAN
BANGLADESHI workers in Malaysia are known to relish cooking curry with cow heads, especially when assisting with the slaughter during Hari Raya Aidiladha, Utusan Malaysia reported.
According to cattle farmer Abdul Latif Abd Rashid, Bangladeshis especially savour the chee... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Medium | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Found in Translation,Malay Views,Bangladeshi Workers,Cow Heads,Curry,Aidiladha,Perhentian Island,Other news and views | BANGLADESHI workers in Malaysia are known to relish cooking curry with cow heads, especially when assisting with the slaughter during Hari Raya Aidiladha, Utusan Malaysia reported. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/cow-head-curry-apparently-a-delicacy-for-bangladeshis | |
1,373,569 | Mob violence greets inter-caste marriage | Compiled by C.ARUNO, NG Zi QIN and R.ARAVINTAN
THE office of a political party in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu was destroyed by a mob after it supported an inter-caste marriage, Malaysia Nanban reported.
This happened following the nuptials of Mathan Kumar, 28, and Uthaya Thatchayani, 23, who are from diff... | News | Nation | Complimentary | Short | null | 2024-06-18 00:00:00 | Found in Translation,Other news and views | THE office of a political party in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu was destroyed by a mob after it supported an inter-caste marriage, Malaysia Nanban reported. | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/18/mob-violence-greets-inter-castemarriage |
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