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Suaram executive director Sevan Doraisamy said the IPCC had too many restrictions put on it that would hinder investigations, and the government would look bad if it proceeds with implementing the IPCC in June since a lot of issues would still go unresolved. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Govt would look bad if IPCC not upgraded as nothing will change for the better, Suaram warns

Suaram executive director Sevan Doraisamy speaks during the launch of the 2022 Suaram annual human rights report in Kuala Lumpur April 27, 2023. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Suaram: With activist track record, Anwar must realise proposed reforms or risk being seen as 'worst PM'

In the survey by the market research firm, 32 per cent of respondents said changing their own behaviour to tackle climate change won’t make any difference while 33 per cent said it is too late to act now as climate change is beyond their control. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Ipsos: Over three in 10 Malaysians remain climate sceptics, say now not right time to focus on it as times are tough

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the recent approval from the DoE was for a fresh Environmental Impact Assessment report after its previous EIA approval was revoked. — Picture by Sayuti Zainuddin

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Penang three-island reclamation project still subject to appeal process, says CM

Navy chief Admiral Datuk Abdul Rahman Ayob (right) presents an award during the Royal Malaysian Navy ceremonial parade at Lumut RMN base April 27, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Navy chief says LCS reconstruction to commence after sixth supplemental agreement is signed

Workers from the Public Works Department install canvas sheets at the landslide location at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy and the Malaysian Institute of Integrity, at Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin in Kuala Lumpur April 27, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

JKR: Canvas sheet installation at MACC academy landslide site to be completed today

The four men are led in handcuffs to the Magistrate's Court in Pontian April 27, 2023. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Four men plead guilty to injuring cop after 'mat rempit' assault during wee hours of Raya in Kulai

PLUS chief operating officer Datuk Zakaria Ahmad Zabidi said the implementation of SmartLane at the two stretches in the southern region has received positive feedback from highway users as it has helped in reducing congestion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

PLUS to activate SmartLane for smoother post-Raya traffic flow between April 29 and May 1

The PSR, also known as Penang South Islands, is a massive reclamation project to create three islands off the southern coast of Penang island. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Voters against three-island reclamation project? Penang Pakatan’s landslide win in 2018 is proof otherwise, says CM

PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang lamented how materialism has invited ruin towards the country’s leaders and its people. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Young voters won't be swayed by vote-buying as long as they put race and religion first, says Hadi Awang

On April 1, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said her ministry will table a new law to regulate nicotine use which will include the GEG policy, after Putrajaya gazetted an excise duty for vape liquids with nicotine content at 40 sen per millilitre. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

After tobacco control Bill labelled unconstitutional, anti-smoking council says regulation is not violation of rights

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang PH will be meeting in a few days’ time this week. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Penang Pakatan to meet Umno counterpart next week to discuss state poll arrangements, says CM

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said that Sarawak’s proposal would not only help the renewable energy industry in Malaysia to thrive but will also make the country a pioneer of renewable energy in the Southeast Asian region. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

After Sarawak's proposal for solar panels, Kepong MP calls for similar climate policies from Putrajaya

Utusan Malaysia reported based on a Parliamentary reply from the ministry that out of the 196,664 personnel who resigned, medical officers made up the highest number at 6,282. — Malay Mail pic

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Health Ministry: Nearly 200,000 staff quit in the past decade, over 6,000 of them medical officers

Miri MP Chiew Choon Man said that he had submitted the proposal the previous week for the Ministry’s special officer here to look into a possible collaboration with the state’s tourism ministry. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

Turn old Miri Resident’s Office into heritage centre, MP tells govt

Lating Minggang said high cost of the airfares between Sarawak and West Malaysia has always been one of the pertinent issues that crops up during every festive season. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 27 Apr 2023

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Ex-Special Branch chief Khalid Ismail is new IGP, succeeding Razarudin

‘I told them I was allergic’: Passenger sues Singapore Airlines after shrimp meal triggers emergency landing

High Court discharges Najib in RM27m SRC case stalled since 2019, does not acquit

Yosakoi hits 10: Penang streets come alive with high-energy dance, Japanese idols and a fireworks finale

Rafizi urges AGC to refile Najib’s SRC charges after court grants DNAA, slams delay since 2019 despite ‘clear money trail’

Chinese student Zou Zhenhao — who raped 10 women and targeted dozens more — jailed for life in UK

Hong Kong’s On Lee Noodle Soup has finally landed in Pavilion KL

‘We collect taxes to return them to the people’: PM justifies SST expansion, says Malaysians to benefit through welfare aid

Tour bus with 36 Indian tourists crashes into divider on PLUS highway near Muallim in Perak, all escape unhurt

Amid rising costs, Putrajaya mulls allowing Malaysians to tap EPF Account 2 savings for private hospital cover

Selangor Sultan wants Muslim women’s rights group SIS to not use ‘Islam’ in name, cites ‘confusion’ among community

Satellite images reveal empty tarmac at major US air base in Qatar

Cooling crisis: Why Malaysia’s urban trees are critical in the heatwave battle

Get your fix of Hong Kong-style cart noodles and peanut butter ‘cheong fun’ at Sri Petaling’s Luckee

Contractor and ex-wife sentenced to 34 years for killing domestic helper in Penampang, cruelty revealed in court

Govt would look bad if IPCC not upgraded as nothing will change for the better, Suaram warns

Suaram: With activist track record, Anwar must realise proposed reforms or risk being seen as 'worst PM'

Ipsos: Over three in 10 Malaysians remain climate sceptics, say now not right time to focus on it as times are tough

Penang three-island reclamation project still subject to appeal process, says CM

Navy chief says LCS reconstruction to commence after sixth supplemental agreement is signed

JKR: Canvas sheet installation at MACC academy landslide site to be completed today

Four men plead guilty to injuring cop after 'mat rempit' assault during wee hours of Raya in Kulai

PLUS to activate SmartLane for smoother post-Raya traffic flow between April 29 and May 1

Voters against three-island reclamation project? Penang Pakatan’s landslide win in 2018 is proof otherwise, says CM

Young voters won't be swayed by vote-buying as long as they put race and religion first, says Hadi Awang

After tobacco control Bill labelled unconstitutional, anti-smoking council says regulation is not violation of rights

Penang Pakatan to meet Umno counterpart next week to discuss state poll arrangements, says CM

After Sarawak's proposal for solar panels, Kepong MP calls for similar climate policies from Putrajaya

Health Ministry: Nearly 200,000 staff quit in the past decade, over 6,000 of them medical officers

Turn old Miri Resident’s Office into heritage centre, MP tells govt

Kapit District Council head: High airfares make peninsular Malaysia like a distant foreign country