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PTPTN chairman, Datuk Norliza Abdul Rahim, said this sum was acquired following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the PTPTN Sarawak Student Loan Repayment Incentive between PTPTN and the Sarawak Foundation on March 5, 2021. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

PTPTN receives RM90.42m from Sarawak govt to settle 30pc of its students’ debts, says chairman

Personnel from Fire and Rescue Department conduct a search and rescue operation for an 11-year-old boy feared drowned while swimming in Sungai Tok Hakim, Kampung Tok Hakim, Terengganu, December 27, 2023. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Fire and Rescue Dept: 11-year-old boy feared drowned in Kuala Terengganu river

Pekan district police chief Supt Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin said the driver of the Perodua Kancil was identified as Muhammad Shafiq Haikal Mohd Najib, 18, from Kampung Batu 5 Jalan Pekan Nenasi and his friend as Muhammad Hanif Ikwan Md Kamizi, 18, from Taman Peramu Jaya, Town. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Police: Victims of fatal Pekan road crash identified

Residents use a boat to cross floodwaters in Jalan Kampung Pemberian in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, December 27, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Unity Ministry channels RM135,000 for post-flood ops, says minister

Passengers on AirAsia were stranded at Incheon International Airport due to technical difficulties. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Passenger shares ordeal of being stranded for over 27 hours at Incheon airport

Picketers pictured hanging a banner in solidarity for Palestine on an elevated pedestrian crossing near the United States Embassy, Jalan Tun Razak, December 27, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

‘Save Gaza, stop the killing’: Kepung Demi Palestin unfurls banner over Jln Tun Razak traffic ahead of second night

Federal Territories PAS Youth chief, Azmer Syazwan Ahmad Suparmin is seen speaking to the media after lodging a police report at IPD Dang Wangi in Kuala Lumpur December 27, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

FT PAS Youth lodges police report against KL DAP, claims racial tensions resurrected after third vote call

The department, in a statement today, stated that a total of 7,254 dengue fever cases, with 12 deaths, had been reported in the state from January to December 23 this year. ― AFP pic

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Health Dept: 7,254 dengue cases with 12 deaths in Penang from December 17 to 23

Rela members help set up tents for flood victims who were moved to the Sekolah Kebangsaan Manek Urai temporary relief centre, December 26, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Home Ministry: 800 policemen, Rela volunteers deployed to flood-hit Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Sabah

Civil servants line up to buy packets of rice and cooking oil in conjunction with the Civil Agro Sales Programme at the Ministry of Communications grounds in Putrajaya, December 27, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Agro Madani sales: Number of locations, sales value exceed target, says ministry

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the issue had been resolved following discussions between his ministry, the Finance Ministry and Petronas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Supply shortage: Additional diesel supplies for Sarawak within two days, says Armizan

Children play in floodwater at Kampung Manek Urai in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, December 26, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Disaster Operations Control Centre: Kuala Krai expected to fully recover from floods in two days

People buy daily necessities at lower prices than the market through the Madani Agro Sales Programme at the Selayang Municipal Council grounds, December 27, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

Agro Madani sale: Almost half a tonne of chicken sold out within 30 minutes

Recently, a photograph showing several Mazda SUV vehicles allegedly purchased for the use of the menteri besar and the state exco members was widely shared on social media. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

After pictures of SUVs shared on Facebook, Terengganu state sec says purchase of new official vehicles for MB, excos normal routine

National Blood Centre’s Transfusion Medicine Specialist Dr Zalina Mahmood said blood centres in states that are not affected by floods will also be mobilised through additional promotional programmes to ensure there are enough blood donors to cater for the demand during major tragedies, including floods. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

National Blood Centre to coordinate, mobilise blood supply to flood affected states

Former PKR vice-president Chua Tian Chang (centre) and other picketers hold placards during the Kepung Demi Palestin picket at Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur December 27, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 27 Dec 2023

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Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok’s daughter takes over Shangri-La Asia CEO role, earns over RM310,000 a month

MACC chief apologises to Teoh Beng Hock’s family 16 years after death, offers financial support for child

CIA spotlights mysterious Malaysian coins found at intelligence agency’s historic statue

Malaysian cashier in Singapore steals over RM185,000 from minimart, blows it on online gambling

Loke: Puspakom no longer only option for vehicle ownership checks, four new companies appointed

Rulers weigh national security, vape ban and top judicial picks at latest conference

Selangor top cop: Four women undressed during ‘Queens Night’ at RM9,000 eHati programme

Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai power through as three Malaysian mixed doubles pairs advance at Japan Open

Home minister: CJ appointment process clear under Constitution, no room for political meddling

Auto industry says national EV goals at risk as sales stall at 4pc, calls for extended incentives

Authorities uncover Serdang den using CCTV to evade raids, 496 migrants held

‘Absolute madness’: Home minister says three-month-old baby was raped, video sold online

Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly while touring with ‘haunted’ Annabelle doll

Motivational programme founders among six remanded over alleged immoral activities

Police: Subang Jaya uni student still recovering after stabbing, love triangle motive not ruled out

PTPTN receives RM90.42m from Sarawak govt to settle 30pc of its students’ debts, says chairman

Fire and Rescue Dept: 11-year-old boy feared drowned in Kuala Terengganu river

Police: Victims of fatal Pekan road crash identified

Unity Ministry channels RM135,000 for post-flood ops, says minister

Passenger shares ordeal of being stranded for over 27 hours at Incheon airport

‘Save Gaza, stop the killing’: Kepung Demi Palestin unfurls banner over Jln Tun Razak traffic ahead of second night

FT PAS Youth lodges police report against KL DAP, claims racial tensions resurrected after third vote call

Health Dept: 7,254 dengue cases with 12 deaths in Penang from December 17 to 23

Home Ministry: 800 policemen, Rela volunteers deployed to flood-hit Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Sabah

Agro Madani sales: Number of locations, sales value exceed target, says ministry

Supply shortage: Additional diesel supplies for Sarawak within two days, says Armizan

Disaster Operations Control Centre: Kuala Krai expected to fully recover from floods in two days

Agro Madani sale: Almost half a tonne of chicken sold out within 30 minutes

After pictures of SUVs shared on Facebook, Terengganu state sec says purchase of new official vehicles for MB, excos normal routine

National Blood Centre to coordinate, mobilise blood supply to flood affected states

Tian Chua calls on PKR’s FT Minister Dr Zaliha for DBKL to green-light Kepung Demi Palestin