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Residents from Kampung Tersang wade in flood water, in Pasir Mas December 19. 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

Number of flood evacuees drops in Kelantan, remains unchanged in Perak

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaks during a press conference at the party's 2023 general assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur June 8, 2023. Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

Don’t lie about your income to appear as B40 so your children can get into MRSM, Asyraf Wajdi tells parents

Uggah speaks during the Unifor appreciation dinner. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

Uggah: Over RM313m for Sarawak’s non-Islamic houses of worship since 2017, no issue of unfairness

Abang Johari (seated centre) waves in a group photo with state Cabinet members, government officials, and leaders of religious bodies at the Unifor appreciation dinner. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

Abang Johari: Sarawakians rational people, uproar over Christmas messages on cakes in peninsula illogical

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad explained that his administration had granted ZIM port access in the past to allow its ships passage but was not an indication of Malaysia’s support for Israel and its treatment of Palestinians. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

Dr Mahathir: Israel-based ships allowed to dock previously due to Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Anwar filed a judicial review on January 26 two years ago to challenge Muhyiddin and the latter’s government’s advice to the Agong to declare a nationwide Emergency and to suspend Parliament and all state legislatures. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

Anwar drops appeal to challenge Muhyiddin’s advice to Agong to pause Parliament during 2021 pandemic; but Speaker, two Pakatan reps still pursuing court case

State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan expressed his concern that the current movement of the people in conjunction with the school holiday and the festive season would contribute to an increase in cases in the state. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

Perak exco: Spread of Covid-19 in state under control, but public advised to exercise self-control,

Peter (fourth from right) with the KDM supreme council members after the EGM. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

KDM ready for Sabah state election due by 2025, says party president Peter Anthony

Uggah said Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has consented to the various steps taken to guard against the infectious disease. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

Uggah: Sarawak to announce precautionary steps against Covid-19 today

Children’s Commissioner Farah Nini Dusuki, who was appointed for a three-year term effective March this year, added that it is not good enough to have just one commissioner from Peninsular Malaysia to make rounds in Sabah and Sarawak as and when cases happen. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

With amendments made to the Suhakam Act 1999, Children’s Commissioner Farah Nini says can now affect real changes

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said of this figure, 42 investigation papers were still under investigative action, 14 cases had been charged, four were classified as no further action and two were still under action by the Attorney General’s Chambers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Bukit Aman: Police opened 62 investigation papers on cheating involving three investment firms

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said students taking up disciplines, such as engineering, accountancy, cyber analysis, cyber law and computer science, will then have better chances of securing employment. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Free intakes into Sarawak institutions starting 2026 will prioritise technical and financial courses, Sarawak premier says

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said this need is among several improvement suggestions that were raised in the session on the Formulation of the Malaysian Journalism Code of Ethics (EKM 2024) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for JaPen media accreditation cards yesterday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Deputy communications minister calls for overhaul of media pass system to combat partisanship

With the feature, you no longer need to type your six-digit PIN to confirm a QR payment in public. On top of that, Touch ‘n Go eWallet is also giving users the option to enable PassKey, which allows you to log in without the use of passwords. — SoyaCincau pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Touch ‘n Go eWallet begins rolling out PassKey authentication, Face ID for payment

Sabah Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director Zulfamy Mat Udi assured that there was enough face masks, sanitisers and Covid-19 test kits in the pharmacies and supermarkets to cater for the demand and that these items are sold at reasonable prices despite a spike in demand. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Sabah Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry: Enough face masks, sanitisers and Covid test kits to cater for spike in demand

Flood evacuee Sjuhuriah Bidu places a blanket on her husband Kamsul Andi Lala, who is injured from a road accident, at the temporary flood relief centre in Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Pertanian, Sandakan, Sabah, December 20, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

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Murdered Cyberjaya student’s housemate gave boyfriend keys, access card, says Selangor police chief

On retirement eve, CJ lauded by Malaysian Bar, lawyers in appreciation speeches

Malaysia’s first female CJ retires: ‘No regrets’ as six-year term ends, says non-extension not an issue (VIDEO)

Failure to tell police five days before peaceful rally no longer a crime in Malaysia, Federal Court rules

Traffic disruptions in KL from July 5 as roads near KLCC to face closures for Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Neighbours thought they moved — but foul smell leads to discovery of woman and child’s bodies in Penang flat

Malaysia’s data centre operators face higher power costs under new tariff structure

Anwar rides upgraded KLIA Aerotrain, says it’s ‘good, faster than before’

Thai PM Paetongtarn suspended by court amid Cambodia row, father Thaksin faces royal insult trial

A belly-bursting day of eating in Taman Bukit Segar, Cheras – from old-school egg topped ‘kaya’ toast to ‘nasi lemak’ with pork ‘berempah’

Over two million summonses unpaid, RM150 flat rate offer extended until Dec 31 as JPJ D-G warns of blacklisting

Penang still waiting for green light from Transport Ministry for LRT project, says chief minister

Standard Chartered sued for US$2.7b over role in 1MDB scandal

Manufacturers hike prices as rising costs test Malaysia’s fragile recovery

TTDI residents raise concern over newly-installed EV chargers taking away public parking space

Number of flood evacuees drops in Kelantan, remains unchanged in Perak

Don’t lie about your income to appear as B40 so your children can get into MRSM, Asyraf Wajdi tells parents

Uggah: Over RM313m for Sarawak’s non-Islamic houses of worship since 2017, no issue of unfairness

Abang Johari: Sarawakians rational people, uproar over Christmas messages on cakes in peninsula illogical

Dr Mahathir: Israel-based ships allowed to dock previously due to Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Anwar drops appeal to challenge Muhyiddin’s advice to Agong to pause Parliament during 2021 pandemic; but Speaker, two Pakatan reps still pursuing court case

Perak exco: Spread of Covid-19 in state under control, but public advised to exercise self-control,

KDM ready for Sabah state election due by 2025, says party president Peter Anthony

Uggah: Sarawak to announce precautionary steps against Covid-19 today

With amendments made to the Suhakam Act 1999, Children’s Commissioner Farah Nini says can now affect real changes

Bukit Aman: Police opened 62 investigation papers on cheating involving three investment firms

Free intakes into Sarawak institutions starting 2026 will prioritise technical and financial courses, Sarawak premier says

Deputy communications minister calls for overhaul of media pass system to combat partisanship

Touch ‘n Go eWallet begins rolling out PassKey authentication, Face ID for payment

Sabah Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry: Enough face masks, sanitisers and Covid test kits to cater for spike in demand

Floods: As of tonight, Selangor, Sabah fully recovered, number of evacuees in Perak, Kelantan drops