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Health Minister Datuk Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad urged every Malaysian to play a role and responsibility in protecting themselves from infection and not transmitting Covid-19 to others by practising the 3Ws (Wash, Wear, Warn) and avoiding the 3S (crowded, confined places and close conversations). — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Health minister: 234 Covid-19 vaccination centres available at health clinics nationwide

Selangor deputy police chief Datuk S. Sasikala Devi with seized ganja at a press conference at the Selangor contingent police headquarters in Shah Alam, December 20, 2023. On the fatal stabbing of a woman in Klang, she said based on initial investigations by the police, it was revealed that the 44-year-old suspect and the victim were lovers. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Police: Jealousy believed to be motive for murder of woman in Klang

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the ministry will closely collaborate with the Economy Ministry to ensure the success of the project and other efforts to bring labour market reforms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

HR Ministry to expedite implementation of Progressive Wage Policy pilot project, says minister

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg at the launch of a book on the life of Datuk Seri Polycarp Sim Cheng Mong written by businessman and former student Richard Song See Jin in Kuching, December 20, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Sarawak premier says former geography teacher was his greatest inspiration

Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Kamarulzaman Mat Salleh during a press conference in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur City Hall Budget (DBKL) 2024, December 20, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

KL mayor: DBKL allocates RM2.66b budget for 2024

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the scheme will enable film industry practitioners, many of whom face difficulties in terms of social security, including pension issues, to have sufficient protection. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Fahmi: Socso protection soon for film industry workers, including freelancers

Johor Immigration Department director Baharuddin Tahir (second from right) with confiscated items on display at the Johor Immigration Department office in Johor Baru on December 20, 2023. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

In JB, Immigration Dept busts work permit and passport forgers

Magistrate Illi Marisqa Khalizan handed down the sentence on Miss Nipaporn Pharaphong, 24, who pleaded guilty to the charge. She paid the fine. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

In KL, court fines foreign woman RM1,500 for offering sex to cop

Johor Bahru Selatan district police chief ACP Raub Selamat said police arrested the main suspect, who is a 41-year-old man, in front of the Taman Pelangi police station on the same day. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Kidnap of Chinese national’s seven-year-old son: Main suspect charged in JB, police tracking down three accomplices

The installation of iron piles and slope repairs being carried out at the site of the landslide incident on December 20, 2023, to control the movement of the ground in Jalan Wawasan, Puchong, following the landslide incident last Saturday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Puchong landslide: MBSJ says installation of piles to be completed in four days

The palm oil industry is often unfairly criticised even though it has made progress in sustainability. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 21 Dec 2023

Advocacy group calls for better discussions about palm oil in Malaysia

Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said the move was to curb the spread of the epidemic, thus supporting the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) recommendation on the third booster dose. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Covid-19: Johor exco encourages mosque imam, bilal, congregation to get booster shot

Muhammad Shahezaimie Kamarudin, 19, and Nurul Sakina Ali Mohammad, 22, together with another person still at large, were accused of robbing Che Ahmah Buang, 74, who is also Nurul Sakina’s grandmother, of a gold bracelet and voluntarily causing hurt to the victim at Rumah Awam Bukit Katil, in Melaka Tengah, at 6.30pm on December 7. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

In Melaka, man, fiancee plead not guilty to robbing and hurting elderly woman

Nai San Thein, 38, was sentenced to 32 years in jail and 12 strokes of the cane for the murder charge and four years in jail for attempted murder. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

In Ipoh, Myanmar fisherman sentenced to 32 years’ jail, 12 strokes of rotan for colleague’s death, attempting to murder another

Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the 29-year-old man, currently receiving treatment at the Penang Hospital (HPP), is now remanded for seven days for further investigation. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

Penang police: Man who fatally stabbed aunt with machete did it out of anger

MOH Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Tan Seok Hong advised the public to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during the school holiday season. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 20 Dec 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More than 200,000 Singapore vehicles cleared for VEP as enforcement kicks in

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

Johor woman claims she was robbed, cops find she spent employer’s RM21,000 on herself

Nik Nazmi stands firm on Cabinet resignation, cites loss of party mandate

Man shot dead in Klang was target in secret society dispute, two arrested, says Selangor police chief

Pearly Tan-Thinaah’s focus intact despite BAM contract limbo, says coach

Health minister: 234 Covid-19 vaccination centres available at health clinics nationwide

Police: Jealousy believed to be motive for murder of woman in Klang

HR Ministry to expedite implementation of Progressive Wage Policy pilot project, says minister

Sarawak premier says former geography teacher was his greatest inspiration

KL mayor: DBKL allocates RM2.66b budget for 2024

Fahmi: Socso protection soon for film industry workers, including freelancers

In JB, Immigration Dept busts work permit and passport forgers

In KL, court fines foreign woman RM1,500 for offering sex to cop

Kidnap of Chinese national’s seven-year-old son: Main suspect charged in JB, police tracking down three accomplices

Puchong landslide: MBSJ says installation of piles to be completed in four days

Advocacy group calls for better discussions about palm oil in Malaysia

Covid-19: Johor exco encourages mosque imam, bilal, congregation to get booster shot

In Melaka, man, fiancee plead not guilty to robbing and hurting elderly woman

In Ipoh, Myanmar fisherman sentenced to 32 years’ jail, 12 strokes of rotan for colleague’s death, attempting to murder another

Penang police: Man who fatally stabbed aunt with machete did it out of anger

Covid-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent, says MoH public health specialist