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Anthony Loke says DAP is not trying to interfere with Malaysia’s Islamic affairs, following a party lawmaker’s call to include non-Muslim constitutional experts in a committee studying the conflicts between Shariah laws and the Federal Constitution. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Anthony Loke: DAP not trying to interfere with Malaysia’s Islamic affairs, Ngeh erred in statement

Pahang Police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the woman then registered through the Bitpanda website, which served as the official platform for investors, and transferred RM730,000 in 19 transactions to 14 different accounts from April 20 to June 9. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Retiree in Pahang loses RM730,000 to investment scam

Citing discussions with the RMCD, the Health Ministry division said RMCD is requesting and encouraging traditional and complementary medicine premise owners to voluntarily disclose the tax amount they are supposed to pay under the Voluntary Disclosure Programme, which grants a full amnesty on penalties until May 31, 2024. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Report: Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners now asked to pay 6pc SST since 2018, awaiting Customs, MoH clarification

Long queues of vehicles wait to fill up with diesel at one of Kapit’s two Petronas stations. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

After almost a week of no diesel, Kapit supply returns to normal today

Corporal Muhamad Hafiz Irsyad Mohd Nawi, 30; Lance Corporal Mohamad Adib Mohd Zafri, 35, and Lance Corporal Mohamad Amirul Aiman Mamat, 26, each pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Magistrate Aina Azahra Arifin. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Three cops plead not guilty to stealing RM85,000 during integrated ops in Jalan Silang

Perlis Customs director Ismail Hashim said the seized items with the highest value were vehicles, with a total seizure of RM3,050,510 and a total tax of RM2,667,799.50, followed by drug seizures worth RM1,844.306.20. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Perlis Customs Dept foiled 286 smuggling activities this year, total seizure valued at over RM5.98m

Kampung Delong became inaccessible to vehicles due to floods since Saturday (December 23). ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Cut off by floods, boats become lifeline for residents of Kampung Delong in Dungun

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay speaks to the media at Pulapol in Kuala Lumpur December 29, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Deputy IGP: Police mobilised 144 assets, 750 personnel to five flood-hit states

Children play in floodwaters in Pasir Mas December 28, 2023. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

In Kelantan, flood evacuees worried over school preparations for their children

The statement said that Rapid KL will increase the number of staff to help facilitate operations, adding that train frequency for all services will be increased to eight minutes from 1pm and four minutes from 8pm until the end of the operating hours. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Rapid KL to extend operating hours until 1.30am on New Year's Eve

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the overall Covid-19 situation in the country is under control as most of the cases reported mild symptoms and do not require hospital treatment. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Covid-19 situation in Malaysia under control, majority of cases have mild symptoms, says health minister

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Deputy IGP: More raids planned after cops identify over 10 undocumented migrant settlements nationwide

According to the report, 30 relief centres were opened in Pasir Mas housing 15,586 people from 5,102 families; 11 centres in Kuala Krai (734 people, 206 families); 10 centres in Tumpat (3,231 people, 1,147 families); and two centres in Tanah Merah (165 people, 41 families) as of 6am. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Nadma: Number of flood evacuees in four states drops slightly to 23,008 as of this morning

Perak Tengah district deputy police chief DSP Mohd Uzir Ismail said during the 11.40am incident, a Toyota Hilux (4X4) that was driven by a 39-year-old, and a 25-year-old passenger, had earlier loaded their 4X4 vehicle with oil palm from a plantation in Kampung Pulau Pisang. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

In Perak, two men drown after their 4x4 fall into canal and sink in freak accident

Malaysia / 29 Dec 2023

Eight key legal reforms in 2023 that take Malaysia forward

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a meeting during his visit to the SMK Agama Lati temporary flood relief centre in Pasir Mas, December 28, 2023. Also present is Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 29 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

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

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

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

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

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

Malaysia kicks off VEP enforcement at Johor border, fines 10 Singapore drivers within first hour

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anthony Loke: DAP not trying to interfere with Malaysia’s Islamic affairs, Ngeh erred in statement

Retiree in Pahang loses RM730,000 to investment scam

Report: Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners now asked to pay 6pc SST since 2018, awaiting Customs, MoH clarification

After almost a week of no diesel, Kapit supply returns to normal today

Three cops plead not guilty to stealing RM85,000 during integrated ops in Jalan Silang

Perlis Customs Dept foiled 286 smuggling activities this year, total seizure valued at over RM5.98m

Cut off by floods, boats become lifeline for residents of Kampung Delong in Dungun

Deputy IGP: Police mobilised 144 assets, 750 personnel to five flood-hit states

In Kelantan, flood evacuees worried over school preparations for their children

Rapid KL to extend operating hours until 1.30am on New Year's Eve

Covid-19 situation in Malaysia under control, majority of cases have mild symptoms, says health minister

Deputy IGP: More raids planned after cops identify over 10 undocumented migrant settlements nationwide

Nadma: Number of flood evacuees in four states drops slightly to 23,008 as of this morning

In Perak, two men drown after their 4x4 fall into canal and sink in freak accident

Eight key legal reforms in 2023 that take Malaysia forward

PM Anwar: Federal-state govts cooperation vital in dealing with floods