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Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli speaks during the Madani government’s first year anniversary at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium December 8, 2023. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Economy minister says Anwar govt’s 2024 focus is to phase out Malaysia’s reliance on foreign workers

Jernelle Tan Chia Ee, Suaram’s documentation and monitoring coordinator, speaks during a news conference at the launch of the NGO’s Malaysia Human Rights Report 2023 Overview in Kuala Lumpur December 8, 2023. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Suaram says inquests granted to less than half of deaths in custody where detainee’s health condition was cited for demise

ESSCom commander Datuk Victor Sanjos says the downgrading of the threat assessment of the abduction of crew for ransom in the Sulu-Celebes Seas from ‘potentially high’ to ‘moderate’ is a positive development. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

ESSCom chief hails downgrade of kidnap-for-ransom threat in Sulu sea off Sabah east coast

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says Lifestyle Medicine could well form the foundation for healthcare in the pursuit to combat chronic diseases and to help the public remain healthy and free of chronic diseases moving forward. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Lifestyle medicine a key to disease-free future, says deputy health minister

Perak Science, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman Teh Kok Lim said all the affected tin mines had been issued the approval letter to carry out mining operation (SKSPM). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Tin mining activities at 13 locations in Perak under control, state assembly told

State exco Zairil Khir Johari and PBAPP chief executive officer K. Pathmanathan show the areas affected by the water supply disruption. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Scheduled water supply interruption of up to four days in Penang from January 10

SPAN in a statement said that the domestic consumption in the states of Perlis, Terengganu and Kedah on average was 430.73m3, 372.62m3 and 359.88m3 respectively. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

SPAN: Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah record highest amount of domestic water use in Malaysia

Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar was reported saying that any conflict involving OIC members is solely the responsibility of the country itself as the founding principle of the organisation established in 1969 was merely based on friendly cooperation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

OIC can’t form military alliance to fight Israel because two-thirds of members too poor, says ex-foreign minister

Last month, MACC said it had frozen 41 bank accounts linked to Aman Palestin and several other companies following the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of RM70 million by the charity organisation. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Aman Palestin probe: Donations meant for Palestine allegedly used to buy gold and properties, says MACC source

PAS election director Datuk Seri Sanusi Md Nor says the party still welcomes any cooperation with Umno under the MN banner because they are fellow Muslims. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Muafakat Nasional can exist so long as Zahid isn’t Umno president, says Sanusi

According to the Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) Info Bencana portal, the flood victims are at six PPS in the district. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Kelantan floods: 1,495 victims remain at six relief centres as of 9am

Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom (sixth, right) and others pose at the ATM installed at the Pakan District Office. ― Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Relief for folks in Pakan as district finally has an ATM

One of the Christmas trees being erected at the Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1. ― Picture by Peter Boon

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Several roads to be closed in Sibu for Christmas parade tomorrow

According to a report, Isham Jalil says he is unsure if he has been sacked from the council or from Umno. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Isham Jalil says yet to be formally told of sacking from Umno

State Housing and Local Government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said according to the Irrigation and Drainage Department’s (JPS) report, exceptionally heavy rain that started at 1.30pm continued until 5pm which surpassed a reading of 60 millimetres (mm) which is three times heavier than the reading of between 10 and 20 mm. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

Heavy rain, high tide caused flash floods in 38 locations of Johor Baru, says exco

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the post-mortem results showed that the six-year-old boy had died in a 48-hour period before his body was found. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 08 Dec 2023

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No VEP, no exit: Malaysia to fine and hold Singapore vehicles without entry permit starting tomorrow

‘Ikan bilis’ charged, ‘sharks’ walk free: Businessman cries foul in Sabah graft case

Malaysia, Singapore celebrate delivery of first RTS Link train ahead of 2026 opening

Sabah assistant minister, Sindumin rep and businessman charged with RM350,000 bribes for mining licences in state

Tax rule change: No more 2pc deduction for deceased agents, dealers and distributors effective August 1, says IRB

A new chapter awaits 56-year-old Fun Kee Bamboo Noodle when it moves to Taman Shamelin Perkasa in mid-July

Ampang Jaya cops investigate nightmare rape of girl by 61-year-old man while mum consents and looks on

Senior Citizens Bill expected to be tabled next year, says women’s minister

Selangor MB: Putra Heights blast caused by soil subsidence, pipe shifted 15.9cm

Want to go to the US? Your social media must now be public, embassy tells F, M, J visa applicants

Pay summonses by midnight July 8 or face road ban, JPJ warns heavy vehicle operators

Ferrari loses trademark suit in Malaysia over local energy drink’s ‘Wee Power’ horse logo

KLIA Aerotrain returns July 1: Anwar to officiate relaunch, Loke applauds revival

Kevin Morais murder: Federal Court to deliver verdict on final appeal tomorrow of six men convicted in case

PM Anwar: Judicial extensions not automatic, follow Constitution, not politics

Economy minister says Anwar govt’s 2024 focus is to phase out Malaysia’s reliance on foreign workers

Suaram says inquests granted to less than half of deaths in custody where detainee’s health condition was cited for demise

ESSCom chief hails downgrade of kidnap-for-ransom threat in Sulu sea off Sabah east coast

Lifestyle medicine a key to disease-free future, says deputy health minister

Tin mining activities at 13 locations in Perak under control, state assembly told

Scheduled water supply interruption of up to four days in Penang from January 10

SPAN: Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah record highest amount of domestic water use in Malaysia

OIC can’t form military alliance to fight Israel because two-thirds of members too poor, says ex-foreign minister

Aman Palestin probe: Donations meant for Palestine allegedly used to buy gold and properties, says MACC source

Muafakat Nasional can exist so long as Zahid isn’t Umno president, says Sanusi

Kelantan floods: 1,495 victims remain at six relief centres as of 9am

Relief for folks in Pakan as district finally has an ATM

Several roads to be closed in Sibu for Christmas parade tomorrow

Isham Jalil says yet to be formally told of sacking from Umno

Heavy rain, high tide caused flash floods in 38 locations of Johor Baru, says exco

Bukit Aman: Autistic six-year-old Zayn Rayyan believed murdered elsewhere before body was dumped in stream