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The tribute to the late Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks is the first time AirAsia has used a special plane livery to honour an individual. — Picture by Julia Chan

In first, AirAsia commemorates late Sabah Tourism chief through plane livery

Five individuals, including a businessman with the title ‘Datuk’, were brought before the Johor Baru Magistrates’ Court on three charges of drug trafficking, December 4, 2023. — Bernama pic

In Johor court, ‘Datuk’ businessman among five charged with trafficking over 23.5kg of ecstacy

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said it was a good move for the hotel and tourism industry players, who have been informed to be prepared to receive higher numbers of arrivals, which will directly boost their revenue. — Bernama pic      

Tourism minister says confident of Chinese, Indian tourists influx in 2024 with 30-day visa waiver

Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah Yee Lynn said the Bar contends that the scope of the AG’s power under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution is not absolute, should be restricted in its scope and limit, exercised in a justiciable manner. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysian Bar announces bid for judicial review against Zahid’s DNAA

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof with visiting Timor-Leste Deputy Prime Minister Francisco Kalbuadi Lay at Bangunan Perdana Putra, December 4, 2023. — Bernama pic

DPM Fadillah receives courtesy call from Timor-Leste counterpart

File picture of a loggerhead turtle at Pasir Belanda Beach in Gertak Sanggul, Penang, October 24, 2019. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun said the seized turtle meat is estimated to be worth RM4.5 million, with about 12,000 turtles brutally killed. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Sabah police: Cops seize nine tonnes of dried turtle meat, endangered marine products worth over RM5.2m in Kudat

Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying said the case is under police investigation but the teenager was sent home from the school that also has hostel accommodations for students. — Bernama pic

Education Ministry: Penang teen suspected of molesting schoolmates suspended, sent home

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said the monitoring was initiated following the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean by the Japanese authorities. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Fukushima water release: No rise in radioactivity levels in Malaysian waters, says Mosti 

Lawyer Datuk N. Sivananthan, representing Kunaseegaran, told a three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, comprising Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail, Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim and Datuk Azmi Ariffin, that there was nothing in the evidence to show there was a prior pre-planned meeting between his client and any of the other accused persons to commit the murder. — Bernama pic

No evidence ex-pathologist masterminded murder of DPP Kevin Morais, appeals court told

The Registrar of Societies (RoS) has reportedly been directed by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to periodically examine the activities and financial status of registered organisations. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Examine NGOs’ activities and financial status regularly, home minister tells RoS amid spotlight on Aman Palestin

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks during the one year KDN Madani celebrations and Home Ministry’s monthly assembly at Kompleks Setia Perkasa in Putrajaya  December 4, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Home minister says BM proficiency a non-negotiable condition for Malaysian passport holders

Communications and Multimedia Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is not yet ready to bring the proposed amendment to the CMA to Parliament. —Picture by Hari Anggara

Fahmi says not ready yet to table Communications and Multimedia Act changes to keep up with the times

Isham Jalil said PN did not have the political support to force a premature change in government as occurred in previous years. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

PAS win in Kemaman won’t hurt unity government now but could spell pain in GE16, says Umno’s Isham Jalil

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the launch of the 2023-2024 Polytechnic Transformation, in Putrajaya December 4, 2023. — Bernama pic

DPM Zahid: Polytechnics are key players for TVET under govt’s transformation programme

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi (centre) acknowledged having an operation last month, but insisted that he has fully recovered. — Bernama pic

Zahid dismisses rumour of him resigning, suffering from Stage 4 prostate cancer

Deputy Sarawak Premier Datuk Douglas Uggah signs a plaque to officially open the House of Epiphany in Kuching December 4, 2023. — Picture courtesy of the Office of the Sarawak Deputy Premier

Sarawak in the process of setting up overdue state advisory council for non-Muslim religions