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Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who is also unity government’s spokesperson, said the government remains committed to reforming the functions of the AG, backed by empirical studies on the separation of powers between the AG and PP. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Interim report on separation of AG powers to be presented to Cabinet, says Fahmi

Unity government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil, also the communications minister, said the video, which had gone viral, did not reflect the context of the prime minister’s position that Malaysia will continue to protect the existence of Palestine and will never recognise the illegitimate state of Israel. — Picture by Choo Choy May

‘This is slander’: Video of PM Anwar’s CNN interview on Israel-Palestine conflict edited, does not reflect full context, says Fahmi; MCMC ordered to investigate 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also the finance minister said that despite global turbulence and uncertainties, Malaysia’s fundamentals continue to gain momentum, growing from strength to strength. — Bernama pic

PM Anwar: Strong 3Q GDP puts Malaysia on track for 4.8-5.3pc growth in 2024 

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that of the amount, RM1.7 billion, or 56.7 per cent, is allocated for operating expenditure, and RM1.3 billion, or 43.3 per cent, is set aside for development expenditure. — Bernama pic

Selangor unveils RM3b budget for 2025, prioritising infrastructure, clean water, solid waste management, and economic growth

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil speaks at a press conference at his ministry in Putrajaya, November 15, 2024. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Deadline stays: Govt sticks to Jan 1, 2025 date for social media licensing, says Fahmi 

said the launch of the second integrated circuit (IC) design park was a follow-up to the Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the successful establishment of such a park in Puchong by the Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC) which successfully attracted the participation of seven local and international IC companies. — Bernama pic

Selangor MB: Second Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park to be launched early next year

Some of the roads in the city centre during heavy rain this afternoon. — Picture from Facebook/Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

DBKL: Several roads in KL flooded following afternoon downpour, motorists advised to be cautious

The woman, who was fully clothed and wearing a headscarf, was discovered around 9am by the angler who had gone to check his fishing equipment at the site, according to the Buletin TV3 news portal in a report published today.  — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Kelantan angler’s grim discovery: Woman’s bloated body caught in fishing trap

GPS' Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said Sarawak never relinquished her rights over the seabed and the subsoils forming the continental shelf. — The Borneo Post pic

International laws have no bearing on Sarawak’s oil and gas claim, Satok rep tells Zaid Ibrahim

File photo of tourists taking photos with the ‘Little Children on a Bicycle’ mural by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic on Armenian Street in George Town, before its restoration last month. — Bernama pic

Penang Heritage Trust offers grassroots support for George Town’s cultural preservation, calls for broader protection of beyond core zone

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain the tactics used by criminals in commercial crimes are becoming more complex, particularly with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). ― Reuters pic

Tackling cybercrimes head-on: IGP unveils new cyber unit, restructures CCID to combat rising threats

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said that the affected areas are all of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, while in Selangor it involves Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang.The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said that the affected areas are all of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, while in Selangor it involves Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Brace for wet weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain to affect much of the country until 5pm, says MetMalaysia

Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the decision reaffirms that ringgit has always been driven by the market. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Bank Negara hails US decision to drop Malaysia from its currency watchlist, move reaffirms ringgit’s market integrity

Liang proposes making George Town more liveable by introducing affordable housing schemes, citing the Armenian Street pilot project, launched a decade ago by Think City and the Hock Teik trustees, as a model. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

George Town’s heritage under threat as gentrification drives residents away, says Penang watchdog

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain expressed disappointment over the misconduct of some police personnel, describing their actions as selfish. — Bernama pic

IGP calls for drastic shake-up in police integrity amid rising concerns over misconduct

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that the proposed construction of a security wall in the border area would also facilitate the deployment of GOF personnel for border surveillance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

New border wall at Sungai Golok: A game-changer in the fight against smuggling, says IGP