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Projek SAMA, in collaboration with pollster Invoke conducted its first quarterly survey on ethnic relations in West Malaysia, where the challenges are the greatest. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Projek SAMA survey highlights perceived government bias towards the haves and have-nots in West Malaysia

Projek SAMA co-founder and political analyst Wong Chin Huat discusses findings from the 2024Q4 survey on ethnic relations in West Malaysia at the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, November 13, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Projek SAMA survey: Respect for Islam and multiculturalism should coexist, say majority of West Malaysians

The Kota Kinabalu International Airport recorded a passenger capacity of 9.4 million passengers a year, exceeding its capacity in 2019. — AFP file pic

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Transport minister says Malaysia’s second-busiest airport in Kota Kinabalu has Cabinet greenlight for RM442.3m upgrade

Azalina said Malaysia has yet to decide whether or not to seek reimbursement for legal fees, court-related travel expenses, and other costs once the entire case concerning the Sulu group’s claim to Sabah is concluded. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

‘Just try, we will fight it,’ Azalina says after lawyer for Sulu sultanate heirs hints at leasing Sabah to China, the Philippines

Projek SAMA co-founder and political analyst Wong Chin Huat (3rd from left) with representatives present the findings from Project SAMA’s 2024Q4 Public Opinion Survey on Ethnic Relations in West Malaysia at the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, November 13, 2024. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Projek SAMA survey: Majority of West Malaysians advocate govt action against violence, not blanket ban on 3R discussions

In the incident that happened at 9.15 today, the woman was waiting at the traffic lights at the Jalan Kebun-Sireh-Jalan Bukit Tengah when the lorry, which was coming from the opposite direction, made a sharp turn, causing the container it was ferrying to overbalance, detach and fall on the victim’s car. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Trailer carrying container topples in Penang, killing motorist on the spot (VIDEO)

Zobaidul Amin, 26, a student at a private university in Kuala Lumpur, was arrested in Seremban in September 2022 following a joint investigation with the FBI. — iStock pic

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Bangladeshi medical student’s trial for child sexual abuse material postponed for prosecution review, resumes Nov 19

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said in the Dewan Rakyat on November 13, 2024 that both MCMC and the ministry have conducted extensive studies to ensure the scope and application of Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act will be clearer and less prone to misuse. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Deputy minister says AGC OK with draft changes to Communications and Multimedia Act, but subject to Cabinet approval, tabling in Parliament this session

On October 19, police were notified of an unconscious man found bleeding heavily and lying motionless on the staircase of the pedestrian bridge. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Johor cops arrest two men over fatal stabbing of foreigner at Taman Sri Tebrau pedestrian bridge; remanded for seven days

On X, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail described Daim as a prominent leader who had made significant contributions to Malaysia. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

After Daim’s death, ministers post condolence messages on social media

Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor (far left) said the initiative aims to control pollution, carbon emissions, and river waste discharge. — Picture from Facebook/Mohd Jafni Md Shukor

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Exco says Johor to ‘regularise’ illegal factories in Kulai so can act quicker if pollution happens

File picture of police officers at the scene. A 32-year-old factory worker has been charged with the November 7 murder of a father and daughter in George Town. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Air Itam double stabbing: Factory worker charged with murder, faces death or 40 years’ jail if convicted

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim landed in Lima, Peru at 11.50pm local time on Tuesday, marking the start of his official visit to the western South American nation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

PM Anwar makes first official visit to Peru, to speak at Apec economic meeting Nov 16

Daim Zainuddin was pronounced dead at 8.31am at the Assunta Hospital in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on November 13, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Who was Daim Zainuddin? Finance minister, banker, businessman, adviser (1938–2024)

A van carrying the body of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin leaves Assunta Hospital in Petaling Jaya, Selangor for his house in Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur on November 13, 2024. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

Daim’s body returned to Bukit Tunku home; funeral prayers after Asar at Jalan Duta FT Mosque

Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, was proclaimed as the seventh Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Nov 2024

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Sorry for any unpleasant stay in Malaysia, Tourism Minister Tiong tells tourists from China

It’s a ‘crazy era’ when you’re vilified for being transparent, PM Anwar says after travel expenses disclosure lambasted

‘I’m not poor’: Accused of acting holier than Prophet for refusing wages, PM Anwar says he’s still earning Parliament allowance

Dubai’s Bin Zayed International pulls out of RM40b Langkasuka project in Langkawi, says ‘no longer saw its value’ since 2022

Appearing in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, US Navy’s USS Abraham Lincoln returns as first aircraft carrier to visit Malaysia in 12 years

‘They deserve to be hanged’: Dr M backs ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants against ‘war criminals’ Netanyahu, Gallant

National mixed double shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei fall in China Masters semi-finals but qualify for BWF Tour Finals

‘APT.’ fever takes over Osaka as Rosé and Bruno Mars drop ‘live’ debut at 2024 MAMA Awards (VIDEO)

Lost your SPM cert? Education Ministry can reprint it for you with discount at the Madani govt’s anniversary event

US Republican Matt Gaetz takes a swipe at Biden admin for funding harm-reduction app for Malaysian gays, bisexuals

Sanctioned by PKR for slamming second 5G network award to U Mobile, Pasir Gudang MP says won't contest punishment

Playtime’s over: IGP says drones will swoop on cops shirking duties with golf breaks

Aaron-Wooi Yik get lucky, score spot in BWF World Tour Finals after China Masters exit

Continuous rain warning for six states until Nov 29

Inside the South Korean weapons factory eyeing Ukraine’s battlefield with advanced defence systems

Projek SAMA survey highlights perceived government bias towards the haves and have-nots in West Malaysia

Projek SAMA survey: Respect for Islam and multiculturalism should coexist, say majority of West Malaysians

Transport minister says Malaysia’s second-busiest airport in Kota Kinabalu has Cabinet greenlight for RM442.3m upgrade

‘Just try, we will fight it,’ Azalina says after lawyer for Sulu sultanate heirs hints at leasing Sabah to China, the Philippines

Projek SAMA survey: Majority of West Malaysians advocate govt action against violence, not blanket ban on 3R discussions

Trailer carrying container topples in Penang, killing motorist on the spot (VIDEO)

Bangladeshi medical student’s trial for child sexual abuse material postponed for prosecution review, resumes Nov 19

Deputy minister says AGC OK with draft changes to Communications and Multimedia Act, but subject to Cabinet approval, tabling in Parliament this session

Johor cops arrest two men over fatal stabbing of foreigner at Taman Sri Tebrau pedestrian bridge; remanded for seven days

After Daim’s death, ministers post condolence messages on social media

Exco says Johor to ‘regularise’ illegal factories in Kulai so can act quicker if pollution happens

Air Itam double stabbing: Factory worker charged with murder, faces death or 40 years’ jail if convicted

PM Anwar makes first official visit to Peru, to speak at Apec economic meeting Nov 16

Who was Daim Zainuddin? Finance minister, banker, businessman, adviser (1938–2024)

Daim’s body returned to Bukit Tunku home; funeral prayers after Asar at Jalan Duta FT Mosque

King is UiTM’s seventh chancellor