IPOH, June 29 — Police have busted an international drug smuggling syndicate and seized drugs worth RM23.72 million with the arrest of a man and his son at Jalan Lebuhraya Timur Barat in Gerik, on Saturday. Bukit Aman Narcotics CID director Datuk.....

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — The National Security Council (NSC) said today it will study the recommendation that states with low numbers of Covid-19 cases are allowed to travel across districts. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the.....

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — The Sabah government has been told to follow the same standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the National Security Council (NSC) while the country is in lockdown against the Covid-19 pandemic. Defence Minister Datuk...

PUTRAJAYA, June 29 — Banks will waive the compounded interest and penalty charges incurred during the six-month loan moratorium under the National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih), said Finance Minister Datuk Seri...

KOTA KINABALU, June 29 — A steering committee has been formed to expedite the collection of data on the historical contents and legal aspects of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and...

PUTRAJAYA, June 29 — The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) is allocating RM100 million for the ‘First Close, Last To Open’ (FCLO) programme. The FCLO is a recovery programme for micro-entrepreneurs in non-essential.....

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― The official gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook of between six per cent and 7.5 per cent set for this year will be reviewed, the Department of Statistic Malaysia said. Chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Malaysia’s new Covid-19 infections surged by more than a fifth since yesterday to reach 6,437 cases, the first time the country has surpassed the 6,000-case level since June 18. The new infections also brought the total...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz hinted today at the possibility of raising the statutory debt ceiling amid growing appeals for the government to inject more money into an economy hit by a fresh round of....

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted to the government today that the Yang diPertuan Agong has made his third call for Parliament to be reconvened. He said the Agong has made his wish to see Parliament...

KOTA KINABALU, June 29 — One of the state’s most senior citizens received his vaccination today, much to his relief. The 102-year-old Wong Kok Chew walked into the federal administrative complex hall at Mini Putrajaya here assisted by his...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — The Yang di-Pertuan Agong today again said that Parliament should meet again as soon as possible to allow for the Emergency declaration and Emergency laws to be presented in Parliament. This comes after the King granted an.....

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Malaysia’s hope for a strong economic rebound will likely be dented by strict curbs imposed under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz conceded today.  The finance minister....

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― Data and information sharing on cyber crime trends among countries and law enforcement agencies are vital to minimise cyber threats, said Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Chief Regulatory Officer...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will open private Covid-19 screening facilities at eight locations in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) starting July 2021. In a statement today, MAHB said five of the screening....

ROMPIN, June 29 ― A popular resort in Tioman Island, Salang Pusaka Resort here has been turned into a Covid-19 vaccination centre (PPV) for over 90 residents of Kampung Salang who are eligible to receive the vaccine. Resort director Abdul Khalid...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon indicated today that Parliament would be convening “soon”, in remarks following his audience with the Yang diPertuan Agong this morning. In a brief press conference...

KOTA KINABALU, June 29 ― Despite the announcement that dine-ins would be allowed from today, restaurants in Sabah were thrown into a state of confusion by conflicting information on what was permissible or still prohibited. In the state capital...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― The sighting of the new moon to determine the date for Aidiladha will be conducted on July 10, the office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal said in a statement today. The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal would announce the ...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― The National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) is critical in aiding affected Malaysians as the nation could possibly remain in Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) for the whole of next...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― The RM150 billion National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih) is seen to be a boon for many, especially for the M40 income group. Among other things, the government’s latest economic stimulus...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― A total of  7,593,179 doses of vaccine have been administered in the country as of yesterday under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, said Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He said there were...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional has appointed Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir as its new managing director to replace the outgoing Datuk Shahril Ridzuan. Khazanah said Amirul, who will leave Malayan Banking Bhd...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun and his deputy, Datuk Rashid Hasnon, arrived at the Istana Negara here this morning for their audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Azhar reached the palace at 9.30am while...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Political will is needed from those in government to address the inequalities facing young doctors hired on contract that were forcing them into a possible strike, the Malaysian Health Coalition (MHC) said today. The MHC...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Malaysians on social media have come up with the #benderaputih (white flag) movement for those in dire need of food and essentials to indicate this to neighbours without needing to beg for help. The movement suggested that.....

KUCHING, June 29 ― Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Kota Sentosa representative Datuk John Lau Pang Heng will leave it to the authorities to decide if his action of eating on a five foot way had violated any standard operating procedure (SOP). In a...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 ― Amending information on birth documents such as the certificate or card can be made if the information is found inaccurate or doubtful. According to the National Registration Department (JPN), applicants who wish to correct....

SIBU, June 29 ― A group of pharmacists in Kuching are puzzled that they continue to receive vaccination reminders from their MySejahtera app, despite all of them having been administered with both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Sarawak United...

KUCHING, June 29 ― The Kuching branch of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has called upon its members to regroup and be united towards the goal of reclaiming the Padungan seat in the next state election, which should be called soon after the....