PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The government has agreed to extend the Cooking Oil Price Control Mechanism programme until March next year at a cost of RM150 million, said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP). In a statement, the...

LUMUT, Dec 9 — The Pangkor Airport at Pangkor Island here is expected to reopen and resume operations on January 22 next year after several issues related to flight approval are solved. Perak Housing, Local Government and Tourism Committee...

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — The Sabah State Legislative Assembly today passed a motion to amend the Government Trust Funds Enactment 1964 to establish the Sabah State Trust Fund. Tabled by Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor and supported by Datuk Seri...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The prosecution has filed an application to stay the High Court ruling made last November 8 that dismissed the government’s application to forfeit luxury items seized from former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, his...

KUCHING, Dec 9 — Datuk Ali Biju announced today his decision to withdraw as an independent candidate for the Krian state seat in the 12th Sarawak state election. The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) member said that he was aware that his...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — News that southern Philippines officials and Sulu militia are allegedly planning an invasion of Sabah cannot be independently verified yet, Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz told Parliament today....

SIBU, Dec 9 — There is no such thing as a sure win in an election, even for a very seasoned politician, said GPS candidate for Dudong, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Contesting for the first time in the constituency, the Progressive Democratic Party.....

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has successfully achieved and implemented its Key Performance Indicators (KPI) within the 100-day set period since September 1, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. He...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The government will build new schools in new sites to fully replace 32 at-risk schools such as those close to rivers, frequently hit by floods and erosions, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr.....

KUANTAN, Dec 9 — The Pahang Forestry Department (JPNP) recorded 68 cases related to various forest offences from January to November this year, the state legislative assembly was told today. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said during....

KUCHING, Dec 9 — Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) is causing many rival politicians and supporters sleepless nights, hence they have turned to smear campaign tactics, claimed party president Voon Lee Shan. “Our opponents are throwing all kinds...

SIBU, Dec 9 — Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will remove flags or billboards erected by political parties if they are found to obstruct traffic and endanger road users, said chairman Clarence Ting. He said SMC would act if the parties concer...

LAWAS, Dec 9 — Mebpung Akup was born in Long Sukang, Ba Kelalan in 1941. The fourth of seven siblings, she is the only one without Malaysian citizenship. Mebpung has been married for 42 years. Her husband and their five children all have.....

JOHOR BARU, Dec 9 — Johor Umno's 26 divisions are expected to deliberate on the party’s future in the Muafakat Nasional‘s (MN) pact with PAS and an early general election during their annual general meetings from December 18. Joho...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today insisted on his innocence in misappropriating RM42 million from the government-owned SRC International Sdn Bhd after an appellate court upheld his conviction and...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Covid-19 fatality is 20 times higher among the unvaccinated population as compared to the vaccinated population, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.  In his twitter account, Dr Noor ...

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — After heavy criticism on the lack of transparency into an ongoing carbon trading deal, the Sabah government is considering setting up an oversight committee as proposed by the state Opposition. Chief Ministe...

SHAH ALAM, Dec 9 — The free Covid-19 vaccine booster shots given by the Selangor government under its Selvax Booster Programme will no longer accept walk-ins following the high demand on the first day of the programme. State Public Health,...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The three Court of Appeal judges that presided over Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s conviction appeal over the misappropriation of RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd’s funds has affirmed the judiciary’s crucial role in.....

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today said he has not received any intelligence report that militants based in the southern Philippines are planning to invade the Malaysian state next year. He added that ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Malaysian Vape Industry Advocacy (MVIA) today reiterated its call for the government to review the tax hike on vape products that will be imposed starting January 2022. Its president Rizani Zakaria acknowledged there were....

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — The Sabah government is working to find new sources of revenue for the state to ensure its revenue collection is always strong and sustainable, the state legislative assembly was told today. Chief Minister Datuk Haji...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) insisted on handling Malaysia’s 5G rollout despite knowing that the formation of Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) would monopolise the telecommunications industry in the country, the Dewan Rakyat.....

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — The Southern Philippines officials and the Sulu militia were making secret plans to invade Sabah, according to a regional security who said this could take place next February, nine years after a deadly incursion into Lahad.....

LOS ANGELES, Dec 9 — The government has allowed export of river sand on a case-by-case basis based on applications submitted by companies, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) should defer the enforcement of beer sales licencing for coffee shops and restaurants instead of delegating the responsibility to state governments, said former finance minister Lim Guan Eng. In.....

MELAKA, Dec 9 — The Covid-19 Quarantine and Low-Risk Treatment Centre (PKRC) at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) here will continue to operate for another six months, said state Health and Anti-Drug Committee chairman ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak cannot plead ignorance to the transactions in his personal bank accounts to avoid criminal liability as it is by law for an account holder to have knowledge of their account’s banking activities, said....

SHAH ALAM, Dec 9 — The Selangor Malay Hawkers and Petty Traders Association has called on the government to set up a list system of wholesalers, especially of agricultural and food products, to facilitat...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 -— Deputy Yang diPertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah today officiated the launch of the National Cancer Society Malaysia’s (NCSM) new coffee table book Building the Pink Road of Hope. The Sultan of Perak was...