PUTRAJAYA, March 25 — The accounts of Tabung Haji (TH) depositors who failed to pay “nafkah” (alimony) to their ex-wives and children are proposed to be frozen. Shariah Chief Judge Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the move was aimed at ensuring....

LABUAN, March 25 — The Ministry of Human Resources (MoHR) will hold an engagement session with representatives of employers’ bodies and business chambers on the new monthly minimum wage of RM1,500 effective May 1. Its deputy minister, Datuk...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has today reiterated that she had neither received nor possessed the US$23 million necklace with a large pink diamond created by New York jeweller Lorraine Schwartz. In a statement issued by her...

TUARAN, March 25 — The Action Plan On Forest Plantation Development 2022-2036 by the Sabah Forestry Department will be used as a guide in transforming forest plantations in the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor. He said the action plan.....

MELAKA, March 25 ― Melaka police busted a love scam and parcel scam syndicate run by five Nigerians in two different locations here early yesterday. Melaka acting police chief Datuk Razali Abu Samah said the Nigerians, comprising three men and two....

JOHOR BARU, March 25 ― Following the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak that had disrupted people’s lives, the announcement on the reopening of land borders starting April 1, is the long-awaited light at the end of the tunnel for many, especially...

IPOH, March 25 ― Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the state government is firm in its stand to not supply raw water to other states, including Penang. He said based on studies conducted by the Perak Water Board (LAP), Drainage...

PUTRAJAYA, March 25 ― The Syariah Court can only deliver divorce and alimony decisions simultaneously if there is mutual agreement between the husband and wife who filed the case, said Shariah Chief Judge Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said when...

JOHOR BARU, March 25 — The Johor police will change and streamline the tasks of its officers and personnel to ensure smooth operations following the reopening of the country’s borders especially involving the Malaysia-Singapore land...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 ― Malaysia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased moderately by 2.2 per cent to 125.2 in February 2022 from 122.5 in the same month of the preceding year, driven mainly by the increase in food inflation, Department of...

KOTA BARU, March 25 ― Congregational obligatory prayers, as well as Friday and tarawih prayers, without physical distancing will be allowed in mosques and surau from this April 1 in Kelantan in line with the transition to the Covid-19 endemic...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli who announced his political comeback from a three-year hiatus is keen to run for a parliamentary seat again in the next general election. The former PKR secretary-general whose star was once...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 ― The extension of a highly controversial clause in the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) will be put to the vote afresh in the Dewan Rakyat, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said today. He also...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 ― The Opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition has been proven to be not an oathbreaker in its political truce with the government, DAP lawmaker Lim Guan Eng proclaimed today. The Bagan MP said this has been proven by de...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 ― The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is able to maintain its momentum of excellence in reducing the country's crime index, hence proving the credibility of the force in maintaining peace in the country. Prime Minister Datu...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The Health Ministry recorded 24,316 new Covid-19 cases yesterday, marking three consecutive days of rising cases and bringing the cumulative number of cases recorded in the country since the start of the pandemic to...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 ― A total of 15,574,997 adults or 66.2 per cent of their population in the country have received the Covid-19 booster dose as of yesterday. Based on the CovidNow website, a total of 22,947,183 individuals or 97.5 per cent of....

IPOH, March 25 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufactures (FMM) have initiated talks with the Prison Department to hire prisoners on parole to fill the industry’s manpower shortage while waiting for the day migrant workers can return to the...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 ― The full resumption of land travel between Malaysia and Singapore will catalyse business activities not only for the severely impacted tourism industry, but also provide a strong impetus for the post Covid-19 economic...

KUCHING, March 25 ― Pakatan Harapan (PH) has long been consistent with its stand that the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012 is a draconian Act that clearly violates human rights and oppresses the people, said Bandar Kuching MP.....

JOHOR BARU, March 25 ― In a surprise announcement last night, Johor Umno deputy chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said that he will not be contesting the Pulai parliamentary constituency for the coming 15th general election (GE15). He cited the...

IPOH, March 25 — Eco-tourism operators in Perak admitted that they have received no booking or inquiries from foreign tourists so far, with just a week until the country’s borders reopen for international travellers starting from April 1....

SEPANG, March 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said future-oriented teaching and learning (PdP) should be the core of national higher education. Speaking at the National Academic Awards ceremony here tonight, he said drastic...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Police conducted eight separate raids in four states and arrested 14 individuals for alleged involvement in contraband cigarettes and wildlife smuggling activities, with the total seizure estimated at RM10.7 million. Bukit....

SHAH ALAM, March 24 — The recovery process of Covid-19 positive cases in Malaysia is mainly done at home with 96 per cent of Malaysia’s active cases currently being monitored from the individual’s residence, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 ― The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) is deliberating on the detailed mechanism and methods for the implementation of the minimum wage of RM1,500 per month policy, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Human Resources...

KOTA KINABALU, March 24 ― A total of 400,000 hectares of forest plantations will be developed in certain forest reserve areas of Sabah for timber output by 2036, the State Legislative Assembly was told at its sitting, here, today. Chief Minister...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 ― The First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 14th Parliament adjourned sine die today, after sitting for 16 days since February 28, with seven bills passed, including the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2022. The bill,...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 ― SRC International Sdn Bhd and one of its subsidiaries have obtained a Mareva injunction from the High Court here to prevent former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak from transferring or dissipating of any his assets...

PUTRAJAYA, March 24 ― The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained nine individuals, including a Datuk and a woman, yesterday to assist in an investigation into a corruption case related to a RM85 million project involving an...