SHAH ALAM, Feb 14 — A Selangor state government agency director arrested yesterday on suspicion of sexually assaulting his staff was released on police bail today. Klang Selatan district police chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsul Amar Ramli said.....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Opposition MPs Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Hannah Yeoh today urged the government to expedite tabling the Sexual Harassment Bill in light of a recent sexual harassment incident involving a police officer. In a...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The Association of Malaysia’s Maritime Professionals (IKMAL) has suggested that Malaysia’s seafarers be given the priority to receive the vaccination in the first phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. In....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The closing date for new registrations/updates for the Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) has been extended from February 15 to February 25, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. He said in a statement....

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 14 — Singapore’s temporary suspension of the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) arrangement with Malaysia would not have much of an impact on businesses in Penang for the short-term, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers...

JEMPOL, Feb 14 — Traders should make full use of funds provided by the government to market their products online, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said while the movement control order (MCO) was being enforced...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The National Covid-19 Immunisation Plan due to start this month end is crucial to restoring Malaysia’s economy, said Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin. In a blog post today, Khairy also...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — What are your rights, as a civillian, if the police stop you during a roadblock? “If a road user cannot produce their driving license but have their identity card on them, a summons can be issued. However, they cannot be...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — A coalition of 52 trade groups under the Industries Unite banner has launched a public service initiative with hopes of bringing down the country’s current Covid-19 infection rate. The public service initiative features a.....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will launch the National Covid-19 Immunisation Plan on Tuesday, according to the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV). The committee said the plan will...

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — The office of the Mufti of the Federal Territories (PMWP) has agreed to adopt the resolution of the Muzakarah (discussion) of the Fatwa Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) on Dec 3 last year....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — A non-governmental organisation has apologised to Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa over an event in which he dined at a table with six others in breach of the movement control order’s (MCO) regulations....

BUTTERWORTH, 14 Feb — Police have arrested 10 individuals including a civil servant for allegedly having a wild party at a rented apartment unit in Kampung Benggali here, early today. Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The effective reproduction number (Rt) of Covid-19 infections rose again yesterday, in line with new daily cases that have begun creeping up once more. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah disclosed this...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Umno’s Datuk Puad Zarkashi has accused Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa of again making excuse after the latter allegedly flouted Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP). In a Facebook post today, the.....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Should the 15th general election (GE15) be held after July this year, Malaysia will see a flood of new young voters as the voting age gets lowered to 18 thanks to an amendment in 2019 dubbed “Undi18”, and automatic voter....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — Parti Pejuang Tanah Air today denied a news report which claimed that their president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir had said that there was no need for the emergency proclamation to be withdrawn. Pejuang Information Chief Ulya....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — The Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia’s Response and Relief Team (Imaret) is looking forward to collaborating with the authorities on the planning and execution of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, particularly for....

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 13 — Penang Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) chief SAC Zundin Mahmood died today at the Penang Hospital (HPP) due to lung infection. According to a statement from the Penang Police Contingent, Zundin, 59,...

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 13 — Police nabbed 18 individuals including two women for gambling at a factory in Jalan Pengkalan Bukit Tengah, here and seized RM184,700 cash today. Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief ACP Shafee Abd Samad said acting....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — A total of 203 people were arrested yesterday for breaching the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the Movement Control Order (MCO) by crossing district and state borders without permission, said Senior Minister...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 —High-risk groups and B40 families living in high-density areas such as the People’s Housing Project (PPR) apartments should be given priority to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, said Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar....

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — An investigation is being carried out into the alleged sexual harassment of a woman by police personnel during a roadblock at Jalan Duta, here. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Saiful Azly Kamaruddin said the department had...

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 13 — Non-Muslim Houses of Worship (RIBI) are now allowed to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO) effective Feb 12 until 18, said the Ministry of National Unity (KPN). In a statement today, KPN said the decision was made...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — The Federal Territories Ministry will strengthen the urban farming programme to allow the farm produce to be commercialised and sustain the activity for a long time. Its Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said this would enable...

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 13 — The police have arrested two men in connection with a burglary incident at Taman Muhibbah Saleng, Kulai yesterday afternoon. Kulai district police chief Supt Tok Beng Yeow said the two local men, aged 31 and 32, were arrested....

KULAI, Feb 13 — Some 126,000 people are expected to be vaccinated per day at 600 locations nationwide beginning late February. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said seven officers would be placed at each of the 600 locations to conduct the....

KUCHING, Feb 13 — The conditional movement control order (CMCO) to curb the spread of Covid-19 will be enforced throughout the state, from February 15 to March 1, the state Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said today. The enforcement of CMCO...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — The Health Ministry today recorded 3,499 new Covid-19 cases, with Selangor reporting the highest number of cases at 1,345. Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a statement today said that five new...

PETALING JAYA, Feb 13 — KSI Strategic Institute economic adviser and political analyst Hoo Ke Ping passed away this morning due to a heart attack. The veteran political observer died at 9am at his house in Kuala Lumpur. Pertubuhan Intelektual...