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Mon, 09 May 2022 16:53:05 +0800
DBKL implements 14 interim measures to tackle flash floods in the city, says mayor
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is implementing 14 interim measures at a cost of about RM10 million under the Flash Flood Mitigation Action Plan 2022 from this month to tackle the issue of flash floods in the capital. Kuala...

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:35:47 +0800
Ipoh City Council probing incident of child riding electric toy car falling into river, says mayor
IPOH, May 9 — The Ipoh City Council (MBI) is investigating an incident involving a child falling into the Kinta River while riding an electric toy car at the Amusement Park, Kinta Riverwalk, here last night. Ipoh mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said...

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:23:16 +0800
Immigration Dept extends operating hours from Wednesday
PUTRAJAYA, May 9 — The operating hours at six passport issuing offices and Immigration Department (JIM) counters will be extended until 10pm from this Wednesday (May 11), while the other six will open until 6pm. Immigration director-general Datuk.....

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:12:19 +0800
As public sector data centre gets cloud computing upgrade via MyGovCloud, PM says 80pc usage of storage targeted across public sector this year
PUTRAJAYA, May 9 — The government has upgraded the Public Sector Data Centre (PDSA) into a cloud computing service known as MyGovCloud. MyGovCloud operates in a hybrid manner by combining the services of Private Cloud at PDSA and Public Cloud of...

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:00:46 +0800
Guan Eng: DAP still open to allying with Warisan ahead of GE15 to prevent BN’s return to power
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng said today his party is still willing to cooperate with Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal’s Warisan, despite the recent bad blood between the two Opposition parties. The Bagan MP said he is willing.....

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:34:24 +0800
Ex-AG Apandi says Dr Mahathir has no right to question settlement in wrongful dismissal suit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Former Attorney General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali said that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has no right to question the settlement made between him and the federal government over his RM2.23 million wrongful dismissal suit. Apandi,....

Mon, 09 May 2022 15:22:47 +0800
South Korea’s Simmtech opens new facility in Penang, 700 workers hired so far
SEBERANG PERAI, May 9 — A leading South Korean-based semiconductor manufacturer opened its first South-east Asia facility in Batu Kawan here today, employing a workforce of 700. Simmtech Holdings Co Ltd set up its Malaysia-based subsidiary, Sustio....

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:33:01 +0800
Penang state govt claims it has fulfilled 90pc pledges made in 2018
GEORGE TOWN, May 9 — The Penang state government, under Pakatan Harapan (PH), claimed today it has fulfilled 54 out of 68 pledges made in its 14th general election manifesto. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said another 12 pledges are in...

Mon, 09 May 2022 13:59:13 +0800
Ex-aide says Najib, Rosmah and family holidayed on princes’ yachts in France, Greece, Italy as told by Jho Low; confirms taking group photo
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor and their family went on several holiday trips on yachts purportedly owned by and on the alleged invitation of princes from Middle East countries....

Mon, 09 May 2022 13:08:54 +0800
Ex-1MDB chair says resigned as felt ‘something wrong’ was happening, suspected Najib involved in US$700m payout against board’s orders
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh today said he had resigned as chairman of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) in 2009 as a sign of protest, following his suspicions that “something wrong” was going on at the Finance...

Mon, 09 May 2022 12:17:57 +0800
‘Nasi Ganja’ case: Company MD charged with violating civil aviation regulations
IPOH, May 9 — A managing director of a company who flew a helicopter which landed at Padang Ipoh to pick up orders of the city’s famous nasi ganja was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with violating civil aviation regulations....

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:06:41 +0800
Ringing true to Health D-G’s post-Raya warning, Covid-19 cases on the rise with 2,151 new infections
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Covid-19 cases in the country have risen as Malaysia recorded 2,151 new infections today.  Malaysia had been recording a downward trend of cases until May 3, where it recorded 922 infections. Following this, cases...

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:52:46 +0800
Medical group calls for respectful work environment, says govt must act to stop harassment against junior doctors
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The Malaysian Medics International (MMI) wants a stop to the bullying and mistreatment of house officers following the death of a junior doctor assigned to the Penang general hospital. MMI said studies and reports have...

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:46:19 +0800
Federal Court to hear Najib’s final appeal against SRC conviction in August
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The Federal Court will be hearing in August former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s final appeal against his conviction and jail sentence and RM210 million fine over the misappropriation of RM42 million in the SRC...

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:41:17 +0800
DAP MP says won’t contest GE15, taking a break to ‘regroup and recharge’
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming today announced that he will not be contesting the upcoming 15th general election (GE15) as he will be taking a break to “regroup and recharge”. In a statement today, Ong stressed, however, that he.....

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:24:26 +0800
CovidNow: Over 26pc of children in Malaysia fully vaxxed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — A total of  929,427 children aged between five and 11 years in Malaysia, or  26.2 per cent of their population, have completed the vaccination under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme For Children.....

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:55:20 +0800
Couple were not forced to withdraw report about robbery in Bangsar, cops clarify
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The police have denied allegations that they forced a couple who allegedly were robbed in Bangsar to withdraw their police report, which went viral on a tweet yesterday. The truth was that the complainants had filed a false...

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:00 +0800
Saifuddin: Doors for negotiations must be open as long as party’s principles intact
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9  — When it comes to the ‘big tent’ approach, PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said closing all doors for negotiations with other parties is not the right thing to do.  He said PKR...

Sun, 08 May 2022 23:58:42 +0800
Anwar: Time to strengthen, protect Malaysia’s judiciary from further abuse
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that the country’s judiciary has been abused and used by powerful people to escape from punishment and that the public’s trust in the system is eroding. “Our judiciary...

Sun, 08 May 2022 23:51:44 +0800
Malaysian Highway Authority: Heavy traffic on major highways leading to Klang Valley
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Traffic was heavy at several locations in major highways, especially those leading to the Klang Valley, as of 10pm. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman said that the affected areas include a 21-kilometre (km)...

Sun, 08 May 2022 23:35:28 +0800
Terengganu police open investigation into alleged molestation by bus driver
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 8 — Terengganu police have opened investigations into the second driver of an express bus, who is suspected of molesting a 21-year-old female passenger who was asleep while the bus was travelling from Kelantan to Melaka. Hulu....

Sun, 08 May 2022 23:07:12 +0800
Warisan info chief accuses GRS-BN govt of taking credit for Warisan Plus’ work
KOTA KINABALU, May 8 — The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah — Barisan Nasional (GRS-BN) government is only continuing the work done by Warisan Plus when it was in the government. According to Parti Warisan’s information chief Datuk Awang Ahmad Sah, the...

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:28:18 +0800
Sabah community leader urges Public Works Dept, concession companies to rebuild flood-damaged bridge at Kampung Mendulong
SIPITANG, May 8 — The Public Works Department (PWD) and concession companies have been urged to rebuild the concrete bridge at Kampung Mendulong that was destroyed by flood at the end of last year. Sindumin Community Development Leader (PPM) Sani.....

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:20:00 +0800
Police: Queue-cutting, speeding top list of traffic offences in Johor
JOHOR BARU, May 8 — Queue-cutting and driving exceeding the speed limit are among the highest offences recorded in Johor throughout the nine days of Op Selamat. Johor Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department deputy chief DSP Khairul Azhar.....

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:18:35 +0800
Melaka Health chairman: Don’t remain silent, report immediately if sexually harassed when using public transport
MELAKA, May 8 — Women are urged not to remain silent and lodge a report immediately if molested, especially when using public transport, says Melaka Health and Anti-Drug Committee chairman Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh. He said the authorities took the...

Sun, 08 May 2022 19:44:00 +0800
Mother’s Day: Shower mum with love, attention, PM Ismail Sabri tells Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — In conjunction with Mother’s Day today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reminded children to shower all their love on their mothers while they are still around. In a post on his Facebook page to wish...

Sun, 08 May 2022 19:24:01 +0800
Police detain ‘tekong darat’, 20 undocumented migrants in Pasir Mas
KOTA BARU, May 8 — A local man suspected to be a ‘tekong darat’ (ground coordinator) was arrested together with 20 undocumented migrants at Kampung Banggol Chica, Pasir Mas, near here this morning. Pasir Mas police chief ACP Mohd Nasaruddin M.....

Sun, 08 May 2022 18:28:53 +0800
More than 100,000 visitors attend Seri Perdana Aidilfitri open house
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — The Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house held by the prime minister and ministers at Seri Perdana here today has met with an overwhelming response, attracting more than 100,000 visitors as at 4pm. Because of this, the Prime...

Sun, 08 May 2022 18:07:50 +0800
JPJ: 5,364 vehicles inspected, 866 summonses issued under Hari Raya Ops in Sarawak
KUCHING, May 8 — The Sarawak Road Transport Department (RTD) inspected a total of 5,364 vehicles and issued 866 summonses (P22 Notices) during Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2022 (Ops HRA 2022), which began on April 29 and ended today. RTD senior...

Sun, 08 May 2022 17:59:33 +0800
Transport minister: Severe action against those who let underage kids drive
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Severe action can be taken against anyone who allows a child or teenager to drive under the Road Transport Act, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong. “Action will not only be taken against the driver but the vehicle....



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