Malaysia Malay Mail

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:38:51 +0800
Authority to freeze paddy movement permits lies under Act 522, says regulator 
PUTRAJAYA, March 28 — The Padi and Rice Regulatory Authority (KPB) clarified today that the authority to freeze permits...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:30:00 +0800
CM: Penang intensifies efforts to produce human capital with STEM
GEORGE TOWN, March 28 — Penang will intensify efforts to produce human capital, especially those with Science, Technolog...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:16:33 +0800
Kelantan paddy farmers resigned to fate amid dry spell
KOTA BARU, March 28 — The majority of farmers in Kelantan are now left with no choice but to accept fate as their crops...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:51:11 +0800
Sarawak govt empowers downstream industries to produce high value wood products, says deputy premier
KUCHING, March 28 ― The Sarawak government will continue to empower downstream industries such as in biomass producti...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:41:52 +0800
Former university student gets 30 years’ jail, whipping for drug trafficking in Seremban
SEREMBAN, March 28 ― A former university student was sentenced to 30 years in jail and 12 strokes of the cane by the...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:32:29 +0800
Deramakot Forest Reserve in Sabah is longest FSC-certified tropical forest in the world
KOTA KINABALU, March 28 ― The Deramakot Forest Reserve has received its fifth cycle of forest certification under the...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:27:22 +0800
Sarawak deputy premier: Almost 90pc of Kuala Baram peat fire extinguished, remaining to be put out in coming days
MIRI, March 28 ― Almost 90 per cent of the peat fire in Kuala Baram has been extinguished, and the remaining 10 per c...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:50:14 +0800
Sabah launches cloud-seeding operations today, says chief minister
KOTA KINABALU, March 28 — Sabah has launched cloud-seeding operations to induce rain, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haj...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:17:06 +0800
Queen distributes ‘bubur lambuk’ at Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia today graced a bubur lambuk distribution cere...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:29:29 +0800
Transport minister: Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 ― Malaysia's government has said it would consider extending a US$10 billion (RM47.3 billion)...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:49:06 +0800
Perak Domestic Trade Ministry seizes 4,415 litres of subsidised diesel in Hutan Melintang
IPOH, March 28 ― The Perak enforcement division of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) thwarted an...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:31:53 +0800
Sabah Fire Dept: 77.5pc of fire at Kayu Madang landfill extinguished
KOTA KINABALU, March 28 ― The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has put out 77.5 per cent of the fire engulfing...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:13:10 +0800
Pulau Angsa helicopter incident: MMEA says 21 divers involved in phase two search for black box
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 ― A total of 21 divers from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) are involved in t...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:40:42 +0800
In Nuzul Quran message, PM Anwar calls on Muslims to analyse, interpret the Quran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslims to optimise opportunities avai...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:49:50 +0800
Muhyiddin seeks to restore acquittal over four power abuse charges by asking Court of Appeal to review decision
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is now seeking to have the Court of Appeal resto...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:02:16 +0800
Bukit Gantang MP: No show-cause letter from Bersatu yet for party MPs backing PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Bukit Gantang MP Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal said the six Parti Pribumi Bersat...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:29:50 +0800
Padu shouldn’t gather excessive information unrelated to people’s financial status, says Sarawak premier
KOTA SAMARAHAN, March 28 ― Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg opines that the Central Data...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:52:36 +0800
Religious affairs minister to undergo surgery today
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar will u...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:45:38 +0800
Cops nab man for alleged fatal negligence of three-year-old girl in Port Dickson
SEREMBAN, March 28 ― Police apprehended a local man at a house in Bandar Sunggala, Port Dickson, on Tuesday to facili...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:29 +0800
Johor MACC nabs three enforcement officers in Mersing for alleged bribery
JOHOR BARU, March 28 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested three enforcement officers of a gove...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:45:44 +0800
DPMs, ministers extend Nuzul Quran greetings to Muslims
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 ― Cabinet ministers, through their respective social media platforms, took the opportunity to...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0800
Umno’s stand on ‘Allah’ socks part of core struggle, analysts say
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Umno was obliged to endorse its Youth chief’s stance over the “Allah” socks controversy despite...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:48:42 +0800
Home minister: Rulers wanted tighter citizenship conditions; Bill not about denying humanitarian aspect
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Conference of Rulers had wanted tighter conditions for the awarding of Malaysian citizenshi...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:12:44 +0800
Government will improve implementation method for Sumbangan Asas Rahmah aid, says deputy finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The government will improve the implementation method of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) and c...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:06:08 +0800
Bukit Aman: Couple masterminding illegal streaming activities held
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — A couple was arrested in a crackdown on illegal streaming activities in raids at three location...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:00:35 +0800
Kogopon water treatment plant returns to full capacity, says Papar MP 
PAPAR, March 27 — The Kogopon Water Treatment Plant (LRA) here is able to resume full operations tonight and treat 40 mi...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:47:10 +0800
Fama: Agro Madani sales record RM33.5m nationwide to date
KANGAR, March 27 — Agro Madani sales recorded a turnover of RM33.5 million, involving 1,617 sales events nationwide unti...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:35:52 +0800
Armizan: Enforcement of Companies Act (Amendment) 2024 on April 1
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Companies Act (Amendment) 2024, except for four sections, will come into force on April 1,...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:25:26 +0800
Home minister pledges to clear backlog of 14,000 citizenship cases by December
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said he will clear off a backlog of 14...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:40:27 +0800
PAC to begin proceedings on LTAT, National Integrated Immigration System after Aidilfitri, says chairman 
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will commence two new proceedings involving issues concerni...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:36:15 +0800
Finance Ministry: Govt, Bank Negara continue to take remedial measures to strengthen the ringgit 
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The government and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) are continuing to take various remedial measures...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:21:23 +0800
Bukit Aman: Local man duped by ‘Datuk’ lawyer over land sale
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The police have confirmed receiving a report from a local man who claims to have been deceived...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:17:54 +0800
Bribery: CID fully supports MACC probe against senior police officer, says director
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) fully supports the investigation by the Malaysian A...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:26:42 +0800
PM Anwar to issue statement on HeiTech Padu after checking with Treasury Dept
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he will address the controversial transactio...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:12:45 +0800
Fire and Rescue Dept: Man killed as trailer plunges into ravine on NSE in N. Sembilan
SEREMBAN, March 27 — A man was killed after the trailer he was driving skidded and plunged into a ravine before catching...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:08:31 +0800
Penang City Council reduces speed limit for several roads in George Town World Heritage Site
GEORGE TOWN, March 27 — The Penang City Council (MBPP) has reduced the speed limit for several roads in the George Town...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:04:37 +0800
Tabung Haji uses existing income-based classification for determining Haj costs, fees, Dewan Negara told 
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Tabung Haji (TH) continue to use income-based classification for determining costs and fees for...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:01:53 +0800
Johor immigration busts ‘flying passport’ ring masterminded by foreign duo
JOHOR BARU, March 27 — The Immigration Department (JIM) busted a “flying passport” syndicate with the arrest of its two...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:59:14 +0800
In Kelantan, married couple sentenced to 20 months’ jail for kidnapping man
KOTA BARU, March 27 — A married couple was sentenced to 20 months’ jail by the Magistrates’ Court here today after they...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:57:35 +0800
Home minister cites 3.5 million foreigners as reason to stop automatic citizenship for permanent residents’ kids, insists won’t make them stateless
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said children born in Malaysia to perm...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:51:02 +0800
In Perlis, contractor claims trial to forging documents for govt contracts 
KANGAR, March 27 — A contractor pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to five charges of submitting forged...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:49:04 +0800
In KL, ex-bank manager charged with 80 breach of trust, faking document and cheating cases involving over RM6m
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — A former customer relations manager of an international bank pleaded not guilty in the Sessions...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:31:34 +0800
PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Indian external affairs minister
PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from the External Affair...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:20:44 +0800
Finance minister II: Govt always careful on decisions related to national taxation reforms 
CYBERJAYA, March 27 — The government is always careful in every decision related to the proposed reforms of the natio...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:14:03 +0800
Chief statistician: Padu important to facilitate govt to review, analyse and draft effective programmes to benefit people
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The need to register with the Central Data Base Hub (Padu) system is important to facilitate...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:05:28 +0800
Businessman charged with receiving nearly RM1.3m for non-existing investment scheme
BUTTERWORTH, March 27 — A businessman faced charges at both the Sessions and Magistrates Courts here on five counts o...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:58:43 +0800
Bukit Aman CCID director: Cops nab 19 individuals, smash business scam syndicate in Jalan Ampang
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Police have arrested 19 people allegedly involved in a fraud syndicate that promised profits of...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:51:36 +0800
Petrol, diesel prices unchanged until April 3
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol, as well as diesel, will remain unchanged at RM3...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:41:53 +0800
Dewan Rakyat passes Cyber Security Bill 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Cyber Security Bill 2024 which is aimed at enhancing the n...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:20:21 +0800
After parliamentary debate on citizenship amendments deferred, MCRA hopes to find joint solutions with Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Malaysian government today brought its proposed constitutional amendments on citizenship la...

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