Month: July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: A new regulation aimed at tightening enforcement against illegal ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers in Malaysian waters is expected to come into force by the end of this month, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He stated that the move reflects Malaysia’s commitment as a coastal nation to safeguard its maritime sovereignty and… Continue reading New regulation to curb illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers in Malaysia

JOHOR BAHRU: All five Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel and officers involved in yesterday’s helicopter crash in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah, are reported to be in stable condition and are currently receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) here. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said… Continue reading PDRM helicopter crash victims stable in Johor Bahru hospital

PUTRAJAYA: The Government has agreed to provide exemptions to shift work hours for five critical service schemes in the Health Ministry (MOH), by setting working hours to 42 hours a week. The Public Services Department (JPA) said the government understands the concern of medical personnel about the implementation of the weekly 45-hour shift under the… Continue reading Shift work hours reduced to 42 weekly for critical MOH staff

KOTA KINABALU: The federal government has allocated RM50 million this year to help maintain and upgrade non-Islamic places of worship (RIBI) nationwide, as part of efforts to support religious harmony and improve worship facilities. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the initiative, introduced under the 2025 Budget, aims to ensure that temples,… Continue reading Govt allocates RM50m for non-Islamic worship places maintenance

GENEVA (Switzerland): Malaysia’s participation in the World Summit on the Information Society +20 (WSIS+20) High-Level Event, held here from July 7 to 11, highlighted the country’s achievements in advancing the telecommunications sector. This was evidenced by the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI)’s WSIS Prizes 2025 victory, through the NADI Pulau Banggi initiative, recognised for providing… Continue reading Malaysia shines at WSIS+20 with telecom achievements and global recognition

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, which assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2025, has cautioned that the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is at risk of becoming irrelevant if it fails to evolve and respond effectively to the region’s growing security challenges including maritime tensions, cyber threats and climate change. Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said that… Continue reading Malaysia warns ARF must evolve to stay relevant amid security challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified assets worth over RM3 billion in 11 countries linked to the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, his wife Toh Puan Na’imah Khalid, his family members and networks of associates. The commission said that its Special Operations Division was conducting investigations and enforcement forcused on seizing and forfeiting… Continue reading MACC tracks RM3 billion assets linked to Tun Daim in 11 countries

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has denied claims that a traffic police officer did not stop his motorcycle after sideswiping another rider, causing the latter to fall onto the road. Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said the officer, who was riding a BMW motorcycle on official duty in Subang… Continue reading Police clarify viral video of officer stopping after motorcycle crash

INANAM: The federal government has approved RM195.35 million for the implementation of 48 infrastructure development and repair projects across Sabah under the Housing and Local Government Ministry’s (KPKT) Development Programme through the Fifth Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said that all approved projects would be… Continue reading RM195.35m approved for Sabah infrastructure projects under KPKT

KUALA LUMPUR: A food production company director was charged in two Sessions Courts here today with 11 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving more than RM200,000 in company funds. Lee Poh Tiong, 49, pleaded not guilty after the charges were read separately before Judges Hamidah Mohamed Deril and Azrul Darus. According to the… Continue reading Food company director faces 11 CBT charges involving RM200k

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia continues to strengthen its role in supporting the Palestinian people, particularly in the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He welcomed the readiness of Japan and Palestine to co-chair, alongside Malaysia, the upcoming 4th Ministerial Meeting of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian… Continue reading Malaysia boosts Gaza recovery efforts with CEAPAD and UNRWA support

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 155 climbers on Mount Kinabalu safely crossed the cascading streams at the summit of the mountain following heavy rain that hit early yesterday morning. According to a statement from the Sabah Parks Trustees Board (SPTB), the 6.15 am incident saw fast-flowing water streaming down from the plateau area on the… Continue reading All 155 climbers safely cross rapids on rainy Mount Kinabalu

PUTRAJAYA: The government respects the views of all parties regarding the addendum issue, but emphasises that the document is subject to judicial process, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said that the matter is still under court proceedings. “This additional document is a court matter now, no issue. Let the court handle it.… Continue reading Govt respects views on addendum issue but stresses judicial process

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has taken a significant step in strengthening global anti-corruption efforts by signing a letter of intent (LOI) with the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA). The agreement aims to explore new opportunities in corruption prevention at an international level. The LOI was signed by MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam… Continue reading MACC and IACA join forces to combat global corruption

KUALA LUMPUR: A recycling company manager was fined RM30,000 by the Sessions Court today after pleading guilty to three charges of conspiring with his brother to use fake invoices to apply for Import Permits (AP) for plastic waste three years ago. Judge Azura Alwi imposed the fine on 33-year-old Ch’ng Wilson and ordered a seven-month… Continue reading Recycling manager fined RM30k for fake invoices in plastic waste import

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Datuk Seri Johari Ghani’s temporary appointment to lead the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry is not due to a shortage of qualified candidates in the government. He said Johari, along with Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan — who is currently… Continue reading No talent gap behind interim Cabinet picks, says PM