Month: August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Modified motorcycles used for transporting goods must meet specific technical standards and secure a Vehicle Type Approval certificate from the Road Transport Department. Transport Minister Anthony Loke emphasised that these vehicles require additional approval from JPJ’s Automotive Engineering Division when modified and re-registered as commercial goods vehicles. “Any modified motorcycle failing to meet… Continue reading Modified motorcycles for goods transport require JPJ approval, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission detected 1,684 non-compliances with Mandatory Standards for Quality of Service by communications providers during periodic audits from January to July. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching revealed these findings during the Dewan Rakyat oral question-and-answer session today. Service providers have successfully addressed 462 non-compliances to meet mandatory… Continue reading MCMC detects 1,684 MSQoS non-compliances by service providers

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents aims to exceed 250 million ringgit in sales at the upcoming 57th National MATTA Fair. This target is driven by the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign and increasing intra-ASEAN travel demand. MATTA president Nigel Wong stated that this figure has traditionally been the benchmark for each fair.… Continue reading MATTA targets over RM250 million sales at 57th National MATTA Fair

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today dismissed lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla’s RM12.5 million claim against Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and three others, ruling there was no contractual basis for payment. Justice Datuk Akhtar Tahir held that Haniff’s legal services to Bersatu between 2016 and 2020 were rendered voluntarily and not pursuant to any fee… Continue reading High Court dismisses Mohamed Haniff’s RM12.5 million suit against Bersatu

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has received a deadline to complete ten essential subsidiary instruments for the Online Safety Act by year-end. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil emphasised the urgency of finalising these instruments to ensure effective enforcement of the recently implemented legislation. “I’ve requested that the instruments be completed by year-end, if… Continue reading MCMC given until year-end to develop 10 ONSA subsidiary instruments

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education is currently revising education regulations concerning student discipline under the Education Act 1996 to strengthen enforcement measures. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that this revision aims to provide clearer guidance to teachers in managing cases of student misconduct within schools. She emphasised that the ministry takes bullying seriously and… Continue reading Education Ministry revises Education Act rules to strengthen discipline enforcement

JOHOR BAHRU: Disaster detection elements including earthquake monitoring will become part of Johor’s Smart City development indicators in future planning. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor confirmed the state is considering introducing a disaster early warning system via smartphones as part of its Smart City initiative. “This system has… Continue reading Johor to include disaster detection in smart city development indicators

KUALA LUMPUR: Women should overcome their hesitations and confidently pursue careers within the Malaysian Armed Forces to demonstrate their capabilities in a traditionally male-dominated environment. Major Zita Aina Ahmad from the Army’s Public Relations Secretariat emphasised that military service offers extensive professional development opportunities beyond conventional expectations. “As women, we need to challenge ourselves,” she… Continue reading Malaysian women urged to join armed forces for diverse career opportunities

JOHOR BAHRU: A petrol station manager lost RM91,167 after falling victim to an online part-time job scam initiated through a dating application. Johor Bahru Selatan district police chief ACP Raub Selamat confirmed the thirty eight year old local man was deceived after befriending a woman on Tinder. “Initial investigations found that the man was deceived… Continue reading Petrol pump manager loses RM91,167 in online part-time job scam

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government’s additional 100 million ringgit allocation for Palestinians in Gaza will prioritise reconstruction efforts in the genocide-affected region. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stated that this latest contribution represents a strategic shift from previous food-focused aid approaches. “Two years ago, around October and November 2023, we successfully coordinated contributions with the private… Continue reading Malaysia allocates additional RM100 million for Gaza reconstruction

KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2025 will drive regional energy integration and strengthen Malaysia’s position as a clean energy investment hub. Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir stated that the forum will focus on sustainable financing and an inclusive energy transition. “Malaysia will leverage this forum to… Continue reading ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2025 to boost regional clean energy integration

ALOR SETAR: Four men faced murder charges at the Magistrate’s Court today for the killing of a police officer on August 7. Muhamad Badry Muhamad Azami, 24; Mohamad Hafiz Khazli, 26; Badri Iman Abdul Nasir, 25; and Mohd Saifuan Mohd Noor, 34, did not enter pleas as the case falls under High Court jurisdiction. The… Continue reading Four men charged with murder of police corporal in Alor Setar court

BARAM: Indigenous communities throughout northern Sarawak have launched coordinated demonstrations today, mobilising across 29 settlements to oppose the state government’s planned cascading dam construction along the Tutoh river system. The widespread protests have materialised simultaneously across multiple strategic locations including river crossings, bridge access points, and major transportation routes throughout the Baram district. Affected communities… Continue reading Mass indigenous protests erupt over Sarawak dam construction

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Berhad continues its National Day tradition with the Sinaran Merdeka Incentive 2025, enabling commercial customers to reduce decorative lighting costs during celebrations. The initiative introduced in 2000 maintains strong support with 1,027 applications recorded by August 15 this year compared to 1,863 total applications last year. TNB confirms consistent participation from… Continue reading TNB Sinaran Merdeka Incentive 2025 offers 57% discount for festive lighting