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GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government will offer a five percent discount to Indian Muslims for the purchase of residential and commercial units under the newly introduced MADANI Home Ownership Campaign (MOC), part of the MADANI Inclusive Property Sector Catalyst Policy. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said the discount would… Continue reading Penang offers discount to Indian Muslims under home ownership campaign – Exco

SERIAN: Sarawak aims to produce 60,000 cattle by 2030, in an effort to improve the state’s self-sufficiency level (SSL) and food security. Sarawak Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said that currently, Sarawak’s SSL for cattle is at 15 per cent. “We are heading in the right… Continue reading Sarawak targets 60,000 cattle by 2030, to boost food security – Dr Rundi

VIENTIANE: President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, on Wednesday expressed his appreciation for the leadership of Chief Justice of Malaysia, Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, in visiting Laos, underscoring the visit’s significance in deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the judicial sector. According to the Laos News Agency (KPL), Tengku Maimun is on an official visit to… Continue reading Laos President commends Malaysian Chief Justice’s visit to deepen judicial ties

KUALA LUMPUR: Bandar Tun Razak member of parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail today handed over 65 cows for the sacrificial ritual in conjunction with the upcoming Aidiladha celebration. The cows were distributed to representatives of residents’ associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), surau and mosques within the parliamentary constituency. Dr Wan Azizah expressed her… Continue reading Dr Wan Azizah hands over 65 cows for Aidiladha sacrifice in Bandar Tun Razak

KUALA LUMPUR: The body of a man found yesterday at a construction site in Bangsar has been confirmed as that of the missing British national, Jordan Johnson-Doyle. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the identity was confirmed by the man’s uncle, who recognised tattoos on his body. He said a post-mortem conducted… Continue reading Police confirm body found in Bangsar is that of British man

KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department’s Integrity Unit has received 42 integrity-related complaints, involving its officers and personnel, as of May. Its director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said the highest number of complaints fell under misconduct, with 22 cases, followed by power abuse (eight), sexual harassment or scandal (four), enforcement issues (four), corruption… Continue reading Fire Dept receives 42 integrity-related complaints as of May – DG

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The newly introduced Rumah Prihatin Johor (RPJ) housing initiative to help low-income individuals in rural areas own homes, is expected to begin construction in August. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said RPJ is a state government initiative to fill the gap in housing aid for those… Continue reading Johor rolls out new housing plan for low income group outside eKasih system

MELAKA: The Melaka government has allocated RM700,000 under the 2025 State Budget to implement an excellence programme for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates through the SPM Smart Initiative, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the implementation of the initiative involved 95 secondary schools and would benefit 12,757 SPM candidates in the state. “The… Continue reading Melaka allocates RM700,000 for “Bijak SPM” initiative – Ab Rauf

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called for an urgent cabinet review and approval for the long overdue private general practitioner (GP) consultation fees increase. Its president, Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira, said the MMA, together with other GP organisations, had submitted a joint memorandum on the issue of GP consultation fees and… Continue reading MMA calls for urgent cabinet review, approval of GP consultation fees increase

ARAU: The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) Perlis branch is targeting RM20,000 in sales for the one-day Semarak Aidiladha Special Sale, which is being held today at the Simpang Empat Permanent Farmers Market, near here. State FAMA director Mohd Anzara Azizan said the special sale involves 50 traders offering a total of 8.3 metric tonnes… Continue reading Perlis FAMA eyes RM20,000 in sales at one-day Semarak Aidiladha

SEREMBAN: A former company director pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to eight charges of improper use of company property, amounting to RM153,609 between 2019 and 2020. Chin Wei Choong, 42, made the plea after the charges were read out before Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. On four of the charges, he was… Continue reading Former director charged with improper use of company property

KUALA LUMPUR: A post-mortem was conducted today on the body of a man believed to be a British national, found yesterday at a construction site in Lorong Maarof, Bangsar. Brickfields police chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood said an official statement on the post-mortem results will be issued once the procedure is completed. “The family… Continue reading Post-mortem today on body believed to be British man found in Bangsar

KUALA LUMPUR: The official meeting with the Fukui Prefectural Government, Japan, marks a strategic move to bolster bilateral ties between Malaysia and Japan, particularly in the areas of agriculture, food security, and agro-technology, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He said the meeting paved the way for technology exchange, youth training,… Continue reading Malaysia-Japan meeting paves way for training, agro-technology exchange – Mohamad

TUARAN: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Supreme Council will convene a meeting soon to determine the coalition’s strategic direction, including decisions on potential partners for the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election. GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the meeting is expected to take place most likely after Aidiladha celebrations. “The meeting will cover many critical… Continue reading GRS Supreme Council to hold meeting to decide strategic goals, potential partners for state election

KUALA LUMPUR: The resignations of two key ministers will not disrupt the progress of the National Environmental, Social and Governance Strategic Plan (NESP) or the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), both of which are nearing completion, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. To a question on the progress of NESP and 13MP, Hanifah Hajar… Continue reading National ESG Strategic Plan and 13MP near completion, unaffected by ministers’ resignations

KUALA LUMPUR: Two individuals, both with the title ‘Datuk’, were arrested last Tuesday, on suspicion of involvement in fraudulent activities related to the offering of free haj packages. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department acting director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said the activity was uncovered after the ‘Op Haji Terkandas’ task force found a… Continue reading Two Datuks nabbed over fraudulent free haj packages

ALOR SETAR: Thirteen stage bus routes under the BAS.MY Kota Setar brand have begun phased operations from June 1, as part of the Stage Bus Services Transformation (SBST) programme in Kedah. The Ministry of Transport (MOT) said the programme is a federal government initiative under Budget 2024, with an allocation of RM80 million for a… Continue reading 13 BAS.MY Kota Setar routes launched under SBST initiative in Kedah

SHAH ALAM: The Works Ministry (KKR) will upgrade 121 overcrowded schools, involving 127 classrooms in six states, through a project to address the issue of overcrowded schools, involving an allocation of RM88 million. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said a total of 127 letters of acceptance (SST) were handed over to the successful… Continue reading Works Ministry allocates RM88 million for upgrading of 121 overcrowded schools

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Police expect 2.5 million vehicles to enter the state ahead of the Aidiladha celebration this Saturday. State police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the figure was based on projections by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) of vehicles passing through the North-South Expressway (PLUS) from May 26 to June 8. “In… Continue reading 2.5 million vehicles expected to enter Penang ahead of Aidiladha – police

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Heart Institute (IJN) has made medical history by becoming the first centre in Southeast Asia to successfully implant the world’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system, the Abbott AVEIR™ DR. Senior consultant cardiologist and Interventional Electrophysiology & Implantable Devices clinical director Datuk Dr Azlan Hussin, said the achievement reflects IJN’s commitment to… Continue reading IJN becomes first in Southeast Asia to implant dual-chamber leadless pacemaker

KOTA TINGGI: The announcement of Mandarin Oriental as the new operator at Desaru Coast has officially put to rest rumours that the iconic One&Only Desaru Coast was shutting down its operations. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the resort was never closed, and the confusion stemmed from a misunderstanding during the transition of… Continue reading Just a transition of operator: Johor MB clarifies One&Only Desaru Coast status

BUTTERWORTH: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) found 29 packets of marijuana leaves, believed to be worth RM1.5 million, in a piece of luggage at the Penang International Airport (LTAPP) last March 4. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said the luggage, which did not have any identification, was found at Baggage Carousel A at the… Continue reading Drug worth RM1.5 million found in luggage at Penang Airport

LUMUT: KD Laksamana Tun Abdul Jamil, KD Laksamana Tan Pusmah, and KD Pendekar were today officially decommissioned in full military traditions at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base here. Present were Chief of Navy Admiral Tan Sri Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain, as well as 37 former commanding officers of the three ships. The highlight of the… Continue reading Three vessels decommissioned in full navy traditions

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Customs Department seized 86,086 electronic cigarette (vape) devices and 996.5 litres of vape liquid, worth RM5.17 million including taxes, in two separate raids conducted last April. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said the raids, carried out at the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) and Port Klang, also led to the arrest of… Continue reading Penang Customs seizes vape devices, liquid worth RM5.17 million

PETALING JAYA: Khairy Jamaluddin has denied speculation that he may join Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Cabinet, stating that he does not wish to give up his current lifestyle. Khairy said he is “living his best life” at the moment, as quoted by Free Malaysia Today. “Why would I want to leave this?” he… Continue reading Khairy dismisses speculations of joining Cabinet, says he is “living his best life”

IPOH: The Perak enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 5,540 kilogrammes of packet cooking oil, worth RM14,233, with a halal logo that is believed to be illegal. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail, said the seizure was made during a raid, carried out in collaboration with the Perak… Continue reading Cooking oil packaging factory raided over use of illegal halal logo

BANGI: A new cooperative law to replace the current Cooperative Act 1993 (Act 502) is expected to be tabled in Parliament this December, said Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives secretary-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud. He said the ministry is introducing a new law to enable the cooperative movement to operate more effectively as… Continue reading New cooperative act expected to be tabled in Parliament this December – sec-gen