Category: Local

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will fully enforce the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system for foreign-registered vehicles entering from Singapore via the land border starting Jul 1, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. He said non-compliance would result in a compoundable fine of RM300 and could lead to denial of entry. “From July 1 onwards, enforcement will be… Continue reading Malaysia to fully enforce VEP system for Singapore vehicles from July 1 with RM300 fines: Loke

PUTRAJAYA: President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex here today. Embalo, who arrived yesterday, is making his first visit to Malaysia since assuming office in February 2020. Upon his arrival at 9 am, he was warmly… Continue reading Guinea Bissau President Embalo given official welcome in Putrajaya

JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 20 high-impact programmes and projects supporting Johor’s Food Security Agenda will be carried out this year with an allocation of RM23.4 million. State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said the funds were channelled by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) under the… Continue reading RM23.4 million from KPKM to fuel 20 high-impact projects in Johor

PETALING JAYA: A 12-year-old boy who allegedly sexually assaulted his nine-year-old schoolmate cannot be prosecuted under Malaysia’s current legal framework, highlighting a significant gap in the country’s child protection laws. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat confirmed that while the 12-year-old suspect has been arrested and investigated for the alleged sodomy incident, he cannot… Continue reading 12-year-old who allegedly sodomised schoolmate cannot be charged under current Malaysian law: Kelantan police chief

MELAKA: Two enforcement personnel have been remanded for six days, starting today, to assist in the investigation into allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe of RM20,000 in exchange for not prosecuting or arresting an individual for an offence related to drugs last month. Magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani granted a six-day remand for the two… Continue reading Two enforcement personnel remanded in graft probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his warmest congratulations to Lee Jae-myung on his election as the President of South Korea. He said that this marks a turning point for South Korea, a nation that has emerged from a period of intense contest and scrutiny with resilience and democratic resolve. “The… Continue reading PM Anwar congratulates President Lee on South Korea election victory

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia-Russia bilateral cooperation will be further strengthened through the Malaysia-Russia Joint Commission Meeting on Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural Cooperation (JC-ESTC), scheduled to be held in Malaysia this year. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the meeting in November would, among other things, discuss proposals to expand scholarship programmes… Continue reading Malaysia-Russia cooperation to deepen with upcoming JC-ESTC meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: The code of ethics for journalists remains the key to determining a journalist’s professional credibility, especially amid challenges posed by the digital era, including advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the rise of ‘instant’ journalists. Astro Awani’s Head of Multi-Platform News Innovation, Shafizan Johari, said the code of ethics is akin to… Continue reading Journalists’ credibility hinges on code of ethics

PETALING JAYA: The shortage of accessible childcare in Malaysia and the untapped potential of women seeking flexible work are what drove Nadira Yusoff to use her tech expertise to address both issues. In 2019, she founded Kiddocare, a platform that connects parents with trained babysitters and caregivers. The goal is to help young mothers re-enter… Continue reading Startup connects parents with trained caregivers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s secondhand motorcycle market continues to grapple with trust issues as buyers face growing risks of fraud and a lack of transparency in transactions. iMotorbike.com chief executive officer Gil Carmo said unlike the used car segment, the motorcycle resale market remains largely informal and often operates without standardised inspection or certification systems. “With… Continue reading Scams, trust issues plague secondhand motorcycle market in Malaysia

LONDON: Malaysia is targeting 500,000 tourist arrivals from the United Kingdom (UK) as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He expressed optimism that the target can be met, citing a significant increase in the number of tourists from the UK during the first… Continue reading Malaysia sets sights on 500,000 UK tourists for VM2026, says Ahmad Zahid

PETALING JAYA: As the Asean Power Grid (APG) gains traction, Malaysia finds itself at a pivotal moment – poised to become a key player in Southeast Asia’s energy future. Thanks to its strategic geography and expanding renewable energy sector, Malaysia is well-positioned to facilitate the flow of clean electricity across borders. However, experts warn that… Continue reading Powering Asean’s future

LONDON: A joint committee between Malaysian and United Kingdom (UK) franchise business associations will be established to strengthen Malaysia’s franchise ecosystem in the UK, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Rural and Regional Development Minister said the initiative would serve as a support platform to help Malaysian franchise brands penetrate… Continue reading Malaysia-UK joint committee to boost franchise ecosystem – Ahmad Zahid

PETALING JAYA: A Cabinet reshuffle now seems inevitable, whether it be a minor tweak or a major overhaul, following the recent resignations by two ministers. But one question continues to swirl – will Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz remain in government? Currently on a haj pilgrimage, the Investment, Trade and Industry minister has stepped… Continue reading ‘Cabinet reshuffle likely with resignation of two ministers’

KUALA LUMPUR: Every time disaster strikes, journalists stand firm on the frontlines -weathering danger, tension, and chaos with nothing more than a voice recorder, notebook, and microphone. Their mission: To deliver verified information to the public, even when met with criticism from the online world, the netizens. But to the nation’s key security agencies, journalists… Continue reading Journalists, the unsung heroes behind the headlines

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized assets linked to the misuse of sukuk funds of the construction of a highway in Klang Valley believed to be owned by a highway concessionaire with a Tan Sri title totalling RM143 million during an operation conducted last week. Its chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki… Continue reading MACC seizes assets worth RM143 million linked to highway sukuk fund misuse