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Perak govt vows to pull plug on rare earth mining project if it proves hazardous

Menteri besar confident project is safe.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 01:33 PM

Perak govt vows to pull plug on rare earth mining project if it proves hazardous

Guan Eng says only banks benefit from OPR hikes

Ex-finance minister says ringgit continues to slide.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:54 PM

Guan Eng says only banks benefit from OPR hikes

EPF sold 6 retail assets for RM46 million profit, says Ahmad Maslan

Deputy finance minister says retirement fund to sell another holding to GLC.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:28 PM · 1 comment

EPF sold 6 retail assets for RM46 million profit, says Ahmad Maslan

2024 academic year to begin March

2025 school term will start in February so 2026 calendar can kick off in January.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:43 AM

2024 academic year to begin March

RM11.2 billion unclaimed money, 70% of it in dormant bank accounts

RM3.3 billion has been returned, says deputy minister.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:42 AM · 1 comment

RM11.2 billion unclaimed money, 70% of it in dormant bank accounts



Ringgit slips v greenback

Local note weakens as world awaits conclusion to US debt ceiling talks.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:58 AM

Ringgit slips v greenback

Unclaimed money on parliament agenda today

Dewan Rakyat to also table several bills for second reading.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:21 AM

Unclaimed money on parliament agenda today

Farmers demand long-term solution to vegetable dumping

They say demand for local produce has dropped almost to zero.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:00 AM · 1 comment

Farmers demand long-term solution to vegetable dumping

Any govt will need a strong Malay party as backbone, analysts say

Umno must step up for Anwar administration to be stable.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:00 AM

Any govt will need a strong Malay party as backbone, analysts say

Johor warns against organising immoral activities

This comes after a poster titled ‘Gang Bang JB Party’ went viral.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:53 PM

Johor warns against organising immoral activities

Maritime defence vital in overcoming threats in Malaysia waters, says PM

Anwar says he will look at the needs of the navy.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 10:33 PM

Maritime defence vital in overcoming threats in Malaysia waters, says PM

Young Umno supporters have no problem voting for Pakatan, says Hairi

Youth vice-chief says this group is now more politically literate.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 09:37 PM

Young Umno supporters have no problem voting for Pakatan, says Hairi

Perak assembly passes hotel bill 2023

It is introduced to address the concerns hoteliers have regarding licensing.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:58 PM

Perak assembly passes hotel bill 2023

Ringgit ends broadly lower v dollar

Analyst says this is due to an increased bid for the greenback for safe-haven purposes.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:38 PM

Ringgit ends broadly lower v dollar

Man dies after falling into ravine near Genting Highlands

The 60-year-old slips while surveying a hillslope for piping works.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:26 PM

Man dies after falling into ravine near Genting Highlands


Dewan Rakyat passes mental health amendment bill

This comes following the repeal of attempted suicide as an offence under the penal code.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:47 PM

Dewan Rakyat passes mental health amendment bill

Siti Bainun fails again to stay jail sentence

High Court rules there are no special circumstances to allow Rumah Bonda founder’s application.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:04 PM

Siti Bainun fails again to stay jail sentence

Raiding watch store over LGBT symbol will isolate Malaysia, say groups

They urge Putrajaya to promote a culture of acceptance, understanding instead of intolerance.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:00 PM · 1 comment

Raiding watch store over LGBT symbol will isolate Malaysia, say groups

Rep hits out at delay in gazetting native status for kids of mixed marriages

Baru Bian dismisses Sarawak minister’s explanation at the state assembly.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 06:17 PM

Rep hits out at delay in gazetting native status for kids of mixed marriages

Putrajaya studying need for law to deal with ticket scalpers

Fahmi Fadzil, Salahuddin Ayub to review matter with other ministries.  

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 04:46 PM

Putrajaya studying need for law to deal with ticket scalpers

Ex-PM’s son under probe for money laundering

Report says MACC called in the man for questioning yesterday and today.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 04:32 PM · 1 comment

Ex-PM’s son under probe for money laundering

Kepong MP files appeal to stay RM2 million libel award

Appellate court fixes Wednesday for case management.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 03:51 PM

Kepong MP files appeal to stay RM2 million libel award

Sarawak rabies outbreak logs 250 bite reports each month

2017 outbreak has claimed 59 out of 66 cases so far, says minister Stephen Rundi.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 03:42 PM

Sarawak rabies outbreak logs 250 bite reports each month

Previous govt’s youth housing schemes not implemented, says minister

Akmal Nasrullah Nasir 

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 03:38 PM

Previous govt’s youth housing schemes not implemented, says minister

Govt to fine-tune implementation of multi-lane free flow toll collection

More payment options to be made available for highway users, says deputy minister.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 02:55 PM

Govt to fine-tune implementation of multi-lane free flow toll collection