Two men flee with valuables after armed robbery at Banda Hilir jewellery store, say Melaka police Posted on December 29, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Two men robbed a jewellery store at a shopping mall in Banda Hilir in Melaka yesterday afternoon. A closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording showed the masked men entering the ground-floor store, according to a report by the New Straits Times. The footage, recorded around 3.29pm, captured one suspect brandishing a weapon hidden inside his jacket while demanding jewellery displayed on the counters. The video also showed one suspect grabbing jewellery from behind the counter and jumping over it. Two female employees were present at the time and appeared helpless as the suspects fled. The suspects left with an undisclosed amount of valuables. Melaka Tengah police chief Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit said the case is under investigation. News
No more toll-free days: Government rolls out 50pc discount for festive seasons in 2025 Posted on February 5, 2025 SEKINCHAN, Feb 4 — The 50 per cent toll discount will be implemented during all festive seasons this year as a mechanism to replace the previous toll-free initiative by the government. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said this measure would reduce the costs borne by the government in… Read More
In New Year address, PM Anwar aims for progressive 2025, pledging major aid increases, subsidy reforms, flood readiness and unity (VIDEO) Posted on January 1, 2025 PUTRAJAYA, Dec 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his New Year’s Eve address tonight, described 2024 as a transformative year for Malaysia, marking the prelude and foundation of the nation’s reform agenda. Anwar, who’s also the finance minister, said his administration’s economic framework offers guidance to leadership… Read More
Insurance groups announce interim measures to alleviate impact of premium hikes Posted on December 21, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) today announced interim measures to support policyholders and participants impacted by the recent premium and contribution repricing. In a joint statement, the associations said these measures aim… Read More