How’s that for a wake-up call? Commuter finds python snuggled on truck dashboard in Labuan Posted on November 9, 2024 By serv LABUAN, Nov 8 — The owner of a pickup truck had the shock of his life today when he found a small python coiled up on the vehicle’s dashboard at Kampung Sungai Labu here. It is not known how the reptile managed to make its way into the vehicle, but… Read more
Selangor explores Japanese tunnel model for flood mitigation Posted on November 9, 2024 By serv KUALA SELANGOR, Nov 8 — Selangor is mulling flood mitigation proposals involving underground tunnels based on similar models in Japan, said State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Izham Hashim. He said the estimated RM6 billion project proposal had been submitted to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and… Read more
DOSM: Sabah, Labuan, and Kelantan see lowest unemployment rates in Q3 2024 Posted on November 9, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Unemployment rates across Malaysia showed striking differences, with Sabah leading at a high 7.9 per cent, Labuan trailing at 6.1 per cent, and Kelantan seeing the lowest at 3.7 per cent in Q3 2024. According to the statistics released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia… Read more
Malaysian Armed Forces: Six Malbatt members injured in Lebanon receiving treatment at Camp Marakah Posted on November 9, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The six Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) members who were injured in an explosion near Saida Stadium, Lebanon, yesterday are safe at Camp Marakah with other members. A statement issued by the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) Headquarters stated that they were in the first convoy of Malbatt… Read more
Azam: MACC probing FashionValet founders’ assets and use of Khazanah and PNB investment funds Posted on November 9, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is currently looking into identifying assets, ownership and financial sources obtained by the founders of e-commerce platform FashionValet Sdn Bhd (FashionValet). Its chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki said the commission’s investigation will also focus on the way investment funds… Read more
Malaysia’s Brics approach targets trade growth and opportunities, Wisma Putra reassures commitment to protect national interests Posted on November 8, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Government will continue to ensure that the nation’s interests are safeguarded and protected in all international organisations it participates in, including BRICS, according to the Foreign Ministry. It said as a trading nation, it is important for Malaysia to maintain good relations with all… Read more
PM Anwar: Malaysia to deepen ties with China beyond trade, highlighting shared vision, global values Posted on November 8, 2024 By serv BEIJING, Nov 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with China, emphasising both trade and broader global objectives. During his courtesy call on President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People, Anwar expressed his gratitude for China’s continued support and emphasised the… Read more
Natural Resources Ministry: Malaysia moves closer to single-use plastic bag ban by 2026, engages states on roadmap Posted on November 8, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is considering a nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags by 2026. In a written reply posted on the Parliament’s website, NRES stated that this policy is already in force in Negeri Sembilan, Penang, and Kota Kinabalu,… Read more
Johor MB: Signing of JS-SEZ agreement with Singapore set for Dec 9 Posted on November 8, 2024 By serv KULAI, Nov 7 — The joint agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to be signed on Dec 9, 2024, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said that the agreement is projected to be inked during the Malaysia-Singapore Joint Ministerial Committee for Iskandar Malaysia… Read more
Seven-month-old baby dies in babysitter’s care; teen drowns at Nilai waterfall in separate incidents Posted on November 8, 2024 By serv SEREMBAN, Nov 7 (Bernama) — A seven-month-old baby boy died while under the care of his babysitter at the KLIA Quarters residential area here yesterday. Nilai district police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim confirmed that authorities were alerted to the incident by the KLIA Quarters Health Clinic at around 12.45… Read more