KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Syrians in Malaysia came together to celebrate the end of decades of Assad family rule following president Bashar al-Assad’s resignation and a peaceful transfer of power, as confirmed by ally Russia. A video shared on social media platform X showed Syrians outside the Syrian Embassy…

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 — Malaysia is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Syria and its potential implications for regional stability. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry stated that, through the Honorary Consul of Malaysia in Syria, it is actively communicating with Malaysians in Syria. “As of now, all 37 registered…

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 — An hour-long heavy rain that started at 4 pm caused flash floods at Presint 11 Zon 4A here today, submerging about 20 vehicles. Several roads were also flooded, rendering them impassable for light vehicles. Putrajaya Federal Territory Fire and Rescue Department director Abdul Manaf Che Isa…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The auction of assets belonging to cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, better known as Vida, has been deferred to January 8, 2024. Both Vida’s lawyer Adnan Seman and the claimant’s counsel Samir Zainal confirmed the postponement, which was initially set to take place tomorrow,…

KLUANG, Dec 8 — The Public Works Department (JKR) is currently implementing or has completed 559 projects for the Home Ministry (KDN), with a total value of RM5.635 billion as of November this year. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said that 39 of these projects, worth RM2.331 billion,…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — A kindergarten teacher passed away in Johor this morning, five days after being bitten by a black-necked spitting cobra. Aznon Sapin @ Mohd Said, 56, was pronounced dead at 7.20am at Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital in Batu Pahat, where she had been unconscious since her…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — The significant increase in investments, especially in the cutting-edge technology sector, should be utilised by local companies so that the people will continue to be given the appropriate opportunities. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said CG Global Profastex Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, located in the…

KUCHING, Dec 7 — Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak has pledged its full cooperation with authorities in the investigation of a bribery case involving a company director and a civil servant in the state. JKR Sarawak director Cassidy Morris confirmed the department’s awareness of the case and emphasised its commitment…

MIRI, Dec 7 — A 16-year-old boy died while another motorcyclist sustained minor injuries after their motorcycles were involved in an accident with a car at Jalan Kuala Lawas in Lawas last night. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the deceased, identified as Nazirul Fitri Lizam, died on…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that the party is fine with not being given any ministerial positions in the unity government and government-linked companies (GLCs). The MCA president underscored that MCA was principled and capable of upholding democracy by ensuring checks and…