Fahmi: No room for predators, govt doubles down on child protection Posted on December 25, 2024 By serv PUTRAJAYA, Dec 24 — The Madani government will continue to fully support efforts to safeguard the safety and well-being of children and will not tolerate any crimes that threaten their future, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. In this regard, Fahmi reiterated the Communication Ministry’s call for all online platform providers… Read more
UM campus cat killings spark police investigation Posted on December 25, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Police have opened an investigation paper on the case involving cats reportedly killed in Universiti Malaya (UM), said Kuala Lumpur Police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa. He said the investigation will also look into statements issued by animal activists reported by local media. “The statements… Read more
PM Anwar calls for unity and justice in Christmas message for a stronger Malaysia Posted on December 25, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Ahead of Christmas tomorrow, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on Malaysians to embrace diversity and work towards a united, harmonious nation. In a statement on his social media accounts, he emphasised the importance of fostering unity in a country rich in cultural and… Read more
MRCB’s exit from KL-SG HSR project signals doubts about its viability, says expert Posted on December 25, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Former National Audit Department principal examiner Gursharan Singh has suggested that MRCB’s exit from the consortium bidding for the proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (KL-SG HSR) project reflects the government-linked company’s belief that the project may not be viable after assessing its costs and benefits…. Read more
Anwar expresses condolences to families of victims in deadly Melaka crash Posted on December 25, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of a five-vehicle crash at KM204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) in Melaka last night. In a post on X, he expressed his grief over the tragedy, hoping that… Read more
Family of seven living in car receives zakat, says Penang deputy chief minister I Posted on December 24, 2024 By serv GEORGE TOWN, Dec 23 — A family of seven forced to live in their car after reportedly being deceived by their landlord here has been receiving financial assistance from Zakat Pulau Pinang (ZPP). Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid, said records show the family receives assistance from… Read more
JB police rescue two Chinese nationals with disabilities, allegedly forced to beg in night markets Posted on December 24, 2024 By serv JOHOR BARU, Dec 23 — Police have rescued two Chinese nationals with disabilities (PwD) who were allegedly forced by a syndicate to beg at night markets and eateries in the district. In addition, a Malaysian man was arrested, suspected of being involved in human trafficking and smuggling, as part of… Read more
Bumitra and Tabung Haji to host Haj, Umrah and Tourism Carnival from Jan 3 to 5, 2025 Posted on December 24, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The Malaysian Bumiputera Tour Operators Association (Bumitra Malaysia) and Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will host the Third Haj, Umrah, and Tourism Carnival (KHUP 3) from Jan 3 to 5, 2025. Bumitra Malaysia president Wan Muhamad Adam Wan Norudin said the event will take place at… Read more
Sabah CM Hajiji urges unity and tolerance in 2024 Christmas message Posted on December 24, 2024 By serv KOTA KINABALU, Dec 23 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor wants the people in the state to continue coming together as a united society in celebrating diversity and beliefs. Hajiji said that at the same time the state government remains committed to ensuring that unity among the people… Read more
Don’t fence up Tanjung Aru low-cost flats, plead residents Posted on December 24, 2024 By serv KOTA KINABALU, Dec 23 — Residents of the Tanjung Aru low-cost flats are pleading to the Sabah Housing and Urban Development Board (LPPB) to cease their plans to fence up the housing area. In a press conference at the flats on Monday, Tanjung Aru assemblyman Datuk Junz Wong said the… Read more