ASEAN must uphold peace and neutrality to attract more investors – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) — ASEAN must uphold its reputation as a peaceful, free, and…

Hong Kong all set to welcome more Muslim travellers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19: With a growing number of Muslim-friendly hotels and Halal certified eateries in…

Close to RM1 billion lost due to floods in Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, March 19 (Bernama) — Malaysia recorded RM933.4 million in flood losses in 2024, equivalent to 0.05 per cent…

Siemens to cut some 6,000 jobs worldwide

MUNICH, March 19 (Bernama-dpa) — Siemens said on Tuesday it is cutting around 6,000 jobs worldwide,…

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire didn’t resolve any deep-seated issues. Now, it’s shattered

By Marika Sosnowski, The University of Melbourne When a ceasefire in the war between Hamas and…

News In Brief: March 13-16

Anthony Loke to serve second term as DAP Sec Gen while Gobind Singh Deo its new…

Fahmi explains why Era FM operator Maestra Broadcast was fined RM250,000 while Harith Iskander, Cecelia Yap, were fined RM10,000 each

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil clarified that the RM250,000 compound issued…

Orang Asli Land: Two state authorities among 3 defendants that unlawfully transferred customary land for commercial use – Witness

KOTA BHARU, March 11 (Bernama) — The High Court was informed today that the 11th, 12th, and 14th…

Orang Asli land: Encroachment on Kelaik ancestral land hinders indigenous customs, court told

KOTA BHARU, March 11 (Bernama) —  The High Court was informed on Monday that encroachment on…

For the 10,000 SPM candidates who did not take their exams in 2024, the TVET could be a huge solution, says YMM president Sri Ganes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11: The absence of more than 10,000 students during the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia…

(Updated) Orang Asli Kelantan versus state govt, companies trial takes off today

Updated with more info from graf 4 KOTA BHARU, March 10: The trial for the Orang…

Whistleblower Protection Act Amendments: A step forward, but several critical reforms still missing, says C4 Center

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7: The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) has welcomed the…

When Good Sleeps…

By Yuet Mee Ho-Nambiar Observing the state of the world, I turned to the tools of…

AG’s Dashboard publishes details for Certificates with reprimand for 15 agencies under 7 ministries including MADA, LKIM, Yayasan TAR, Penang Hindu Endowment Board

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5: The National Audit Department’s Auditor General’s Dashboard today published the details of…

Malaysia expected to sustain strong growth, and see a GDP growth of 4.7 pct in 2025 – IMF

WASHINGTON, DC, March 3: Malaysia’s economic performance improved significantly in 2024 by 5.2 percent (y/y) in…

Another ex prime minister – Ismail Sabri – under probe as suspect in corruption case

PUTRAJAYA, March 3 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is set to question former Prime Minister…

Transparent guidelines for electricity tariff structure needed – Ong Kian-Ming

The following is a statement from Professor Dr. Ong Kian-Ming, Pro Vice Chancellor of External Engagement,…

MMC a vital step for free, self-regulatory media – Sabah journalists

KOTA KINABALU, March 1 (Bernama) — The establishment of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) with the passing…

More people ordered to evacuate as wildfire in northeastern Japan continues to spread

MORIOKA (Japan), March 1 (Bernama-Kyodo) — Over a hundred more households in northeastern Japan were told…

Nothing to do with news reports, says MACC on journalist remanded for four days

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained a journalist from a local news…

EPF declares 6.30 pct dividend for both conventional, shariah savings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1: The Employees Provident Fund has announced a higher dividend rate of 6.30…

NGO urges PM to intervene, set up RCI into custodial deaths, and audit of prisons nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27: There have been too many questions surrounding the cases of prisoners facing…

Authors of “Essentials of Financial Accounting” hope book will help accountancy students further understand, appreciate the field

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian authors Panirselvam Ayadurai and his daughter, Gayatri Panirselvam, who recently published a book…

MMC Bill: A monumental leap for Malaysia’s media landscape, says MPI President

The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill 2024 represents a monumental leap for Malaysia’s media landscape, marking…