Parliament March 7: News In Brief

CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OVER SUPPLY, PRICES OF BASIC COMMODITIES HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY  KUALA LUMPUR  — The number of consumer complaints…

Malaysians keen to study in Japan invited to apply for Japanese government scholarships

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7: Malaysian nationals keen to pursue their studies in Japan have been invited…

Mohamed Khaled attends ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting retreat in Laos

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin attended the ASEAN Defence Ministers’…

A decade after MH370: Hopes of a new search to end all speculation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 : “Good Night, Malaysian Three Seven Zero” – that was the radio message sent…

Witness says MMEA helicopter flew low and spun before crash

KUALA SELANGOR, March 5: The prompt action of an angler in contacting the emergency hotline 999 enabled immediate…

Hiker dies on hiking trip to Gunung Baling

BALING, March 5: A 39-year-old man died while hiking on Gunung Baling here today.  Baling Fire and Rescue…

MACC gives Wan Saiful one week to report alleged bribe offer

SEREMBAN, March 4: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is giving Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan…

Malaysia willing to revisit MH370 case – PM Anwar

MELBOURNE, March 4: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is willing to reopen the investigation…

Johor plans to use government-owned or private wastelands for agriculture

SEGAMAT, March 4: The Johor government plans to take advantage of government-owned or private wastelands in…

Raja Muda Selangor graces special screening of award-winning documentary Inside Peace

By Mohamed Alif Alex PETALING JAYA, Mar 4: The Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah…

Reckless driving cited as probable cause as bus driver, passenger badly injured in Ipoh-Lumut highway crash

IPOH, March 3 (Bernama) — A bus driver and passenger were seriously injured in a crash involving…

Anwar begins visit to Australia

MELBOURNE, March 3 (Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Melbourne on Sunday night…

Yusuf Islam aka Cat Stevens to start “Peace Train” in Malaysia

By Amanina Mohamad Yusof PUTRAJAYA, March 2: Yusuf Islam, the British musician formerly known as Cat…

Dengue cases increase in eighth epidemiological week, two deaths reported

PUTRAJAYA, Mar 1: The number of dengue fever cases increased to 3,572 in the 8th Epidemiological…

Saudi Minister gives commitment to increasing scholarships for Malaysian students – Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 1: Saudi Arabia’s Education Minister Dr Yousef Abdullah Al-Benyan has expressed his commitment to increasing…

New jetty, watchtower urgently needed at Kuala Perlis waterfront

KUALA PERLIS, Mar 1: A new jetty and watchtower are urgently needed at Pos Batu Putih in…

Little Runners

by Cordelia Lee At the end of a recent run, an orange flag was raised proudly,…

New Columbia Asia Hospital in Bukit Jalil hopes to grow its Prediabetic Care Programme

By D.Viswa KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29: The newly opened Columbia Asia Hospital (CA) in Bukit Jalil…

Reforms across the board needed in Industrial Court – Sim

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) — Reforms are needed in the Industrial Court of Malaysia (MPM) across…

More than 3.6 mln people registered with PADU

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) — A total of 3,683,944 Malaysian citizens and permanent residents have registered…

MPs urge for AI Technology study, education quality enhancement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) — The government has been urged to establish a task force to…

Klang man allegedly kills mum with safety boot and hammer

SHAH ALAM, Feb 28: Police have arrested a man suspected of beating his mother to death…

Tumpat’s Pantai Jubakar, a favourite among shutterbugs

TUMPAT, Feb 28: Among landscape shutterbugs, Pantai Jubakar stands as a revered gem facing the majestic…

Nga Kor Ming on enhancing urban livability

KERTEH, Feb 28: The government, through the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), consistently prioritises enhancing…