MOE tightens school safety rules, aims to keep students safe after fatal accidents
JOHOR BAHRU, May 11 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is improving the Safe School Management Guidelines to align with current challenges and remain relevant in protecting students and school staff. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that this effort has already been initiated through the Education Institution Safety Reform Committee, which
Police arrest two men and a woman in probe into Skudai fatal shooting
JOHOR BAHRU, May 11 — Police detained three people yesterday to assist investigations into the fatal shooting of a man outside an entertainment outlet in Taman Industri Jaya, Skudai, on May 9. Johor acting police chief DCP Hoo Chuan Huat said the suspects, aged between 26 and 29, comprise two local
Night drives in Gua Musang turn risky as stray cattle accidents keep piling up
GUA MUSANG, May 10 — Dark roads, heavy rain and the stillness of night have become the most feared moments for some road users in this district, as the sudden appearance of stray cattle often leads to accidents. For those who have gone through such an experience, the sound of impact,
‘If we want to stay safe, we should do nothing,’ outgoing MACC chief Azam Baki says of his 40-year corruption fight
PUTRAJAYA, May 10 — The leadership in enforcement agencies requires courage and a willingness to make difficult decisions without being swayed by criticism, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. Azam said that over more than four decades in anti-corruption enforcement, he has come to realise that
Anwar’s return to Pulau Banggi stirs memories of inspiring 1994 school visit for fisherman’s son turned assemblyman
KUDAT, May 9 — Datuk Mohammad Mohamarin still remembers the memory of more than 30 years ago when the fisherman’s son met a national leader and heard his enthusiastic speech when laying the foundation stone of the new Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Banggi building on Pulau Banggi here. On November 1994,
LHDN: Start collecting your e-invoices for your tax relief claims
PUTRAJAYA, May 9 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) is encouraging taxpayers, as buyers, to request e-invoices for every expenditure transaction related to individual tax relief starting this year. LHDN said the approach is a proactive step towards a pilot project involving the pre-filling of tax relief information based on e-invoice
Six senior civil service appointments unveiled, government says move boosts efficiency and integrity in ministries
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today announced six new appointments and placements involving top management positions in the civil service. The changes, effective Monday (May 11), involve the appointment of two ministry secretaries-general and four deputy secretaries-general, according to a
Honda City chase through Federal Highway ends in crash near Damansara Heights, police arrest two foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Police arrested two foreigners after a high-speed chase ended with their car crashing along Jalan Johor near Pavillion Damansara Heights early this morning. Petaling Jaya district police chief said that the police tried to stop a Honda City that was heading to the capital along the
Asean may start oil reserve scheme with select countries, says investment, trade and industry minister
CEBU, May 7 — Asean may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the idea for the oil stockpiling framework was raised during
Four days and 131 pages: Rafizi says MACC done with recording his statement over RM1.1b semiconductor probe
PUTRAJAYA, May 7— Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has completed giving his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after four days of questioning over alleged abuse of power linked to a government contract worth nearly RM1.1 billion. According to him, the entire statement-recording process proceeded smoothly and was