KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Sukau assemblyman Datuk Jafry Ariffin has been appointed as the new chairman of the Sabah Umno Liaison Committee today. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the appointment of Jafry, who is also Sabah’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, was agreed to by Umno

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has vowed to continue pressing the government to ensure two million Malaysians receive full refunds of excess taxes paid to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) since 2020, despite facing personal attacks over his claims. In a statement, Lim said DAP’s

BINTULU, Dec 9 — A temporary relief Centre (PPS) was opened at Dewan Suarah Bintulu at 12.30am today, after several areas in Bintulu were hit by floods last night. The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat reported that the PPS is sheltering 56 evacuees from 14 families, from Kampung Kemunting

KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 9 — A 34-year-old restaurant assistant was scammed out of RM77,889 by a syndicate offering a fraudulent online affiliate scheme.    Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim was offered the job on October 4 via WhatsApp by a male acquaintance he had met

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for compassion and integrity in governance, warning that political rivalries, ideological differences, and ethnic or regional tensions should not erode fundamental human values. Speaking at the Works Ministry’s monthly assembly, Anwar said that efforts to combat corruption are

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Works Ministry to impose tougher measures against contractors who cause delays in infrastructure projects. He said the ministry is responsible not only for launching projects but also for ensuring their completion.  “There are dozens, hundreds, perhaps even thousands

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) has welcomed the government’s decision to exempt businesses with annual revenue below RM1 million from e-invoicing starting 2026, saying the move will benefit about 200,000 additional SMEs. In a statement today, the association said many of the affected

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Authorities detained 843 undocumented migrants during an integrated enforcement operation in Selayang Baru last night after they were suspected of committing various offences under the Immigration Act. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who chairs the State Security Committee, said those arrested comprised 808 men

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — AirAsia’s decision to allow female cabin crew the option to wear the hijab while on duty across all flight routes starting next year is a progressive and highly commendable move, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. In a

SIBU, Dec 6 — A senior citizen claims he was subjected to “rough handling” by a doctor while receiving treatment at Sibu Hospital on December 3. The man in his 60s, who asked not to be named, said he was further aggrieved when the doctor allegedly uttered the words, “Uncle, why