Communications Ministry pledges vigilance, warns against misinformation as Gaza aid flotilla crisis unfolds
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government strongly condemns the interception of vessels under the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 mission by Israeli forces in international waters en route to Gaza. Fahmi said he has received a detailed briefing from Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim
Negeri Sembilan drama settles: Zahid confirms 14 Umno‑BN assemblymen staying with Unity pact
PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — All 14 assemblymen from Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) in Negeri Sembilan have agreed to continue supporting the state Unity Government to ensure political stability, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president said the decision was reached following a discussion session held with all
James Chai to continue giving MACC statement tomorrow over RM1.1b semiconductor probe
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern or James Chai, will be recalled to continue giving his statement on the third day of investigations at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow. MACC Investigation Division Senior Director Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar, when contacted, confirmed
Sabah’s 40pc constitutional entitlement not to be confused with federal development funds, interim payments
KOTA KINABALU, April 29 — Sabah leaders have reiterated that the state’s constitutional claim to its 40 per cent revenue entitlement must not be confused with federal development allocations, stressing that the two are separate and cannot be conflated in ongoing negotiations with Putrajaya. Deputy chief minister cum Finance Minister Datuk
Owner claims 100-year legacy wiped out as Penang demolishes Waterfall Cafe
GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — The owner of the landmark Waterfall Cafe in Penang today claimed the demolition of the long-standing eatery has destroyed a family business he says dates back more than a century. S. Ananth Raj said the restaurant was first started by his grandfather within the Penang Botanic
Overcrowded, understaffed and in urgent need of upgrades: Sabah lawmaker says Sandakan Hospital buckling under strain
KOTA KINABALU, April 28 — Healthcare services in Sandakan are struggling to keep pace with demand, making it the hospital with some of the highest mortality rates in the country, Elopura assemblyman Calvin Chong said in the Sabah Legislative Assembly today. He claimed that conditions at the Duchess of Kent hospital
N. Sembilan MB says Umno reps should have just tabled no-confidence motion in assembly
SEREMBAN, April 27 — The Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun today said any challenge to his leadership should be tested through a motion of no confidence in the State Legislative Assembly. He said the Barisan Nasional bloc should have let the sitting go on as usual (today). “If they
PM Anwar launches Huawei AI Lab and Innovation Centre at The Exchange 106 in TRX
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the new Huawei AI Lab and Innovation Centre in The Exhange 106 at TRX Kuala Lumpur today. He also congratulated the Chinese tech company on their 25th year anniversary in Malaysia while also thanking them for their continuous confidence
Police arrest man in Ampang surau case linked to azan, Friday prayers, seize laptop and phone
SHAH ALAM, April 26 — Police have detained a local man to assist investigations into a case involving alleged defiance of a decree by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, relating to the conduct of Friday prayers and the call to prayer at a surau in Ampang. Selangor police
Two Malaysian haj pilgrims hospitalised for heart complications, shortness of breath, now stable, says Tabung Haji
MECCA, April 26 — Two Malaysian Haj pilgrims receiving treatment at hospitals in Medina and Mecca are in stable condition after being admitted for heart complications and shortness of breath. Head of the Malaysian Haj Delegation Mohd Hisham Harun said the 72-year-old male pilgrim was admitted to a hospital in Mecca, while