BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began his one-day working visit to Penang today by performing Friday prayers at Masjid Jamek As-Syakirin in Kampung Pelet here. He arrived at the mosque at 1.12 pm and was received by Permatang Pauh UMNO division chief Datuk Mohd Zaidi

JOHOR BAHRU, March 20 — Five foreign men have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder of a man in the Southkey commercial area here last week. Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said that following the murder, investigators from the state’s Serious Crimes Unit (D9) moved quickly

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said Zamri Vinoth was brought to court in handcuffs on Tuesday in accordance with legal procedures and regulations. He said Zamri’s initial arrest involved a case under Section 505 of the Penal Code, and he is also

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Police have linked businessman Victor Chin, a central figure in the ongoing “corporate mafia” probe, to activities under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail  said today. The IGP also disclosed that Chin, who has been openly critical of the

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The case of 30 missing urns from a memorial park in Nilai has evolved into an extortion investigation after a suspect contacted the management demanding payment for the return of the cremated remains, police said. Nilai district police chief Supt Johari Yahya confirmed that the suspect

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a fresh weather alert for several regions across the country, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected to persist until 5pm today. According to the advisory issued at 2.15pm, the affected areas in Peninsular Malaysia include the entire

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The government will offer a 50 per cent discount on toll charges nationwide for two days in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. The 48-hour discount period will begin at 12.01am on March 18 and end at 11.59pm on

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has outlined the key variables that dictate domestic fuel prices following recent market volatility. From Middle Eastern tensions to the economic impact of cross-border smuggling, several global and local factors determine the cost at the pump. Fuel costs are primarily determined by

PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has proposed to the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) that the existing law be amended to impose harsher punishments on individuals involved in the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) cable theft case. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the cable theft case cannot be

MUKAH, March 16 — A soft-opening ceremony was held for Batang Igan Bridge, which forms part of the Sarawak Coastal Road development under Package D5, on Monday. Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas officiated at the event. The Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR Sarawak)