Johor election: Zahid pledges full support for federal unity government if BN wins
PONTIAN, June 27 — BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that he will ensure that the Johor State Government moves in line and provides full support to the federal government if it is given a mandate in the Johor state election. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Umno
Selangor religious dept denies mosque caused Ukay Perdana burial delay — blames family confusion and NGO
SHAH ALAM, June 27 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has denied allegations that a delay in the burial process at the Islamic Cemetery in Ukay Perdana, Hulu Klang, which went viral last Thursday, was caused by the Nurul Hidayah Mosque in Kampung Pandan Dalam. Jais director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan
Johor Bahru media centres unveiled, Communications Ministry invites journalists to access facilities until polling
JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 — The Communications Ministry, in collaboration with the Information Department and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, has set up two media centres in conjunction with the 16th Johor state election to facilitate media coverage and the dissemination of information to media practitioners. The ministry said the
Cabinet approves Hybrid Working Day, civil servants to balance home and office from August 1
PUTRAJAYA, June 26 — The Public Service Department (PSD) today announced that the Cabinet has approved the Hybrid Working Day (HWD) as a new norm in the civil service, effective August 1, 2026. The system introduces flexible work patterns without reducing official hours. Civil servants will spend two days working from
Ex-Petronas manager leaked confidential data to Petros, Cyber Security unit confirms, court told
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Sessions Court was told today that Petronas’ Cyber Security Department confirmed that a former manager at the company had disclosed information on the national oil company’s business and financial structure to Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) on June 8, 2024. Former Petronas senior manager of Corporate
Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026 deferred, referred to two parliamentary select committees for scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026, which, among other things, seeks to provide for the use of electronic monitoring devices and the appointment of volunteers to support prisoner rehabilitation programmes, has been deferred and will be referred back to two Parliamentary Special Select Committees (PSSCs). Deputy Home
AirBorneo says flight disruptions to continue as concurrent aircraft maintenance hits Sabah, Sarawak services
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — AirBorneo has confirmed ongoing flight disruptions across Sabah and Sarawak, with delays and cancellations expected to continue over the coming days due to concurrent aircraft maintenance and technical rectification works. In a statement, the airline said the disruptions began on June 5 and have affected a
Anwar arrives in Tokyo for three-day Japan visit, Nikkei Forum on agenda
TOKYO, June 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here tonight for a three-day official visit to Japan, aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and participating in the 31st Nikkei Forum. The aircraft carrying the Prime Minister touched down at Haneda International Airport at 8.20pm local time (7.20pm Malaysia
Batu Pahat MCA office gutted in evening fire, investigation underway (VIDEO)
BATU PAHAT, June 7 — An MCA office in Jalan Nipah, Lorong 3, Yong Peng near here was 80 per cent destroyed in a fire last night. In a statement, operation commander Senior Fire Officer II Muhammad Amier Syah Hamzah said the Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call on
What’s really in Selangor’s guidelines for non-Muslim places of worship? Exco sets record straight
SHAH ALAM, June 7 — The Selangor state government has clarified several misconceptions surrounding the proposed review and optimisation of the Selangor State Manual on Guidelines and Standards for Community Facilities Planning relating to non-Islamic places of worship. State Human Resources and Poverty Eradication Committee chairman V. Pappraidu said one of