General News
General News
RM500 Million Allocated for Machang Water Treatment Plant Construction
Machang: Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) has announced the allocation of RM500 million for the development of the Machang Water Treatment Plant, which is set
Daro New Town Extension Phase II To Spur Economic Growth, Says Awang Tengah
Daro: The New Town Extension Phase II project in Daro, scheduled for completion in November, is expected to serve as a new catalyst for economic
CAAM Closely Monitors AirBorneo Flight Disruptions
Kuala lumpur: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is closely monitoring recent flight delays, cancellations and schedule changes affecting AirBorneo services across Sabah and
Actions Against Unauthorized Rohingya Settlement in Selangor Intensify
Kuala lumpur: Various actions have been taken by government agencies since 2016 to address issues involving a residential building occupied by Rohingya residents in Kampung
Court Allows Daim’s Daughter To Permanently Keep Passport
Kuala lumpur: The High Court today granted the daughter of the late former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin permission to keep her international passport permanently.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Strategic Visit to Tokyo Highlights Japan’s Focus on Southeast Asia
Tokyo: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visited Tokyo this week at a moment when Japan is looking south with greater urgency. China has pushed
CPO Futures End Mostly Higher On Stronger Export Estimates, Lower Output
Kuala lumpur: Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher today on stronger export estimates and lower production after data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) showed a month-on-month decline in outp…
Gold Futures End Lower Amid Persistent Selling Pressure
Kuala lumpur: Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the decline in the US COMEX market amid persistent selling activity that dampened market sentiment. SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said the preci…
JPJ To Prosecute Riders Of Extremely Modified Motorcycles In Court
Kuala lumpur: Following a rising trend in extreme motorcycle modifications, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is adopting a new enforcement approach by taking these cases straight to court under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
According…
Pekanbaru-Melaka Flights Expected To Boost Tourism, State Economy
Pekanbaru: The direct Pekanbaru-Melaka-Pekanbaru flight route, which commenced operations today, is expected to serve as a catalyst for the growth of the tourism sector and bilateral economic activities between Malaysia and Indonesia through increased…
‘Majlis Lentera Batik 2026’ Introduces Perak Batik As State’s Textile Identity
Perak: The ‘Majlis Lentera Batik 2026’ carries a significant mission to introduce Perak batik as a unique and highly valued identity of the state’s textile art, rooted in history, culture, and local creativity that continues to evolve with the passage…
Malaysia Strengthens Digital Governance and Sovereign AI for National Security
Kuala lumpur: The government remains committed to strengthening online safety, improving digital literacy, and investing in sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to keep the country’s interests secure. Delivering the keynote address on b…