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Zafrul: Govt needs standby stimulus ready to tackle sustained Middle East crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The government must have a structured stimulus plan on standby, ready to be activated if the global energy crisis continues to exert pressure on Malaysia’s […]
Johor police bust drug syndicate, seize narcotics worth RM1.2m
JOHOR BAHRU, April 2 — Police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate following two raids here on Monday and Tuesday, arresting six individuals and seizing various narcotics worth RM1.24 million. […]
Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’
PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the country is currently in crisis preparedness mode following global uncertainties which affect fuel prices. Therefore, […]
Economy minister: Malaysian Vision Valley Project 60pc complete, targeted to finish this year despite delays
NILAI, April 2 — The Malaysian Vision Valley (MVV) project is showing renewed progress after previous delays and is now targeted for completion within the year, said Economy Minister Akmal […]
We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Did you know that if you bought a travel package last year for a trip this month, you as a tourist will not have to […]
Penang KPDN seizes RM415,877 in subsidised diesel, steps up crackdown on misuse
 SEBERANG PERAI, April 2 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in Penang has recorded eight cases of misappropriated subsidised diesel, with total seizures amounting […]
Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’
PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg concerning allegations linked to his shareholdings. “I […]
MACC chief urges public to see beyond ‘bad apples’ in law enforcement agencies
 PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — Public perception towards enforcement officers must change, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said today, noting that the actions of a […]
MACC chief: Corporate criminals manipulating shares openly, agencies must keep up
PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — Share manipulation and other forms of corporate crime are increasingly being carried out openly, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said today, […]
Johor Customs bust illegal ketum water factory, seize RM76,796 in leaves and bottled liquid
 JOHOR BAHRU, April 2 — The Johor Customs Department has recently raided an illegal ketum water processing factory in Taman Kempas Utama here with a seizure of RM76,7963 worth […]