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Plans for three-star hotel in Kenyir Geopark hit snag, Terengganu govt seeks new push for tourism
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 22 — Operations at the three‑star hotel on Pulau Poh in Kenyir Geopark near Hulu Terengganu, due to launch in March this year, have been postponed after […]
Facebook posts on 3R issues land two men in court; 64-year-old gets four-month jail, retired soldier fights charges
SEPANG, April 22 — Two men faced court action over offensive social media posts, with one jailed after pleading guilty and another claiming trial on similar charges involving sensitive issues […]
Penang CM says no WFH yet for state civil servants, priority is public service delivery
GEORGE TOWN, April 22 — The Penang State Executive Council (MMK) has decided not to implement the work-from-home (WFH) policy for state civil servants for the time being. Chief Minister […]
Kangar PKR hit by resignations amid attendance row
KANGAR, April 22 — A total of 15 committee members from PKR’s Kangar division, including its deputy chief, have resigned after failing to attend multiple party meetings, local news outlets […]
RM5b MSME aid only ‘small win,’ more needed to tackle crisis, says Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng has described the government’s latest RM5 billion aid package for small businesses as a “small win,” urging Putrajaya to implement […]
IKRAM suspends three members caught in RM230m ‘zakat’ fund scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia (IKRAM) has suspended three members arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with a massive investigation into the alleged misappropriation […]
RM230m zakat funds probe: Two suspects, including NGO deputy chairman, remanded for four days over alleged misappropriation
SHAH ALAM, April 22 — Two individuals, including the deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), have been remanded for four days, from today, to assist in investigations into the […]
Exco: Selangor considering seawater desalination for water security
SHAH ALAM, April 22 — The Selangor government is studying the feasibility of a seawater desalination plant to ensure the sustainability of clean water supply in the state, said Infrastructure […]
Johor man charged with bribing police RM18,500 to ignore friends’ criminal histories
JOHOR BAHRU, April 22 — A 31-year-old factory supervisor pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of bribing a police officer with RM18,500 to allegedly […]
Federal Court dismisses challenge against whipping as cruel and inhumane
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — The Federal Court today upheld the constitutionality of whipping, ruling in a split decision that the punitive measure does not violate the fundamental liberties guaranteed by […]