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Cabinet greenlights RM10b rapid transit project for JB, Loke confirms
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The federal government has approved the long-awaited rapid transit project aimed at alleviating chronic traffic congestion here, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. Speaking at […]
Labuan Corp lodges police report over viral online casino allegation tied to Pulau Papan
LABUAN, May 17 — Labuan Corporation (LC) has lodged a police report calling for a thorough investigation into a viral Facebook post that allegedly tarnished its image by linking it […]
Thunderstorms to lash large swathes of Malaysia until late evening
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for states across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, cautioning residents to brace for heavy rain, […]
Saifuddin Nasution: JS‑SEZ proof of Madani govt’s economic strategy success, accounts for 66pc of Johor investments
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is proof of the effectiveness of the Madani Government’s strategy in translating economic prosperity into direct […]
Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi quit PKR, will vacate Pandan and Setiawangsa seats
PETALING JAYA, May 17 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said they will vacate the Pandan and Setiawangsa seats tomorrow. In the announcement of their takeover […]
Philippines asks top court to allow arrest of Duterte’s drug war chief for ICC trial
MANILA, May 17 — The Philippines said it has asked the country’s Supreme Court to allow it to arrest ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s chief drug war enforcer to stand trial in […]
Samsung strike threat puts South Korea on edge with chip giant tied to quarter of exports
SEOUL, May 17 — South Korea will pursue ‌all options, including emergency arbitration, to avoid ​a labour strike at the country’s biggest employer Samsung Electronics and to minimise any damage […]
Chow Kon Yeow urges Pakatan not to be complacent in Penang stronghold
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chow Kon Yeow has reminded the coalition not to be lulled into complacency by its dominance in the state over […]
Senior police officer arrested over late-night extortion at Bukit Bintang restaurant
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) was arrested last Thursday for allegedly being involved in an extortion case involving RM5,000 in cash in an incident […]
Rafizi Ramli, Nik Nazmi take over Malaysian United Party
PETALING JAYA, May 17 — A year after their departure from the Cabinet, PKR’s Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad today announced that they will take over […]