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Clad in black, prisoner Najib quietly attends Abdullah Badawi's wake after court grants temporary release

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was seen at the National Mosque this morning to pay his final respects to his predecessor Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Clad in a b... Read More


Clad in black, Najib quietly attends Abdullah Badawi's wake after court grants temporary release

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was seen at the National Mosque this morning to pay his final respects to his predecessor Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Clad in a b... Read More


Temporary vehicle aid applications exceed 190 but supply remains sufficient, says Selangor exco

SUBANG JAYA, April 8 -- Applicants for temporary vehicle assistance have now risen to more than 190, said Selangor State Investment, Trade, and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han. However, the Ba... Read More


Selangor govt working with Petronas and Gas Malaysia on safety measures following Putra Heights explosion

SUBANG JAYA, April 8 -- The Selangor government is in discussions with Petronas and Gas Malaysia Bhd to implement measures that will prevent a recurrence of the gas pipeline explosion, such as the one... Read More


Electricity and telecom services in Putra Heights to be fully restored by Friday, says Selangor official

SUBANG JAYA, April 8 -- Electricity supply to residential areas affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire will be fully restored by Friday, said Selangor State Infrastructure and Agriculture Com... Read More


High above KL, a watchful wait: The experience of spotting the new moon for Hari Raya

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 -- High above the city at KL Tower, officials from the Federal Territory Mufti's Office stood ready, their eyes fixed on the horizon, awaiting the sliver of light that would det... Read More


Will Raya be on Monday? All eyes on moon sighting as Malaysia prepares for Aidilfitri announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 -- As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims in Malaysia and around the world are preparing for Aidilfitri. However, the exact date is only confirmed close to the event, as the Isla... Read More


All eyes on moon sighting as Malaysia prepare for Aidilfitri announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 -- As Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims in Malaysia and around the world are preparing for Aidilfitri. However, the exact date is only confirmed close to the event, as the Isla... Read More


Easier, better, safer: Malaysians explain why they're returning to malls and bazaars despite online deals for 'baju raya' shopping

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 -- It's nearly midnight, but the shopping street of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman here, also known as Jalan TAR, is still buzzing. Beneath the glow of shop lights and the chatter o... Read More


This year, Muslims will have to pay more for their 'zakat fitrah' ahead of Aidilfitri - here's how the price of rice affected it

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 -- As Ramadan draws to a close in over a week, Muslims are reminded of an important obligation before celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri: paying zakat fitrah. This annual tithe, ... Read More