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Law minister reveals full pardons for 106 prisoners, reduced sentences for 44 others

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 -- A total of 106 prisoners were granted full pardons last year from 2006, while 44 others had their sentences reduced. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Inst... Read More


Ministers made 236 overseas trips in 2024, cost RM44m, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 -- Malaysian Cabinet members undertook a total of 236 official trips abroad last year, according to Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said the total expenditur... Read More


What we know about: Op Sky, the MACC probe that found local celebs shilling for syndicate getting dodgy loans for blacklisted civil servants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- What started as an investigation into unusual loan approvals has now unravelled into a full-blown corruption and money laundering scandal. Dubbed Op Sky, the Malaysian Anti-Co... Read More


Dual 5G network: U Mobile to move forward with development this month after award notice

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's newly appointed second 5G network access provider, is expected to receive an award notice this month, subject to the approval of its Detailed Busin... Read More


Health Ministry orders supplier to replace substandard fabric likened to 'shrouds' for nurse uniforms

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has requested the replacement of nurse uniforms supplied by Peluang Kristal (M) Sdn Bhd due to the poor quality of fabric used. Health Minister Da... Read More


HR Minister says Bangladeshis top foreign workers in Malaysia at 899,000, but still under govt ceiling of 15pc total employed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 -- Bangladeshi citizens make up the largest percentage of foreign workers in Malaysia at about 898,970 people, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. He said the presence of f... Read More


Malaysia to outline new protocols for Muslims in interfaith events

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 -- The government is set to issue new guidelines for Muslim participation in Non-Muslim celebrations and ceremonies, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Af... Read More


Almost RM13b allocated to ease cost of living, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 -- The federal government allocated almost RM13 billion to address the issue of the cost of living, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. She said an additional ... Read More