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Ad-hoc public holidays an 'unhealthy economic habit' that must stop, says SME association

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta) has urged the government to stop declaring "surprise" public holidays, calling it an "unhealthy economic habit" that pl... Read More


'Case closed': Anwar says 40pc Sabah revenue right final, court move only to protect credibility of past leaders

KOTA KINABALU, March 16 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that the federal government is not appealing the High Court's decision on Sabah's 40 per cent revenue entitlement. In... Read More


Over 10,000 beneficiaries begin receiving payouts from Singapore Islamic council SS$4.3m Ramadan support package

SINGAPORE, March 15 -- More than 10,500 beneficiaries of a special Ramadan support programme have begun receiving financial assistance under a S$4.3 million (RM13.2 millioN) package disbursed by the I... Read More


Guan Eng: Malaysia set for RM1.6b windfall from 2019 samurai bond

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 -- Malaysia is poised to record a RM1.6 billion profit from its 2019 samurai bond issuance, thanks to the significant depreciation of the Japanese yen against the ringgit. Form... Read More


Wisdom in empowering Magistrate to intervene in property dispute to prevent breach of peace - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, March 15 -- Malaysia's main legislation relating to criminal justice and its process are based on Indian law. These include the Penal Code (Revised-1997) (Act 574), the Evidence Act 1950... Read More


Johari: US-Malaysia ART now void after Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US is no longer valid, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed. The ... Read More


Four suspects nabbed for Putrajaya Line cable theft after joint Prasarana-PDRM operation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 -- Police have arrested four men suspected of stealing cables along the MRT Putrajaya Line, a crime that caused a three-day service disruption and affected thousands of commuter... Read More


Parang-wielding duo robs Desa Setapak FamilyMart, flees with over RM6,000 in cash and valuables

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 -- Police are hunting for two men armed with machetes who robbed a FamilyMart convenience store in Desa Setapak early Friday morning, escaping with more than RM6,000 in cash and... Read More


Anwar announces extra public holiday for Hari Raya - either March 20 or 23 depending on moon sighting

KOTA KINABALU, March 14 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional public holiday for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, allowing Malaysians more time to trave... Read More


Driving test fees in Singapore to rise from March 13, first increase since 2016

SINGAPORE, March 14 -- Fees for driving, riding, and theory tests in Singapore will increase starting from Friday (March 13), marking the first revision of these charges since 2016. CNA reported that... Read More