Perlis Mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin has clarified that his office has no involvement in the alleged misappropriation of RM230 million in zakat funds currently being circulated. He explained that the management and distribution of zakat in the state fall under the jurisdiction of Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis, not the mufti’s…
By HARAPANDAILY When friends become enemies – the anti-Anwar agenda It’s no secret now that Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli is behaving more like the leader of the opposition that a stalwart of PKR and Pakatan Harapan. Every other day he is trying to do a podcast or making claims and allegations against a government that…
Communications Minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Cabinet ministers are ready to follow any orders on salary reductions. He noted that the issue had been discussed, but any decision ultimately rests with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “I’m ready to accept any orders from the Prime Minister. “Minister salaries from day one saw cuts, so…
Authorities have confirmed that one Malaysian was among eight people killed after a helicopter crashed in a dense forest on Indonesia’s Borneo island. According to AFP, the Airbus helicopter, operated by local company Matthew Air Nusantara, lost contact with air traffic control about five minutes after taking off from West Kalimantan province on Thursday morning….
Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has assured that the supply position of medical devices in the country remains stable and under control despite the global energy crisis. As part of proactive efforts, the Medical Device Authority (MDA) under MOH has finalised a strategic agreement with China to increase the supply of resin and naphtha raw…
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an individual suspected of spreading false news involving the supply of approximately 329,000 barrels of diesel fuel to the Philippines. MCMC in a statement today said, authorities have confirmed that the diesel belongs to trading company Vitol, and not to Petronas or the Malaysian Government. The…
Malaysia is set for stronger economic growth after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2026 real GDP forecast to 4.7 per cent. The revised projection represents an increase of 0.4 percentage points from its earlier estimate. The IMF, in its April 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) released today, also projected the country’s economy to…
UMNO Supreme Council (MKT) member, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan suggested that the Johor and Melaka state elections be put on hold amid ongoing instability caused by the crisis in West Asia. Ahmad, who is also the Deputy Chairman of UMNO Johor, said he would raise the matter during the MKT meeting scheduled for April…
Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail today said police have so far found no evidence linking the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to the alleged “corporate mafia” activities. However, he emphasised that the probe is still ongoing, with several individuals both within the country and overseas, already identified for questioning. “From the initial stage…
Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his gratitude to Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian for giving assurances that Malaysian ships carrying crude oil would be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He said, Malaysia now has sufficient fuel supply to meet local consumption needs until June Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026,…
