A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency helicopter that made an emergency water landing near Pulau Angsa yesterday was recovered with the assistance of the aircraft maintenance company this afternoon. “It was brought to the Port Klang jetty before being taken to the Subang Maritime Air Station at 3.30am for further action. “The helicopter is one of…
The government would review salary scheme for the police, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah along with salary structure of the civil service. He admitted that the salary and allowances given to police personnel are still low and insufficient, especially for those in urban cities. “The government alongside the ministry are…
Australian companies have shown interest to invest a total of RM24.5 billion in Malaysia, including expansion of existing investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the intention was expressed to him during his meeting with more than 20 Australian companies in Melbourne on Tuesday, the second…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim defended his Sinophobia remark in view of the growing competition between China and the United States. He also underlined the fact that Malaysia is free to trade with any of its trading partners. “We are fiercely independent. We do not want to be dictated by any force while we…
Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook believes that the implementation of an electronic driving test system (eTesting) will effectively eradicate bribery and uphold the integrity of exams. The etesting system will be introduced at three driving institutes next month according to Loke, he later added that candidates may take the regular driving test or opt for…
Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang was questioned by federal police today regarding a statement he made on February 20, purportedly targeting the Malay Rulers. The interrogation lasted slightly over an hour, signalling heightened scrutiny over his remarks. Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman, Hadi’s special officer, informed reporters who were outside the Pas headquarters earlier…
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted renewable energy, green tech, digital advancements, and food security as critical avenues for Malaysia and Australia to explore further cooperation. “Malaysia could substantially benefit from Australia’s advancements” he said. “I think renewable energy, green technology and digital, and, of course, food security is important and is something…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that his government would consider reconvening search operations for the ill fated MH370 that had disappeared a decade ago. “We have taken the position that if the compelling case, evidence, that needs to be reopened, we will certainly be happy to reopen,” Anwar told reporters when asked about…
Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun is puzzled to hear allegations by former US journalist Christine Hill. She had claimed that she was constantly sexually harassed while walking in Kuala Lumpur. Fong questioned why Hill had lodged a police report, reported China Press. Guang Ming Daily highlighted the case of an elderly Chinese man and…
Kedah Ruler Sultan Sallehuddin ibni Sultan Badlishah cautioned the state and federal governments to reach a consensus or else Malaysia would crumble like House of Cards. While political differences should be celebrated, animosity must not, he said in his royal address at the first meeting of the second session of the Kedah legislative assembly. To…
