Malaysians working in Johor Bahru say that a monthly salary of around RM3,000 is no longer enough to live comfortably due to the high cost of living in the city. While such an income might still be considered moderate or manageable in other states, the situation in Johor Bahru appears markedly different. Due to its…
BN Chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that the move made by 14 Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblymen to withdraw support from Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun is a decision made by the party’s state leadership. He however admitted that the party’s top leadership had been informed about the action…
Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun today confirmed he will continue carrying out his duties as Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan despite 14 Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblymen withdrawing their support Aminuddin said he had received advice from the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, to remain in office after presenting the latest political…
Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has launched an investigation into a staff member after a video showing a cigarette butt being thrown from a council vehicle went viral. MBSA emphasizes that it will not compromise with any misconduct. All employees must always comply with the rules, maintain the image of the public service and be…
Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS) has denied any connection to the alleged embezzlement of approximately RM230 million in zakat funds, stressing that the case is unrelated to the institution or its management. Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Khaidzir Shahari said, Zakat Selangor operates as the official zakat institution of the State of Selangor under the supervision of…
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…
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…
