Maximum compound on Summer Bay Resort doesn’t hamper MOTAC
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Maximum compound on Summer Bay Resort doesn’t hamper MOTAC

The maximum compound imposed on Summer Bay Resort in Lang Tengah Island in Terengganu was imposed by the Kuala Terengganu City Council as the matter comes under the jurisdiction of the local council. “That however would not hinder the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in promoting interesting tourism products that encompasses ecotourism, arts,…

Lim slaps RM5 million in damages for defamation over allegations by PN’s Dr Afif
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Lim slaps RM5 million in damages for defamation over allegations by PN’s Dr Afif

DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng is claiming RM5 million in damages from Dr Afif Bahardin (PN-Taman Medan) in Selangor over defamatory statements that the latter made via a TikTok video on May 2nd. Afif had claimed that during his term as Penang exco of PKR, Lim who was Finance Minister had not provided funds amounting…

Uncle Roger’s restaurant coming soon to Malaysia 
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Uncle Roger’s restaurant coming soon to Malaysia 

Malaysian food comedian Nigel Ng, also known as Uncle Roger has hinted at opening a restaurant in Malaysia later this year.  He said this in his latest video titled “Uncle Roger Miss Anthony Bourdain.”  The video was a tribute to the late American chef Anthony Bourdain.  “Another reason to go to Malaysia: Uncle Roger is…

Over 100,000 affordable houses are ready for lower income bracket
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Over 100,000 affordable houses are ready for lower income bracket

The Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced that his ministry has finished constructing a total of 101,516 affordable housing units for the lower-income group. “This commitment is ongoing. Under the Budget 2024, 19 new PPR projects are being built including 6,006 units that will benefit approximately 24,000 low-income households. “We are now…

Identity theft crisis: Wong’s photos used in dozens of fake accounts
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Identity theft crisis: Wong’s photos used in dozens of fake accounts

Datin Wong Mei Choo has been a victim of scammers over the past few months. She is the wife of Malaysia’s badminton legend, Datuk Lee Chong Wei. Scammers have been using her photos and identities to create at least 50 fake accounts falsely claiming that her husband endorses a Japanese air conditioning brand. She had…

No compromise on sovereignty, talks to continue over South China Sea dispute
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No compromise on sovereignty, talks to continue over South China Sea dispute

Malaysia will not compromise on its sovereignty, said Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin.  “The government is resolute in not compromising on matters relating to our country’s sovereignty. “From the beginning, we have been firm in defending our sovereignty and we will continue to utilise existing platforms to negotiate with China (on the matter). “We…

Kelvin Yii hammers Umno Youth chief over matriculation issue
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Kelvin Yii hammers Umno Youth chief over matriculation issue

Dapsy National urges Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh to cease making futile suggestions that only serve to disrupt racial harmony, said DAPSY chief Kelvin Yii. He was responding to Akaml’s proposal that proficiency in the Malay language should be a prerequisite for entry into matriculation courses. “Akmal does not need to make pointless…

Najib’s bid to obtain supplementary decree fails
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Najib’s bid to obtain supplementary decree fails

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak failed to initiate a judicial review against the government to compel the production of a purported “supplementary decree” from the former Agong that would enable him to serve his remainder jail term under house arrest. High Court judge Amarjeet Singh said that there was no arguable case that…