Nation

Unemployed man claims trial to sex trafficking

KUALA LUMPUR: An unemployed man pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here on Wednesday (Nov 20) to three charges of trafficking three Indonesian women for prostitution last month.

Nation

No decision yet on cooking oil subsidy withdrawal, says Fuziah

KUALA LUMPUR: No decision has been made yet about the withdrawal of subsidised cooking oil, says Fuziah Salleh.

Nation

Dr Wee expresses condolences over passing of local journo Benjamin Tan

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has expressed his condolences over the passing of local journalist Benjamin Tan Zhi Wei.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah's RM20bil financial rights worth fighting for, says Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah must rely on its own efforts, creativity and unity to overcome financial constraints and drive development, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.

Sabah & Sarawak

Former CEO of Sabah-owner mineral company quizzed by MACC

KOTA KINABALU: Jontih Enggihon, the former chief executive officer of a state-owned mineral company, is being quizzed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with alleged bribery videos involving a businessman and state assemblymen.

Nation

45 police officers arrested for bribery from Jan - Sept 2024, says Ayob Khan

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 45 policemen and officers were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) from January to September this year on suspicion of receiving bribes and abuse of power, says Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

Nation

Manhunt for two involved in gang-raping teenage girl

LARUT: Police are hunting two local men in connection with a gang rape involving a minor girl in the Redang Panjang area here that occurred last April.

Nation

Thunderstorms, strong winds expected over west coast of peninsula until 9pm

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over parts of Peninsular Malaysia, including Selangor, Penang and Putrajaya.

Nation

More registrations under Padu expected in phase 2, says Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA: Registrations for the second phase of the government's Central Database Hub (Padu) will open after the Cabinet approves several criteria currently being refined by the ministries involved, says Rafizi Ramli.

Nation

Fuel prices Nov 21-27: Unchanged across the board

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged, at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre respectively, from Nov 21 to 27.

Nation

Housewife pleads guilty to supporting Islamic State, possessing terror-linked items

KUALA LUMPUR: A housewife pleaded guilty in the High Court here on Wednesday (Nov 20) to two counts of supporting and possessing materials linked to the Islamic State group.

Nation

Unicef, Malaysia celebrate 70 years of partnership for children's well-being

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Malaysia commemorated 70 years of partnership on Wednesday (Nov 20) championing the rights and well-being of children across the nation to celebrate World Children’s Day.

Nation

Sabah government to fight child marriages with legal reforms

KOTA KINABALU: The state government will enact legal reforms to address child marriages within indigenous communities while recognising the complex cultural practices and poverty that contribute to the problem.

Nation

2.41 million tourists visit Sabah in nine months, bringing RM5.62bil revenue

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has welcomed 2.41 million domestic and international tourists in the first nine months of this year, 39% of whom are from China, the state assembly was told.

Nation

60% off traffic summonses at Two Years of Madani Government programme

PETALING JAYA: Motorists can get up to 60% off their traffic summonses at the upcoming Two Years of Madani Government (2TM) programme beginning Friday (Nov 22).

Nation

7,900 companies implemented e-invoicing system so far, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 7,900 companies have implemented the e-invoicing system, with 87 million e-invoices generated as of Nov 19, says Lim Hui Ying.

Sabah & Sarawak

Business licences never issued to Chinese tourists holidaying in Semporna, says Sabah minister

KOTA KINABALU: No licences have been issued to Chinese tourists in order for them to run businesses while they are holidaying in the east coast Semporna district, says Datuk Christina Liew.

Nation

5th WAPC to share rare insights into policy-making by government, global leaders

PETALING JAYA: This Dec 2 the public will get a rare look into how policies, strategies, and trends are developed by both federal and state governments during the fifth World Association Presidents’ Conference (WAPC).

Nation

Girl died from falling off bicycle, not hit-and-run, say cops

SUNGAI BULOH: The 10-year-old girl who was found seriously hurt on the road in Kuang has died.

Nation

Explore auctions with fun

KUALA LUMPUR: Ng Chan Mau and Co Sdn Bhd, Owner Auction (M) Sdn Bhd and Lapan Art Auction has announced the November Auction Carnival — Malaysia’s first-ever auction event combining over 200 properties, more than 100 auto vehicles and a selection of fine art paintings in a lively carnival atmosphere.