Perikatan to inform Dewan Rakyat Speaker opposition leader seat now vacant, says Samsuri

Perikatan to inform Dewan Rakyat Speaker opposition leader seat now vacant, says Samsuri

PETALING JAYA, April 12 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) reportedly plans to formally inform the Dewan Rakyat Speaker that the post of opposition leader is now vacant. According to Free Malaysia Today, PN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said coalition secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has been tasked with preparing the letter, which will be […]

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Penang cuts quit rent to RM50 for non-Muslim worship sites, cemeteries and charities

Penang cuts quit rent to RM50 for non-Muslim worship sites, cemeteries and charities

GEORGE TOWN, April 12 — Non-Muslim houses of worship, cemeteries, charitable bodies and non-profit organisations in Penang will be eligible for a nominal quit rent rate of RM50 per lot following the latest revision. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the initiative is part of improvements made by the state government to the quit rent

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MACC tracks RM203m foreign fund flows linked to ex-CEO in share sale scandal

MACC tracks RM203m foreign fund flows linked to ex-CEO in share sale scandal

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigators have allegedly found indications of an alleged abuse-of-power scheme involving a former chief executive officer (CEO) of a government statutory body over share sales involving public funds. A MACC source said the individual is believed to have determined the terms and purchase price of the

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Free rabies vaccination campaign underway across Kuching this month, says SSPCA

Free rabies vaccination campaign underway across Kuching this month, says SSPCA

KUCHING, April 11 — The Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) will be conducting its Free Rabies Vaccination Campaign across Kuching this month to help protect both pets and the wider public. SSPCA in a Facebook post said oral rabies vaccines (ORV) have also been deployed for stray dogs as part of

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Consul general urges enhanced Sarawak–Indonesia coordination to address border development challenges

Consul general urges enhanced Sarawak–Indonesia coordination to address border development challenges

KUCHING, April 11 — Stronger and more coordinated efforts between Sarawak and Indonesia are needed to advance the development of border regions, said Indonesian Consul General in Kuching Dr Abdullah Zulkifli. Presenting a paper on strategic collaboration at an international seminar in Sambas on April 8, he said discussions among participants highlighted the need for

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Armizan: Over 71 tonnes of surplus food redistributed nationwide during Ramadan 2026 under i-FB initiative

Armizan: Over 71 tonnes of surplus food redistributed nationwide during Ramadan 2026 under i-FB initiative

KOTA KINABALU, April 11 — A total of 71.3 tonnes of surplus food was rescued nationwide during Ramadan 2026 under the Ihsan Food Bank (i-FB) initiative led by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the i-FB@Ramadan Bazaar programme involved 119 bazaars and 2,875 volunteers. In

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AirBorneo fleet to grow to three jets by July as Sarawak targets stronger regional connectivity, says Abang Johari

AirBorneo fleet to grow to three jets by July as Sarawak targets stronger regional connectivity, says Abang Johari

MIRI, April 11 — Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo is expected to have three jet aircraft by July, operating routes connecting Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu and Jakarta. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state government is also extending the runway at Limbang Airport to enable the jetliners operated by AirBorneo to land safely.

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