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Bank Negara made recommendation on successor, says Zeti

The outgoing Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz says the bank's board has made a recommendation on her successor. She said Putrajaya would decide and submit the name to the...

Sanusi Junid says working with opposition is to save Umno

An Umno veteran has defended banding together with opposition leaders against party president Datuk Seri Najib Razak, saying he is doing it because he does not want to see Umno and the Barisan...

Petronas respects Putrajaya’s decision on Dr Mahathir

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) respects any decision taken by the government on the position of adviser to the national oil company. "The appointment is the prerogative of the government,"...

Police warn against seditious speeches as Najib’s critics prepare for March 27 gathering

Police have warned of firm action against those who make speeches deemed seditious at the Save Malaysia gathering on March 27, where continuing calls for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's...

Pro-Umno blogger pays RM4,300 fine for assaulting foreign worker

Blogger Wan Muhammad Asri Wan Deris, who pleaded guilty to three charges of assault of a foreign worker, was ordered to pay a RM4,300 fine by the Kuala Lumpur magistrate's court...

Citizens’ Declaration a gimmick to topple national leader, says Annuar Musa

The Citizens' Declaration is only a gimmick to evoke the people's sentiments to bring down a national leader, said Umno information chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa today. He said the country had a...

Johnson & Johnson powder safe for use, says Health D-G

The formulation of talcum powder marketed by Johnson & Johnson in Malaysia meets the requirements under the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. Director-General of Health...

Sarawak increases welfare aid to help with living costs

Ahead of the impending state election, Sarawak has increased the amount of welfare aid for recipients across the state, its welfare minister announced today. Women, Welfare, and Family...

Maritime authorities nab 5 Indonesians off Malacca

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained five Indonesian men suspected of attempting to infiltrate Malaysian waters in an operation codenamed "Operasi Satria Selatan" in Pulau Undan...

Heat pushes electricity demand on peninsula to all-time high

The exceptionally hot weather over the past few days has pushed electricity consumption to its highest in peninsular Malaysia, recording an all-time peak demand of 17,175 megawatts (MW) on...

More specialists needed to meet demand, says health minister

The government aims to increase the number of specialist doctors each year from 450 to 1,000 to overcome the shortage of such doctors in government hospitals nationwide. Health Minister Datuk...

Gathering tomorrow to protest Dr Mahathir’s role in movement to oust Najib

Opposition supporters are gathering tomorrow night to protest former Umno strongman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s involvement in a new citizen’s movement. The gathering is a sign that response to...

Malaysia to celebrate World Men’s Day on November 19

Malaysia will celebrate World Men's Day for the first time on November 19, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim. She said several parties had...

Bank Negara reforms put Malaysia on solid footing, says Zeti

Various financial reforms undertaken by Bank Negara Malaysia to strengthen financial institutions have put Malaysia on a solid platform that enabled the economy to remain stable despite external...

BSI Singapore banker involved in 1MDB investigation leaves

Yak Yew Chee, a BSI Bank Singapore executive whose financial accounts were frozen as part of a probe related to a Malaysian government fund, left the bank last month, according to the...

MACC denies arresting bank CEO in Sabah

There has been no arrest of a bank chief executive officer (CEO) in Sabah by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over corruption, said Sabah MACC director Datuk Shaharom Nizam Abd...

Umno Deputy Divisional Chiefs’ club voices support for Najib

The Umno Deputy Divisional Chiefs' Club (TKUB) today expressed its support for Datuk Seri Najib Razak as prime minister and party president. TKUB president Datuk Norizan Ali said the club,...

Sexual abuse is not ‘Fifty Shades’ romance, says women’s rights group

Women and migrants' rights group Tenaganita today warned against the message of the book and adapted movie "Fifty Shades of Grey" after a woman the group rescued was found to have been tortured...

Discussion on crane tragedy compensation to enter final stage, says Tabung Haji

The Tabung Haji top management will leave for Saudi Arabia next month to discuss the date for compensation payout for victims who were injured and next-of-kin of those who perished in the Mecca...

Adenan welcomes government programmes in Sarawak

Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem today thanked the federal government, particularly its ministers, who had a "caring attitude for Sarawak". He said he welcomed any programmes...