10-hour CIQ computer system breakdown causes massive Friday jams for lorries travelling to Singapore
A major breakdown in the computer system for the collection of levies caused massive traffic jams involving lorries travelling to Singapore via the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex.
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While Malaysia and India grapple over Zakir, Malaysian police warn him to behave
Police have issued a stern warning to controversial preacher Zakir Naik to “behave” himself in Malaysia while Putrajaya and New Delhi are still grappling over his extradition to face criminal charges in India.
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2-year-old girl in Malaysia dies after accidentally being left in car
Sabah: A two-year-old girl in Sabah, Malaysia died on Wednesday (Jun 12) after she was left in her mother’s car for more than two hours.
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Malaysian police detain Azmin’s accuser in sex video scandal
Malaysian police detained government official Muhammad Haziq Abdul Aziz yesterday evening, two days after …
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Starfresh bottled drinking water from Malaysia recalled after bacteria detected
A brand of bottled drinking water imported from Malaysia has been recalled in Singapore after bacteria was detected in the product, the Singapore Food Agency said on Wednesday (Jun 12).
Chong Wei calls it quits
Former world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei has announced his retirement from professional badminton after an illustrious 19-year career.
Global badminton stars pay tribute to Chong Wei
“Going to court alone. No one is with me anymore,” China’s badminton star Lin Dan posted Thursday (June 13) on social media Weibo following the announcement of Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s retirement.
Umno leaders call sex clip implicating minister vile, a grave sin
Umno Youth chief Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki urged the public not to spread or share a homosexual video clip that allegedly features a minister, saying the act is akin to defamation which is a grave sin in Islam.
Bloomberg report: Malaysia’s stock market, once deemed world’s worst, on the rebound
After months of scrimping on public spending, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is showing signs of easing its purse strings and reviving large state projects as investors return to Malaysia.
Singapore man sues Malaysia’s Immigration Dept for RM2.67m over ‘inhuman’ detention
A Singaporean man has filed a lawsuit against Malaysia’s Immigration Department, seeking RM2.67 million in compensation for his 37-day detention in an over-crowded cell.
Did Mat Sabu blunder in admitting Malaysian Navy weaker than China’s? Experts say minister was factual
There is nothing wrong with Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu saying — at a recent international defence summit — the Malaysian Navy is inferior to that of China’s, analysts said.
Three elephants found poisoned in Malaysia’s Johor
Three elephants were poisoned to death near a palm oil plantation in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor, officials said Friday (Jun 7), in the latest case of the endangered creatures being killed near human settlements.
Jeffrey Ong was arrested in a hotel in Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian police
Jeffrey Ong, the lawyer who allegedly absconded with more than S$33 million of his client’s money, was arrested last week at a hotel in the town of Cheras in Malaysia’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian police said.
Malaysian civil society speaks out after Mahathir bypasses Cabinet in anti-graft chief appointment
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s admission that he did not consult the Cabinet before appointing a new anti-corruption chief has raised eyebrows, with the civil society noting on Thursday (Jun 6) that the move went against institutional reforms promised by the government.
Malaysia: Another Crisis Looming?
Love him or hate him, Mahathir Mohamed during his first stint as prime minister was able to instill a great sense of national pride and unity.
Singaporeans also covered by new selfie verification rule for Grab in Malaysia
All Grab users in Malaysia will soon have to do a one-time selfie verification in order to use the app in the country to meet regulatory requirements.
Study: Malaysia is the slowest marathon nation
The State of Running 2019 study carried out by athletic shoe review site Run Repeat and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), analysed some 107.9 million race results from over 70,000 events.
Malaysia set to become preferred location for semiconductor industry
Malaysia is poised to become the preferred location for international companies looking to expand their semiconductor businesses, especially in the wafer fabrication (fab) industry.
US to sell RM80 million spy drones to Malaysia as tension mounts over China
Malaysia is buying 12 surveillance drones worth US$19 million (RM79.5 million) from the US, in a move seen as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to boost its allies’ intelligence-gathering capabilities amid the escalating tension with China.