HULU SELANGOR: Construction work on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor has reached an average of 65 per cent as of April, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said that in Selangor, particularly, the project has progressed by more than 26 per cent …

GEORGE TOWN: The construction of Mutiara Line, Penang’s first light rail transit (LRT) project, will be according to schedule despite a minor amendment to the original plan. Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim said everything would be carried out on time, adding that there …

HULU SELANGOR: Independent candidate Nyau Ke Xin has launched a manifesto outlining 20 initiatives as part of her campaign for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, aimed at improving the quality of life for the constituency’s residents and fostering development in the region. The key points include a commitment to scrutinise …

PUTRAJAYA: It’s a family affair at the Star Education Fair 2024 as students made their way to the IOI Grand Exhibition and Convention Centre with their parents and siblings in tow. Ameera Ruslan, 18, and her family were among the early birds, arriving at 10am for the first day of …

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia’s latest position in the Press Freedom Index is still considered good compared to the previous government, says Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said that although Malaysia was ranked 107th based on the 2024 World Press Freedom Index Report published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday (May …

KOTA KINABALU: Over 4.75 million trees were planted in Sabah, which accounted for about 60% of the target set by the state for 2023. This achievement was among those summarised in the Sabah Forestry Department’s (SFD) 269-page annual report, which also outlined its efforts towards achieving sustainable forest management (SFM) …

KLANG: A 44-year-old company driver who was charged with drug possession over three years ago escaped the gallows after being acquitted by the High Court here on Monday (April 29). Ragu Krishnan of Taman Klang Jaya who faced three charges of possessing heroin and methamphetamine was discharged and freed by …

A college student in China with congenital heart disease died suddenly after being forced by her teacher to take part in sport despite her medical history, her family has claimed. The first-year student at Baicheng Medical College in northeastern Jilin province had the seizure while running with her classmates on …

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Forestry Department has been urged to identify more potential economic activities from the industry that can generate higher income for the state. Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said this is to achieve a RM165mil revenue target from forestry activities including from forest reserves, government …

IPOH: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lambasted certain parties for questioning the government’s intent to offer a 13% hike in civil servants’ salaries. The Prime Minister said such an action should not be disputed because the increase is in recognition of the contribution and sacrifices by government personnel such as …