SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Islamic Religious Affairs Department on Wednesday detained three family members suspected of following the Millah Abraham sect declared as deviant. Its Enforcement Division Operations Unit chief Ahmad Zaki Hamzah said those detained were a married couple in their 40s and their 16-year-old son, who does not …
Baca Lagi »Dewan Rakyat passes amendments to Penal Code targeting online fraud with mule accounts
KUALA LUMPUR: The Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2024, aimed at amending the Penal Code (Act 574) to combat online crimes using ‘mule’ accounts for online fraud, was passed in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, presiding over the session, announced that the bill received …
Baca Lagi »River of Life project reaches 81% progress, land value appreciated by 87%, says Dr Zaliha
KUALA LUMPUR: The River of Life (ROL) project which is likely to fail to meet its completion deadline this year has reached progress of 81%, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) said as of June 30, 130 out of the 160 projects under …
Baca Lagi »Court decision on state govt’s move to ban licence renewal as ‘unconstitutional’ is welcoming, says Numbers Forecast Operators
ALOR SETAR: Numbers forecast operators welcome the decision by the Alor Setar High Court that ruled the Kedah state government’s decision to ban the renewal of business premises licences as unconstitutional. In a joint statement, STM Lottery Sdn Bhd (STM Lottery) and Magnum Corporation Sdn Bhd (Magnum) described the ruling …
Baca Lagi »PoP Phase 1 project 99.11% complete, remaining six in Southern Zone, says Teo Nie Ching
KUALA LUMPUR: Phase 1 of the Point of Presence (PoP) Project, involving the installation of 677 PoPs in schools and industrial areas valued at RM673.2mil, has achieved 99.11% completion. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said as of Wednesday (July 10), 671 out of 677 PoPs have been successfully installed, …
Baca Lagi »MDA announces new office bearers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Digital Association (MDA) announced Omnicom Media Group Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Eileen Ooi and REV Media Group chief operating officer Nicholas Sagau as the president and vice-president respectively at its 15th annual general meeting. “I am thrilled and deeply honoured to be elected as the …
Baca Lagi »A significant milestone with the setting up of Malaysia-Uzbekistan Business Chamber
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and Uzbekistan marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations with the inauguration of the Malaysia-Uzbekistan Business Chamber (MUBC). The inaugural meeting was hosted at the Uzbekistan embassy and presided over by the Uzbekistan ambassador to Malaysia Karomiddin Gadoev. The setting up of the MUBC follows the successful …
Baca Lagi »OCBC Malaysia leverages group’s Asean-Greater China network to support customers’ aspirations
KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Bank) is drawing from the combined strength of the Asean-Greater China network of which it is a part to help its customers realise their aspirations. According to OCBC Bank chief executive officer Tan Chor Sen, being part of the OCBC Group, which is …
Baca Lagi »Heavy “losses” of MRT Corp to support socio-economic growth, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR: The heavy financial “losses” of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Corp Sdn Bhd reflects its true purpose in supporting long-term socio-economic growth for the country and people, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said MRT Corp’s incurred losses were due to the high capital expenditure costs to construct both …
Baca Lagi »Sg Bakap polls: Pakatan didn’t lose voters, it was the low turnout, says Chow
GEORGE TOWN: Several factors including the low turnout among non-Malay voters contributed to Pakatan Harapan’s defeat in the July 6 Sungai Bakat state by-election, says Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang Pakatan chairman and Chief Minister said the no-shows could have cost the coalition at least 2,500 votes. He said while …
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