PETALING JAYA, Selangor: Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub’s resignation as Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president recently was merely a personal decision. Acting FAM President, Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi, reiterated said that there was no ‘unknown hand’ behind Joehari’s decision to relinquish the number one position of the governing body
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is projected to settle at RM4.27 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, on a slight rebound in US dollar strength and reduced support from Malaysia’s trade account. However, AmBank Group’s chief economist, Firdaos Rosli, said the trading range for the next few months
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended the full rehearsal for the 2025 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya, where he also took time to greet parade officials. Anwar arrived at the venue at 8.38 am and was welcomed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the Chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: In celebration of this year’s National Month, Malaysia’s homegrown animated hero BoBoiBoy is bringing back his two blockbuster films BoBoiBoy The Movie (2016) and BoBoiBoy Movie 2 (2019) to the silver screen and on-demand platforms, adding joy and excitement to the Merdeka festivities for Malaysians. The films, produced by Monsta, will be screened
GEORGE TOWN: Behind the smooth daily operations of Rapid Penang buses lies a group of ‘silent heroes’ who work tirelessly to keep the vehicles safe and roadworthy, shouldering the heavy responsibility of safeguarding thousands of passengers each day. Among them is senior technician Mohamad Afnan Mohd Shatir, 35, a specialist in bus wiring
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in various strategic areas during the 26th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders’ Consultation (ALC) held today. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the areas of cooperation include trade, investment, energy, maritime affairs, education, agriculture, and food security. “Malaysia also welcomes Royal
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 98.8 per cent of the target of 500,000 affordable housing units under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) has been successfully achieved so far, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, said as of last June, a total
KEPALA BATAS: A man had a narrow escape after his motorcycle was crushed by a fallen tree near Masjid Jamek Nurussaadah near Lahar Tabut Penaga, here, early this morning. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant operations director John Sagun Francis, said his department received an emergency call at 4.55
NAIROBI, Kenya: A convicted wildlife trafficker, formerly listed on an Interpol Red Notice, and his accomplice have been arrested in Kenya for illegally possessing rhino horn, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, reported Xinhua. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said in a statement that Kenyan national, Feisal Mohamed Ali, and his accomplice
BUTTERWORTH, Penang: A Grade S41 government department director in Perlis pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today to a charge of abusing her position by recommending her husband’s company for a programme eight years ago. Hanita Ahmad, 57, was accused of abusing her position by recommending her husband’s company,
