CYBERJAYA : Malaysia successfully maintained its position as the ninth-largest exporter of high-technology goods out of 143 countries worldwide in 2023, the highest recognition it has achieved in the past decade. Datuk Seri Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad, secretary-general of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), said that Malaysias high-tech exports increased by US$2 billion (US$1 = RM4.40) to reach US$127 billion in 2023. He said high-tech exports comprised 58.69 per cent of total ..

PUTRAJAYA : The Ministry of Health (MOH) has received approval to increase the On-Call Duty Allowance (ETAP) for health workers and an announcement on the matter will be made later, said its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He stressed that the welfare aspect of health workers has always been fought for and has been his priority throughout his leadership at MOH. We have already received approval for the increase in the active allowance or ETAP, we just need to announce the amount, I have ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Four individuals, including a woman, were charged in the Magistrates Court here today with the murder of a man at Taman Batu Metropolitan, Sentul, last week. Mustafa Samsuddin, 46, S.R. Gawthaman, 29, Mohamad Sharaf Abdullah, 22, and P. Meenatchi, 50, nodded to indicate they understood the charge when it was read out to them before Magistrate Farah Nabihah Muhamad Dan. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The accused are charged with ..

PETALING JAYA : The Education Ministry has publicly apologised following an error involving the national flag, Jalur Gemilang, in the recently released Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results analysis report. In a statement issued today, the ministry confirmed that all printed copies of the report have been recalled and are currently being corrected. ALSO READ : Displaying Jalur Gemilang without crescent must never happen again Aaron The error, which sparked criticism online, has ..

PUTRAJAYA : PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains tight-lipped about the possibility of re-election in several of the partys divisions. This followed a handful of PKRs bigwigs, believed to be aligned to its party deputy president Rafizi Ramli, losing out to their respective opponents in the partys divisional poll. They include present cabinet members and MPs who are well recognised by the public. You need to ask the JPP (partys election committee), the prime minister said in response ..

PUTRAJAYA : More than half, or 57.8 per cent, of 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates did not sit for the examination, with work cited as the main reason. Education director-general Datuk Azman Adnan said among the reasons for working were family financial pressure, lifestyle choices and other factors. Based on a review by the Ministry of Education (MoE), other contributing reasons included family-related issues (35.5 per cent), health problems (4.7 per cent), and several more. Azman ..

KUANTAN : The development of the International Space Port in Pahang is expected to be completed as early as the next three to five years, said state Investment, Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Mohamad Najib. He said the facility, which will be the first international rocket launch site in Southeast Asia, is expected to create 2,350 job opportunities and generate economic spillover effects, particularly in the tourism and research sectors. I ..

KUALA BERANG : Police recorded 12,110 cases of online fraud or scam throughout the country in the first three months of this year, involving losses of RM573.7 million. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department acting director, Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the number of cases from January to March showed an increase compared to the last three months of last year, namely October to December, which recorded 10,715 cases involving losses of RM519.9 million. In Terengganu, 1,251 cases of ..

KOTA BHARU : Kelantan is set to introduce its own rice brand this August, following the anticipated completion of the Darul Naim Rice and Paddy Mill in Meranti, Pasir Mas, ahead of the years first harvesting season. State Agriculture, Agro-food Industry and Commodities Committee chairman Datuk Tuan Mohd Saripudin Tuan Ismail said the mill would produce five-kilogramme packets of rice under the Darul Naim brand, and is expected to create over 100 job opportunities for local residents. He said ..

PETALING JAYA : A man, believed to be in his 30s, was caught after attempting to disguise himself as a food delivery rider while committing robbery and snatch theft. The suspects plan was foiled when a group of p-hailing riders took swift action, chasing him for 12km from a supermarket in Bachang to Malim. ALSO READ : Delivery rider under investigation for offensive racial message The dramatic pursuit was captured in a viral social media clip, showing the suspect in black being restrained by ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Ramli Ngah Talib, has been appointed as the ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang, effective May 1, 2025. He received the instrument of appointment from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during the Presentation of the Instrument of Appointment Ceremony at Dewan Singgahsana Kecil, Istana Negara, here today. At the ceremony, Rahim, 84, was also conferred the Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara (SMN) award which carries the title Tun. Ramlis ..

PETALING JAYA : The Ministry of Transport Malaysia (MOT) has announced that a total revenue of RM24,022,793 was generated from the recent bidding exercise for the special vehicle registration number series A___A. Held from Apr 19 to 23 in conjunction with the 79th Anniversary of the Road Transport Department (JPJ), a total of 24,470 individuals participated, with 6,746 bidders successfully securing their preferred registration numbers through the JPJeBid system. According to MOT, the highest ..

PETALING JAYA : The Transport Ministry is ramping up enforcement against overloaded heavy vehicles, with new port-based checks to be introduced starting July 1. Its minister Anthony Loke said the move is part of a broader effort to enhance road safety and reduce accidents caused by excessive vehicle loads. Loke, who chaired the National Logistics Task Force (NLTF) meeting on Nov 25 last year, said the ministry will begin implementing stricter measures targeting overloading practices, ..

PUTRAJAYA : Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to continue the process of giving his statement to assist in the investigation into the corruption and money laundering case he is facing. The vehicle carrying the ninth Prime Minister arrived at 11 am before entering the MACC headquarters. This is the eighth time he is giving statements to MACC. Last Tuesday, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam ..

KUCHING : The Magistrates Court here today set May 26 for the mention of the case involving an e-hailing driver charged with the murder of Nurul Asikin Lan, whose body was found in a drain along Jalan Setia Raja, Tabuan, last December. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali set the date following a request by the prosecution, represented by deputy public prosecutor Jean Siow Chung Hwei, as the prosecution was still waiting for the forensic report regarding the WhatsApp messages between the ..

PUTRAJAYA : The 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results recorded the best achievement since 2013 with a National Average Grade (GPK) of 4.49 points compared to 4.60 points in 2023. Education Director-General Datuk Azman Adnan said 355,933 candidates, or 94 per cent, were eligible to be given the SPM certificate compared to 349,297 candidates in 2023. This shows an increase of 6,636 candidates or 0.5 per cent. This increase is the best achievement since the certification ..

PETALING JAYA : The government should seriously consider the establishment of a Non-Islamic Religious Affairs Advisory Board at the national level to manage issues concerning non-Islamic places of worship and religious sensitivities in a more structured, systematic, and inclusive manner, said G.Gunaraj. In issuing the proposal, the Sentosa assemblyman said the creation of such a board would complement the roles of existing mechanisms at the state level, such as the Five Religions Committee ..

PETALING JAYA : Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Fahmi Zainol has expressed his gratitude to Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun for sending two water tankers to assist residents in regards to the scheduled water supply disruption in Penang. Fahmi took to his social media on April 23 to thank Aminuddin for the timely support. Thank you to the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar for sending two water tankers to Pantai Jerejak in light of the water supply disruption in Penang from April ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The decision on the appeal of Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman against his conviction and sentence for abetting criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering involving Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) funds will be known on June 25. This was announced by deputy public prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin when contacted by reporters today, while lawyer Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik representing Syed Saddiq confirmed the ..

CYBERJAYA : The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded a statement from a man who allegedly uploaded offensive comments about Prophet Muhammad pbuh and Islam on his Facebook. The recording of the 63-year-old mans statement was carried out in collaboration with the Iskandar Puteri Police Headquarters, Johor, last April 20, said MCMC in a statement today. It said a mobile phone and a SIM card used by the man to upload the comments have been seized for forensic ..

SHAH ALAM : Police have arrested two local men and a woman on suspicion of committing mischief by fire and splashing paint targeting victims during a special operation in Kepong and Bukit Jalil on April 8 and 9. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the suspects, including a married couple aged 20 and 22, were arrested following a report lodged by a 29-year-old man in Ampang on March 20, claiming that his house was set on fire with a petrol bomb (Molotov cocktail). He said ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian Design Council (MRM) signed a trilaterial cooperation agreement with the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) and Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) to pave the way for efforts to strengthen design excellence in Malaysia, Japan and the entire ASEAN region. The agreement through a Letter of Intent (LOI) at the ASEAN Hall, Tokyo Japan was signed by MRM director Amirul Fadhli Che Ismail, AJC secretary-general Dr Kunihiko Chris Hirabayash, and JDP president and chief ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol throughout the country will remain unchanged at RM3.18 and RM2.05 per litre respectively from April 24 to April 30. The Finance Ministry (MOF), in a statement today, said the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will also remain unchanged at RM2.88 per litre, while that in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan will stay at RM2.15 per litre for the same period. The statement said the prices were fixed based on the weekly retail pricing of ..

KOTA KINABALU : The Tuaran Public Works Department (JKR) has begun constructing a temporary access road as an alternative to connecting Tamparuli and Kiulu due to the closure of the main road to both districts starting today following landslides caused by continuous heavy rain. Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the closure involves KM2.45 of the Tamparuli-Kiulu Road which is affecting the movement of local residents and road users. I ..

SHAH ALAM : A local actor will be summoned for questioning after his girlfriend alleged that he assaulted her in an incident earlier this month, according to Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan. The report, filed on April 7, alleges that the woman was struck by the suspect in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, causing injuries to her face and body. Hussein told a press conference that police are investigating the case under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, with ..

SIBU : The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) is inspecting its personnels vehicles at all state branches to ensure they comply with regulations regarding tinted windows and vehicle registration numbers. State JPJ deputy director Nor Azlan Ibrahim said the initiative is aimed at setting a good example for the public on regulatory adherence and road safety. We want our officers and staff to serve as role models for the public. Therefore, all their vehicles must comply with the regulations ..

KUCHING : Sarawak continues to shine as a leading example of unity in diversity for ASEAN, reflecting the very essence of a harmonious and culturally rich Malaysia, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said the Iban philosophy of Segulai Sejalai meaning together in unity is not merely a slogan but a way of life for Sarawakians, who embody multicultural harmony through their daily practices. In Sarawak, this spirit is not just a slogan, but it lives in our ..

KUANTAN : The Federal Government has allocated more than RM858 million under the Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for Pahang to implement road infrastructure projects. State Public Works, Transport and Health Committee chairman Datuk Razali Kassim said the funds were channelled through the Ministry of Works to implement two road upgrading projects involving allocations of RM100 million and RM124.82 million. He added that RM320 million was also channelled through the ..

SHAH ALAM : Police detained a local man on Monday for allegedly being in possession of seven firearms and ammunition without a licence at a house in Antara Gapi, Serendah, near here. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the 69-year-old retired private sector worker was arrested around 5 pm during a raid by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, following a public tip-off. He said further inspection led to the discovery of three firearms, namely, a revolver, a rifle, and ..

PUTRAJAYA : No Malaysians have been reported to be affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Istanbul, Turkiye, earlier on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said. In a statement, the ministry, widely known as Wisma Putra, said it is closely monitoring the situation following the tremor, which occurred at 12.49 pm local time in the Sea of Marmara off the coast of Istanbuls Silivri district. The ministry, through the Consulate General of Malaysia in Istanbul, is maintaining close ..

KUALA LUMPUR : A man lost five fingers on his left hand after being attacked by five individuals armed with machetes and swords. The incident occurred early this morning in front of a restaurant along Jalan PJS 1 in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor. Subang Jaya Police Chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said they dispatched police officers to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 1.54 am. Investigations revealed that at the time of the incident, the victim and several friends were ..

SHAH ALAM : Police will take media practitioners to the location of the explosion and gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya next Wednesday Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the visit is to enable media practitioners to see firsthand the excavation work being carried out at the location by the relevant authorities. He said in principle, the excavation work has found the gas pipeline that exploded in the incident but due to the unpredictable weather recently, the ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Sending insulting and racist messages via food delivery applications should be subject to legal action, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. Referring to a report involving a teacher who received such a message from a food delivery rider, Aaron said such behaviour is entirely unacceptable. The Ministry of National Unity views this incident seriously, as it not only violates the values of courtesy and decency in our society but also threatens racial harmony. ..

KUALA LUMPURL : A total of 18 victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya are still being treated in health facilities as of today, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said that 132 victims who sought treatment at government and private hospitals have been discharged as of noon today. We are grateful that there is no fatality and also nobody is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), he told reporters after officiating the launch of the ..

KOTA KINABALU : A headmaster pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to two counts of using forged documents to obtain a contribution from the Chief Minister four years ago. Abd Rasad Sadikir @ Sadikil, 56, who is currently suspended from duty, made the plea after the charges were read out to him before Judge Jason Juga. He was charged with using forged documents a bank account statement and a letter of support from the Community Development Officer for the Banggi area as genuine ..

NEW DELHI : More than 100 Malaysian tourists are expected to leave the Jammu and Kashmir region within days following Tuesdays terror attack in the Pahalgam tourist area. All Malaysians visiting Kashmir are reported safe, the High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi said. We have opened an operations room in the High Commission to monitor the situation and to assist 118 Malaysians who are currently in Kashmir, High Commissioner Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa told Bernama. A group of 14 Malaysians ..

PETALING JAYA : An investigating officer in Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matins murder case told the Sessions Court here today that the probe into the autistic childs parents, Ismanira Abdul Manaf and Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, was not conducted frivolously nor to target the two accused. ASP Mohd Hafizee Ismail, 38, who previously served as the senior criminal investigating officer at the Petaling Jaya Police Headquarters, said this during cross-examination by lawyer Haresh Mahadevan, who represents the couple. ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Fifteen individuals have been fined between RM800 and RM3,500 by separate Magistrates Courts here after admitting to providing false information to the National Registration Department (JPN) in efforts to obtain birth certificates and identity cards. Twelve men and three women, aged between 50 and 70, were also informed that they could face imprisonment for between one and five months if they fail to settle the fines. Thirteen of the defendants were charged with submitting false ..

TAPAH : The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) may submit an official report to the Election Commission (EC) if there is any misuse of government machinery during the Ayer Kuning state by-election campaign, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. He said that any allegation involving violations of election regulations must be channelled through the proper avenues to allow for thorough investigations. Bersih can report to the EC, and let the EC decide, he told reporters ..

KOTA BHARU : The Kelantan government has expressed its appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the Federal Governments decision to expedite the implementation of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development (PLSB) project. Im pleased to announce that following my direct request to the Prime Minister, the Federal Government has agreed to approve the construction of the flood bund immediately, without having to follow the usual phase-by-phase implementation. We are ..