PUTRAJAYA : The Immigration Department has been directed to intensify large- scale enforcement operations at the locations of foreigners, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the operation would be implemented with agencies such as the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Volunteer Department, the Registration Department and local authorities. As of May 13, the Immigration Department carried out 5,001 operations and detained 34,287 illegal immigrants and 669 ..

PUTRAJAYA : The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Immigration Department are in the final phase of security preparations ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to take place in the federal capital later this month, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said a total of 7,227 PDRM personnel will be deployed to ensure the safety and smooth movement of delegates, while more than 2,000 immigration personnel are on standby to ensure full compliance with immigration ..

PUTRAJAYA : The gap between students with access to education and those left behind is expanding amid economic pressures, said Minister in the Prime Ministers Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She pointed to socio-economic challenges, particularly among low-income (B40) families, that have forced many students to sacrifice study time to support their families financially. In todays rapidly changing world, the education gap is widening. We must implement and sustain ..

TUARAN : The Sabah Ministry of Community Development and Peoples Wellbeing and its agencies have been allocated over RM162 million this year to implement various social programmes that benefit the people. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said RM76.29 million of the allocation is for the benefit of persons with disabilities (PwD), senior citizens, single mothers, children and orphans through the implementation of various specifically targeted assistance schemes. Meanwhile, RM956,000 is ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has opened applications for the Temporary Change of Licence (LPS) for the peak season, starting yesterday (May 15) until June 4, in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. In a statement today, APAD said the move was to ensure sufficient express bus services for Hari Raya Aidiladha, which would be celebrated on June 7 and 8. Interested bus operators are invited to apply for the LPS. Applications can be submitted via the i-SPKP ..

GEORGE TOWN : The Penang State Legislative Assembly (DUN) today offered its condolences and paid tribute to Malaysias fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who passed away at the National Heart Institute (IJN) on April 14. Penang Governor, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, in gracing the First Meeting of the Third Term of the 15th Penang State Legislative Assembly, called on Muslim assemblymen to recite Al-Fatihah, while non-Muslims were invited to observe a moment of silence or offer prayers ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The recruitment of foreign workers into Malaysia must be based on actual sectoral needs and demands, not driven by business interests or profit-making motives, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. In a statement issued by the Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) today, Sim said the ministrys approach aligns with efforts to ensure a more transparent, ethical and jointly responsible labour management system. The statement followed Sims courtesy meeting yesterday with Dr Asif ..

KUCHING : The Digital Ministry will host an international animated film festival early next year in Sarawak as a platform to highlight local talent and make Malaysia as an investment destination in the creative industry. The minister, Gobind Singh Deo, said the festivals organisation also ensured the success of local talent not only in Malaysia, but also in the region and became a global leader. The aspect we have to focus on is how we can bring the countrys existing talents globally. I went to ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The High Court here today allowed Tan Sri Razarudin Husains application to commence a third committal proceeding against blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris for violating the terms of a public apology made previously to the Inspector-General of police. The application is over the publication of a video by Wan Muhammad Azri last May 1, two days after he issued an unreserved apology to Razarudin Husain for making defamatory and demeaning remarks against the IGP. The case is related ..

PETALING JAYA : Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) is optimistic about achieving a 40 per cent target of public transport usage in the country by 2030, in line with ongoing efforts to enhance existing facilities and services. Its president and group chief executive officer, Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said that with government support, his team is implementing strategic planning to increase the number of users (ridership) from 1.3 million this year to 1.5 million next year. Among the main ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia has called for greater investment in capacity building across Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies to support the transition to sustainable trade. Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said more support is needed in areas such as circular economy practices, smart agriculture, and carbon accounting. APEC should align sustainability standards, such as carbon measurement, environmental, social, and governance ..

PUTRAJAYA : The government has extended the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0) from May 19 this year until April 30, 2026, for undocumented migrants in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the decision, approved by relevant regulatory bodies including the Attorney Generals Chambers, aims to allow undocumented migrants to return to their home countries voluntarily without facing legal action. PRM 2.0 is not ..

KUCHING : The Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar expressed his heartfelt appreciation to teachers across the country for their unwavering commitment and dedication in ensuring the younger generation continues to receive quality education. In his message in conjunction with the 54th Teachers Day celebration today, he said teachers are not spared from challenges, especially those serving in areas where infrastructure is still underdeveloped in having to deal with ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The dedicated bus lane along Jalan Ampang will be extended to cover the evening peak hours starting May 19, operating from 4.30pm to 7pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday). Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), in a statement today, said the extension is being carried out in collaboration with the Selangor Public Works Department (JKR). It will cover a 0.62-kilometre stretch from the Jalan Memanda 1 junction to Jalan Memanda 9, and from the Jalan Cengal junction to the Jalan Wawasan Ampang ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The two Deputy Prime Ministers took to social media to extend their Teachers Day greetings today, expressing appreciation and gratitude to all educators in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasised that every success achieved today cannot be separated from the contributions of teachers who patiently guided students from the early stages of learning and instilled understanding of lifes values. They are noble individuals who tirelessly impart ..

PUTRAJAYA : Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today said honesty, commitment and first-class thinking must continue to be instilled among workers as the backbone of the countrys progress. He said this through a Facebook post in conjunction with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformations (PETRA) monthly assembly today. The assembly is not just a monthly routine, but a space for reflection and an injection ..

KUCHING : The Ministry of Education (MOE) is now allowing transfer applications from teachers who have served for at least two years. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the applications can also be made without any additional conditions This decision was made after taking into account various views as well as the MADANI governments commitment to the well-being of teachers, she said in her speech at the 54th National Teachers Day celebration here today. Also present was Deputy Prime Minister ..

ISKANDAR PUTERI : The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has called on the states assemblymen to focus on serving the people. Tunku Mahkota Ismail said that even though it is not the season of the state election, elected assemblymen should be responsible for helping to build Johor and improve the peoples standard of living. I want to remind all the assemblymen to serve now, not during the Johor state election season, as each of you has been selected to serve the people. So, ..

KAZAN : The first segment of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims official visit to the Russian Federation has been described as highly fruitful, with potential trade and investments of between US$5 billion and US$10 billion. During the visit to Moscow, which started on Tuesday, the prime minister also held meetings with industry players, according to Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. One of the sectors in focus was the halal industry. Moscow, which is ..

PUTRAJAYA : Two Vietnamese women were detained at Terminal 2 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) last Tuesday for overstaying in the country. Checks also found there were discrepancies in the endorsements of their official travel records, said the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) in a statement today. It said the two women were detained following a random check by its monitoring unit on about 150 foreigners at the terminal. The two women were spotted loitering ..

PETALING JAYA : The lorry driver involved in the crash that tragically killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel was charged with nine counts in the Teluk Intan Sessions Court today. According to Harian Metro, the accused, Rudi Zulkarnain Mat Radi pleaded not guilty to all nine charges brought against him under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. As per the charges, Rudi is accused of driving a Hino lorry in a manner dangerous to the public, resulting in the deaths of nine ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described teachers as the true heroes in shaping Malaysias future, and the greatest agents in the pursuit of knowledge to ensure the nations educational mission is fulfilled. In a special Teachers Day message today, shared via a video clip on his Facebook page, Anwar expressed his appreciation for the strong spirit of educators as the nations backbone in producing a MADANI generation and shaping the future of Malaysia. I would like to ..

MELAKA : A prison warden with the rank of sergeant died after being hit by a cement lorry while riding a motorcycle at the traffic light intersection in Sungai Udang on the Sungai UdangPaya RumputAyer Keroh (SPA) Highway here yesterday. Central Melaka district police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the victim, Amal Nurlidar Ghazali, 42, who worked at the Dusun Datuk Murad Prison in Ayer Keroh, died at the scene after suffering serious injuries in the incident at about 5.50 pm. Investigations ..

JEJU : Malaysia and South Korea are expected to attract more mutual investment through their upcoming free trade agreement (FTA), particularly in high-trade sectors such as electrical and electronics, semiconductors, and automotive. Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said both economies would gain deeper access to each others markets if the FTA is successfully established. These are the sectors where Malaysian companies are actively involved in the ..

PETALING JAYA : A lorry drivers negligence led to his vehicle getting stuck inside a tunnel at Bukit Kecewa, Jalan Ibrahim, Labis, Johor. According to Berita Harian, the incident occurred yesterday (May 15) at 4.28pm, leaving the lorry with significant damage to its upper section after it crashed into the bridge above the tunnel, which has a height clearance of three meters. Segamat district police chief, Superintendent Ahmad Zamry Marinsah, stated that the driver, who is in his 20s, was ..

KEPALA BATAS : Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) may take disciplinary action against any division committee (AJK) members who threaten to resign following the recent divisional elections or attempt to disrupt the smooth running of the upcoming PKR National Congress. Its communications director, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, said such individuals may also be blacklisted from contesting if a re- election is required due to their resignation. The secretary-general (Dr Fuziah Salleh) mentioned earlier that some ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia is set to expand its pioneering Exercise Medicine initiative to Europe, beginning with Hungary, through a collaboration between the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and the Asia College of Exercise Medicine (ACEM) in Damansara Damai, Selangor. Founder of Exercise Medicine in Malaysia, Prof Dr Muhammad Lee, held a special meeting yesterday with officials at the Hungarian Embassy in Malaysia, led by its Ambassador Dr Petra Ponevcs-Pana, to explore ..

PUTRAJAYA : The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), through the National Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG), has successfully reduced the approval time for the Mineral Licence (Without Storage Premises) from 61 days to just seven days under its Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) project. According to NRES, the reform is expected to lower compliance costs for mineral trading companies by up to 20 per cent, boosting both domestic and international trade ..

KUALA LUMPUR : His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah have wished all educators in the country a happy Teachers Day. In a post on the Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, His Majesty said that teachers are remarkable individuals who impart knowledge selflessly in the pursuit of shaping an excellent society. Without teachers, there would be no knowledge; without knowledge, the path ahead would be in darkness. Teachers are the light that ..

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute for Public Health (IKU) and the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC) to enhance the countrys capabilities in research and monitoring of non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said health system reforms must be based on accurate evidence and jointly analysed data, making the signing of the MoU a significant step towards achieving ..

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 2,000 tonnes of waste are collected in the federal capital daily, with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) bearing an annual waste management cost of RM220 million. Describing the figure as significant and alarming, Minister in the Prime Ministers Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the time has come to move beyond reactive measures and outdated approaches. We dont have much time. We need to start now. This capital city must be preserved for ..

KUALA LUMPUR: The concept of Sheconomy must be made a core part of the future economic agenda of ASEAN to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth by fully harnessing the potential of women in the region, said the President of the ASEAN Womens Economic Forum (WEF) 2025, Datin Dr. Hartini Osman. Dr Hartini said the ASEAN economic landscape needs to move across borders by adapting gender-responsive policies and integrated cooperation models that empower women not only in entrepreneurship but also ..

KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reaffirmed Malaysias commitment to ensuring that no manipulation, exploitation, or employment fraud is perpetrated against Bangladeshi nationals in the country. Saifuddin, who received a courtesy call today from Dr Asif Nazrul, Adviser to Bangladeshs Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment, also expressed hope for continued cooperation from Bangladesh to help realise this goal. This meeting provided an ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said ASEANs ability to maintain neutrality and engage all major powers without being drawn into geopolitical rivalry is rooted in mutual respect and inclusive diplomacy. This approach, he noted, has enabled the region to remain peaceful and economically resilient amid rising global tensions. ASEAN, as a whole, adopts a policy of centrality. We trade with all, and we should be friends with all, he said during a question-and-answer session ..

KUALA LUMPUR: Urban renewal, affordable housing and a circular economy will be among the key agendas Malaysia will champion if appointed as President of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for the 20262029 term. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said that urban renewal is not merely a ministry initiative, but a vital national agenda. In the current national development landscape, 78 per cent of the countrys population resides in urban areas, and ..

KUALA LUMPUR : A Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) boat lost control during a rehearsal for a capability demonstration held in conjunction with the opening of the maritime segment of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA25) today. In a statement, the RMN said a board of inquiry will be established to determine the actual cause of the incident. There were no fatalities or serious injuries sustained by the boat crew as a result of the incident. However, the crew were ..

SINGAPORE : The Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) is continuously enhancing the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme to boost transparency, simplify processes, and increase policy flexibility in response to the changing global landscape, said its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said the enhanced MM2H programme is shaping up to be one of the worlds premier long-term residency platforms, offering Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers to cater to the diverse needs of ..

JOHOR BAHRU : Johor police issued 1,448 summonses for various traffic offences during the three-day Op Utama operation, which began last Monday. State police chief Datuk M Kumar said the operation, conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), focused on enforcement against offences such as running red lights, cutting queues, double-line crossing, using communication devices while driving, and speeding. He said that the offence of running red lights recorded the ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The proposal to introduce pension-like payments for permanent appointees under the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) can help protect retirees from falling victim to scams, said Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. The Public Service director-general (KPPA) said the move would also ensure retirees savings are managed more efficiently. Based on simulations conducted with the Finance Ministry (MOF) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), those who enter service at Grade ..

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 120 Indian students pursuing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes have undergone the Malaysia-China Youth TVET Training Programme (MCYTT), held in collaboration with the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) since April. Projek Belia Mahir founder Mohammad Rizan Hassan said the students were among 500 Indian youths scheduled to undergo training in China this year to gain international mobility experience through sponsorship from ..