Petaling Jaya, 12, Malaysia

Pick, open and taste your durian!

PETALING JAYA: The all too familiar sight of foreign tourists crowding around durian stalls is making way for a new trend. Read full story

2024-08-19 16:00

Malaysian police to haul up ex-PM Muhyiddin for questioning over campaign speech that allegedly touched on royal sensitivities

Several police reports were lodged against Muhyiddin Yassin for purportedly questioning the role of Malaysia’s king in the formation of the government following the 15th General Election (GE15) in November 2022.

2024-08-19 08:58

Ex-Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to be questioned by police over campaign speech that allegedly questioned former king’s decision

Several police reports were lodged against Muhyiddin Yassin for purportedly questioning the role of Malaysia’s king in the formation of the government following the 15th General Election (GE15) in November 2022.

2024-08-19 08:58

'I love you too', Rozaid's youngest son recalls father's last words to him

PETALING JAYA:  “I love you too,” were the last words the late Rozaid Abdul Rahman had uttered to his youngest son, before his passing. Read full story

2024-08-19 03:59

A big loss to the media industry

PETALING JAYA: Dedicated, a true gentleman and irreplaceable – that is how colleagues of the late Rozaid Abdul Rahman, the media and strategic communications director at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), described the newsman who passed away yesterday. Read …

2024-08-18 23:00

‘Additional cost a burden’

PETALING JAYA: Employers of foreign workers were taken aback recently when told they had to fork out 40% more to pay for the extra benefits under the mandatory Social Security Organisation (Socso) invalidity scheme. Read full story

2024-08-18 23:00

NGOs: Persist with push for peace

PETALING JAYA: On World Humanitarian Day today, Malay­sia must continue to push for peace, truce and an end to all violence and genocide, especially in Palestine, says Datuk Seri Mohd Hishamudin Yunus. Read full story

2024-08-18 23:00

Experts: BN’s strategic gambit led to Nenggiri win

PETALING JAYA: A “low-profile” campaign, the absence of controversial Pakatan Harapan leaders, and a swing among Orang Asli voters towards Umno were among the factors that led to Barisan Nasional’s surprise win in the Nenggiri by-election, say analysts. Read …

2024-08-18 23:00

On high alert over mpox

PETALING JAYA: Although no new mpox cases have been reported in Malaysia so far this year, the Health Ministry says it is ramping up surveillance and advocacy activities after the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued its highest alert. Read full story

2024-08-18 16:00

DAIKIN RAMPS UP GHG REDUCTION EFFORTS

DAIKIN Malaysia is on a mission to save planet earth! The company has launched its refrigerant recovery campaign – themed ‘Save the Earth: Exchange for the Future Generation’ – to reduce its environmental impact and promote responsible waste management practi…

2024-08-18 16:00