Bersih’s ‘D’ grade highlights urgent need for reforms, say PH leaders Posted on 21/11/2024 Amanah Youth chief Hasbie Muda (left) said constructive criticism should be embraced, while PKR veteran Hassan Karim said the ‘D’ grade is an improvement from the ‘F’ by Bersih earlier this year. PETALING JAYA: Several Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders believe that the “D” grade given by Bersih on the unity… Read more
I won’t step down as Sabah Umno chief, says Bung Posted on 21/11/2024 KOTA KINABALU, Nov 20 — Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said he will not entertain calls for him to step down as Sabah Umno chief over his corruption case and declared he would continue to lead the party’s state chapter. The Kinabatangan MP was urged to resign as Sabah Umno… Read more
Sarawak civil servants to receive two months’ salary as financial assistance, says Abang Johari Posted on 21/11/2024 KUCHING, Nov 20 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) equivalent to two months’ salary for state civil servants, to be paid next month. He said the BKK payment would be based on the basic salary for Nov 2024. Additionally, he… Read more
Federal laws take precedence in Sarawak’s oil and gas dispute, experts assert (VIDEO) Posted on 21/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The federal government’s position on oil and gas (O&G) resources off Sarawak’s shores remains grounded in the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA), which grants Petronas full ownership and exclusive rights to all petroleum resources in Malaysia, both onshore and offshore. This claim has come under… Read more
Onn Hafiz promises ‘no Bangsa Johor will be left behind’ in state Budget 2025 Posted on 21/11/2024 JOHOR BARU, Nov 20 — Johor’s Budget 2025, set to be presented tomorrow with the theme ‘Maju Johor, Rakyat Sejahtera’, will focus on six key pillars of the ‘Agenda Maju Johor’, Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said. He said the Budget will address vital aspects such as economic development,… Read more
Retail prices of RON97, RON95, diesel remain unchanged from November 21 to 27 Posted on 21/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged, at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre respectively, from Nov 21 to 27. The Ministry of Finance in a statement today said that the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will also remain at… Read more
SPRM sahkan bekas CEO Sabah Mineral dipanggil berkait kes rasuah Posted on 20/11/2024 Bekas ketua pegawai eksekutif Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd Jontih Enggihon dipanggil untuk dirakam percakapan bagi membantu siasatan, kata Pengarah SPRM Sabah Karunanithy Subbiah. (Gambar PKINK) PETALING JAYA: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) mengesahkan memanggil bekas ketua pegawai eksekutif Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) Sdn Bhd Jontih Enggihon untuk membantu siasatan… Read more
Grab’s Terengganu partners pocket more than RM10mil in 2023 Posted on 20/11/2024 Grab Malaysia country operations and mobility director Rashid Shukor (left) at a recent Grab Malaysia TechTarik Series event with the platform’s partners in Kuala Terengganu. (Grab pic) PETALING JAYA: Grab’s partners in Terengganu collectively earned over RM10 million on the platform last year, with the regional superapp providing income opportunities… Read more
Guns and explosives found in Athens flat, police say Posted on 20/11/2024 Anti-terrorist police officers investigating the scene of an explosion at an Athens apartment on Nov 1. On Wednesday, they were alerted to the discovery of guns and explosives at another apartment in the city. (EPA Images pic) ATHENS: Greek anti-terrorism police have found guns and explosives in a flat in… Read more
Fuel prices remain unchanged Posted on 20/11/2024 PETALING JAYA: The prices of RON97, RON95 and diesel will remain the same in the coming week, the finance ministry announced today. The price of RON97 will stay at RM3.19 per litre and RON95 at RM2.05 per litre. In Peninsular Malaysia, diesel will continue to be sold at RM2.95 per… Read more