Nation

AKPS blocks entry of 201.3 tonnes of illegal e-waste via Port Klang

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has prevented the entry of 201.3 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) and scheduled waste after inspections of nine containers at West Port in Port Klang on Friday (Feb 6).

Nation

Over RM1.4mil worth of counterfeit perfumes, skincare products seized in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry here has seized more than 20,000 units of branded perfumes and skincare creams worth over RM1.4mil, suspected of using counterfeit trademarks.

Nation

Firm measures taken to protect visiting dignitaries

PUTRAJAYA: The government has consistently taken firm measures to ensure the safety of foreign dignitaries during their visits to Malaysia, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi.

Nation

Drop in mandarin orange prices ahead of CNY has lifted festive spirits, says Melaka exco rep

MELAKA: A welcome drop in mandarin orange prices ahead of the Lunar New Year has lifted festive spirits across the historic city, allowing more families to share in a tradition long associated with prosperity and goodwill, says Allex Seah Shoo Chin.

Sabah & Sarawak

Don't force Sabahans to pay more for unstable power supply, says Shafie

KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans should not be asked to pay more for unstable electricity supply, says Parti Warisan.

Nation

Eleven individuals, including ex-Federal Court chief registrar appointed as Judicial Commissioners

PUTRAJAYA: Former Federal Court chief registrar Datuk Zamri Bakar is among 11 individuals appointed as High Court Judicial Commissioners on Friday (Feb 6).

Nation

Don't look down on IIUM's ability to conduct mayoral polls study, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has seemingly called out PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan for belittling a study on Kuala Lumpur mayoral polls by the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM).

Nation

Unauthorised vehicle rental to foreigners the main reason for frequent crackdowns, says JPJ

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians who rent vehicles to foreigners without proper checks or authorisation have been identified as the main reason for the city Road Transport Department's (JPJ) Ops Pewa (pemandu warga asing, or foreign drivers) continuing unabated.

Nation

India PM Modi's visit will strengthen ties, boost cooperation, says Wisma Putra

KUALA LUMPUR: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to Malaysia on Saturday (Feb 7) and Sunday (Feb 8), at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Cabinet agrees to toll discounts, price controls for CNY

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has agreed to give toll discounts and implement price controls for essential items during the Chinese New Year period, says the government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Over 480,000 summonses issued to foreign drivers over last three years, says JPJ

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 482,742 summonses amounting to RM25.3mil were issued to foreign drivers for various traffic offences from 2023 to last year.

Nation

Jelutong MP wants authorities to expedite probe into teen's death in traffic accident

GEORGE TOWN: Jelutong MP RSN Rayer urges the authorities to expedite investigations into the death of 17-year-old Jason Lee Jia Chen, who was killed in a road accident in November last year, saying the prolonged delay had caused further distress to the victim's family.

Nation

Johor targets zero polluted rivers by 2030, says MB

KOTA TINGGI: Johor has set an ambitious target to record zero polluted rivers by 2030 as part of its broader push to strengthen environmental protection and sustainability, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Nation

Group flags safety risks over pork imports from ASF-hit Thailand

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's pork importers have voiced concern over the government's approval of four Thai slaughterhouses to ship pork into the country, warning of animal disease risks and possible confusion for consumers.

Nation

Bukit Aman anti-drug ops led to seizures worth around RM200mil, says NCID director

KUALA LUMPUR: Three seperate anti-narcotics operations have led to seizures of around RM200mil.

Nation

Former executive chairman charged with cheating subcontractor of RM2.5mil

SHAH ALAM: The former executive chairman of a mining-related company has been charged with cheating a subcontractor over a mining project involving RM2.5mil six years ago.

Nation

Deputy Army chief appointed new Joint Forces commander

PETALING JAYA: Deputy Army chief Leftenan-Jeneral Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim has been appointed as the the Malaysian Joint Forces Headquarters Joint Forces commander.

Nation

MACC detains IJM Corp chairman in graft probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The chairman of IJM Corporation Bhd has been detained in connection with investigations into corporate governance issues, procurement processes, financial transactions and the ownership of overseas assets estimated to be worth about RM2.5bil.

Nation

Michael Chong warns against dubious cosmetic surgery promoted on social media

KUALA LUMPUR: Women seeking cosmetic surgery are urged to consult local certified medical centres and professionals to avoid unwanted side effects from unscrupulous procedures by unverified individuals.

Nation

Tawau man fined RM20,000 for possessing ATM card belonging to another

TAWAU: The Magistrate's Court has fined a man RM20,000, in default 18 months jail, after he pleaded guilty to possessing an ATM card that did not belong to him.