Metro News

No to foreign traders at festive bazaars

AUTHORITIES in Johor are keeping close tabs on Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri bazaar traders and will crack down on any foreigners running stalls, says Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

Metro News

Perfect score in PL challenge

IN a sport defined by its capacity for chaos, where a single deflection or a late video assistant referee (VAR) intervention can rewrite the script, predicting exact Premier League scorelines remains one of football's most unforgiving pursuits.

Sabah & Sarawak

Paitan hit hardest by floods 

KOTA KINABALU: Houses, buildings and vehicles were damaged while livestock as well as pets were killed following floods in the interior Paitan district.

Nation

MMEA assures transparent probe into personnel misconduct

PUTRAJAYA: Thorough and transparent investigations will be carried out into any violations of rules or laws by officers or personnel, says the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).

Nation

Dr Wee extends best wishes to Muslims as fasting month begins

PETALING JAYA: May the blessed month of Ramadan bring peace and further strengthen the spirit of harmony among Malaysians, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation

116 Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah held nationwide

JOHOR BARU: A total of 116 Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah will be held nationwide this year, up from just 41 when the initiative was first introduced in 2023 in a move to ensure affordable breaking-of-fast meals to the people.

Nation

2.9 million vehicles expected on highways this weekend

PETALING JAYA: Around 2.9 million vehicles are expected to use major highways nationwide this weekend as the Chinese New Year holidays wind down and holidaymakers return to the Klang Valley, according to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).

Nation

M’sia eyes stronger ties with new PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is looking forward to close cooperation with the new leadership of Bangladesh in strengthening and elevating bilateral relations to a higher level, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

‘Chartered flight’ experience for tourist on Sichuan Airlines

A TOURIST paid just 200 yuan (RM113) and unexpectedly received "chartered flight" treatment, flying alone from Jiuzhaigou county to Chengdu city in China.

Nation

Kedah octogenarian keeps his passion for woodwork alive

AGE is no barrier for Md Isa Said who continues to produce and sell woodwork even at the age of 84, Harian Metro reported.

Metro News

City look to keep pace as Newcastle bring real threat

MANCHESTER City's tilt at a seventh league title in nine seasons faces what should be a stern test when Newcastle United visit the Etihad today.

Nation

PM and family among Johor eatery’s VIP patrons

JOHOR BARU: Known as the "go-to" place for local delicacies, Sedap Corner has attracted people from all over – including VIPs seeking traditional favourites when in Johor.

Metro News

Gunners’ high-stakes derby

ARSENAL'S draw at Wolves in midweek has blown the title race well and truly wide open and added an even greater sense of expectation to tomorrow's North London derby.

Nation

GOF moots demolishing illegal stores

TUMPAT: Illegal stores built along the banks of Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang ought to be demolished, according to a proposal by the General Operations Force (GOF), Bernama reported.

Insight

High hopes as dividend is nigh

The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) over 16.5 million contributors must be waiting with high hopes for the announcement of the dividend rate for 2025.

Nation

Permanent houses for Orang Asli fire victims

JOHOR BARU: Some 143 victims from 40 families affected by a fire at Kampung Orang Asli Teluk Jawa will be temporarily moved to the People's Housing Programme (PPR) at Taman Cendana in Pasir Gudang.

Nation

Cops looking for more than 30 people to assist in probes

PETALING JAYA: Police are looking for more than 30 people to assist in investigations into various offences, including murder, rape, gang robbery, housebreaking, impersonating a public servant and sexual harassment.

Short Position

Powering a new reinvestment cycle as demand surges

Even as the government accelerates the rollout of renewable energy, the gas-fired power sector is entering what could be its most significant reinvestment cycle in over a decade, driven by rising electricity demand, ageing generation assets and tightening reserve margins.

Short Position

Smart city can’t beat the traffic

Klang Valley's traffic was the talk of Chinese New Year reunions, and it is not hard to see why.

Metro News

Call for price reduction of essential goods as ringgit rallies

WITH positive economic signs including the ringgit's rise against the US dollar and a recovering stock market, the government must ensure that the benefits of growth are felt on the ground, says Penang PKR deputy chairman Goh Choon Aik.