PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming yesterday presented the Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s (KPKT) 2024 Performance Report Card to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar…
In defamation hearing, ex-UiTM VC says no authority claimed ‘Becoming Hannah’ threatened Islam
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — Former Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) vice-chancellor, Tan Sri Dr. Ibrahim Abu Shah, told the High Court today that no authority, including the Islamic Religious Council or the…
Guidelines for Muslims at non-Muslim events: Islamic affairs minister says talks ongoing, aims to prevent religious conflicts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The proposed new guidelines for ceremonies involving Muslims at non-Muslim houses of worship are still under discussion with the authorities, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department…
Second wave floods hit Bintulu; man goes missing after boat capsizes
Second wave floods hit Bintulu; man goes missing after boat capsizes BINTULU, Feb 6 — Just as Bintulu was nearing recovery from its worst flooding in 30 years, several areas were inundated…
JPA announces 2025 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship for Master’s and PhD students: Apply by Feb 28
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — Applications for the 2025 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) are now open from Feb 3 to 28. The Public Service Department (JPA), in a statement today, said that…
Wisma Putra: Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, calls for lasting solution
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — Malaysia has strongly opposed any proposal that could lead to the forced displacement of Palestinians, calling such actions inhumane and a violation of international law and multiple UN…
In Dewan Rakyat today: Asean chairmanship, low-income household financial aid, US tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The objectives of Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship, efforts to address geopolitical issues, and the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme will be among the highlights of today’s Dewan Rakyat…
‘Unreasonable and insensitive’: Hindu Sangam says no to non-Muslims having to get approvals for events involving Muslims
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) has flatly rejected any requirements for non-Muslims to obtain Islamic religious authorities’ approvals before hosting celebratory events that may involve Muslims. This…
A look at AKPS’ contemporaries: How other countries fare with their unified border control agencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — With the newly-formed Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), Malaysia now joins the ranks of countries which have a single enforcement entity manning their international borders….
Malaysia has a new singular border control agency — what is the AKPS and what does it do?
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Malaysia now has a single agency in charge of border control, known as the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS). The agency was established this month…