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Credit : Bernama Images GEORGE TOWN: Over 2.4 million vehicles are expected to enter Penang during the Chinese New Year holidays, with traffic reaching its peak as the celebration nears on January 29, Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad revealed. Daily traffic volumes are estimated at 200,000 vehicles, prompting authorities to identify eight accident-prone “blackspots.” […]

Credit : Bernama Images PUTRAJAYA: Director-General of Public Service (KPPA) Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz has called on civil servants to play an active role in ensuring Malaysia’s Asean 2025 Chairmanship delivers significant benefits, particularly in investment and trade. “Malaysia has a major responsibility as Asean Chair, representing our leadership and ability to

Credit : Bernama Images KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia’s Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto is scheduled for a state visit to Malaysia, a move anticipated to enhance the already strong bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations. The visit, aimed at fostering closer defense cooperation, will also play a key role in promoting stability within the Asean region, according

Credit : Bernama Images KAJANG: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has urged sports associations to prioritize transparency and fairness in their leadership elections, warning that political practices could harm athletes’ development and performance. “Politics should stay with political parties. Sports associations must focus on sports,” Hannah emphasized at the Netball Super League (NSL) 2025

Credit : Bernama Images KULIM: Entry permit applications in Malaysia will now be processed within six months, provided all required documents are submitted, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced today. Speaking at the Home Ministry’s ‘Sua Mesra’ programme in Sungai Karangan, Saifuddin highlighted that this streamlined process prioritizes Malaysian citizens married to foreign

Credit : Bernama Images PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government is intensifying its push towards digital transformation by planning the expansion of 5G internet services to 67 industrial areas across the country. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced the initiative as part of the government’s commitment to bolstering connectivity in industrial zones to enhance competitiveness and

KUALA LUMPUER: The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) aerotrain system, a vital mode of transportation connecting terminals, is on track to resume operations by the second quarter of 2025. This marks a significant milestone for Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) as it aims to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. The aerotrain has been undergoing

Credit : Bernama Images PASIR MAS: A strict crackdown on illegal crossings at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Rantau Panjang has forced operators to shift their activities to the Thai side of the border, according to General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid. The enforcement, which began on December

Credit : Bernama Images KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has settled the RM1.4 million judgment awarded to Lim Guan Eng in a defamation suit concerning Yayasan Albukhary’s tax-exempt status. According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Lim’s lawyer confirmed that Muhyiddin transferred the remaining RM1 million on January 23, meeting the January 27 deadline. The

Credit : Bernama Images IPOH: The ambitious RM6.26bil Ipoh Sentral project promises to redefine the city’s urban landscape with a state-of-the-art transportation hub complemented by mixed-use developments. Set to be completed in two phases over 20 years, the project spans 27.1ha behind the iconic Ipoh Railway Station. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that phase one,