India

Malaysia welcomes record-breaking one million Indian tourists, celebrates travel partners

NEW DELHI: (Bernama) Tourism Malaysia felicitated India’s travel industry players for their role in promoting the destination, as arrivals from India reached a new record.

Nation

Preparations complete for National Service programme in January 2025

ALOR GAJAH: Preparations for the first phase of the National Service Training Programme 3.0, set to begin on Jan 12, 2025, are fully completed, says Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari.

Nation

Fight over currency exchange cheating leaves one seriously injured, six arrested

PETALING JAYA: A fight over alleged cheating involving a currency exchange transaction has left one man with serious injuries to the head.

Nation

Kuantan police seek public assistance to locate missing man

KUANTAN: The police are seeking public assistance to locate a 55-year-old man reported missing since Dec 13.

Nation

MITRS online platform available from April 2025

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Income Tax Reporting System (MITRS) app, which includes the document submission module under Section 82B of the Income Tax Act (ACP) 1967, will be available for taxpayer access starting April 1, 2025.

Nation

MCMC publishes code of conduct for Internet and social media providers

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released the Code of Conduct (Best Practice) for Internet Messaging and Social Media Service Providers. This follows the public consultation report published on Dec 18, 2024.

Sabah & Sarawak

Woman nabbed for allegedly abusing 10-year-old nephew in Tawau

KOTA KINABALU: A woman has been arrested recently for allegedly abusing her 10-year-old nephew.

Nation

AG files appeal to challenge Rosmah's acquittal

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has filed an appeal challenging the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to acquit Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor of all 17 money laundering charges and tax evasion charges.

Sabah & Sarawak

Seven-month-old baby among 180 deported to the Philippines

KOTA KINABALU: A seven-month-old baby was among 180 undocumented migrants deported to the Philippines by the Sabah Immigration Department on Friday (Dec 20).

Nation

M'sia backs UNGA resolution seeking ICJ opinion on Israel's opinions

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia backs a United Nations General Assembly resolution, seeking an International Court of Justice advisory opinion on Israel's obligations concerning the presence and activities of international entities in the occupied Palestinian Territory.

Sabah & Sarawak

Establish public university in Sabah’s east coast, Shafie urges govt

KOTA KINABALU: A public university is needed in Sabah’s east coast to cater to the needs of local and international students, said Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

Nation

Senator urges TikTok ban for under 16 amid rising safety concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: A Dewan Negara member has proposed that the government consider banning TikTok for users aged 16 and below if the platform fails to ensure safe and appropriate content.

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Prosecution files appeal against Rosmah's acquittal

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has filed an appeal against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's acquittal and discharge on 12 charges of money laundering involving over RM7mil, and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).

Nation

UM student group urges action over sexual harassment claims against professor

PETALING JAYA: The Universiti Malaya Feminism Club (UMFC) held a demonstration on Friday (Dec 20), urging university administrators to take firm action against a professor accused of sexual harassment.

Sabah & Sarawak

No political links in Dec 31 anti-graft demo in KK, say organisers

KOTA KINABALU: The peaceful anti-graft demonstration scheduled for Dec 31 here is not politically motivated, says its university student organisers.

Sabah & Sarawak

Liew hints at possible Sabah Pakatan leadership reshuffle

KOTA KINABALU: Former Sabah Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Christina Liew could soon reclaim her leadership post if ongoing discussions yield positive results.

Nation

14 items under Christmas price control scheme from Dec 23

KUALA LUMPUR: Fourteen controlled items will be gazetted under the 2024 Christmas Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme from Monday (Dec 23).

Nation

Ferry, passenger boat, roro operators to get diesel subsidies starting Jan 1

PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to provide diesel subsidies to ferry, passenger boat, and roll-on roll-off (roro) ferry operators on the main islands starting Jan 1.

Nation

Ex-nurse claims trial to cheating woman of almost RM16,000 over adoption

KUALA LUMPUR: A former nurse pleaded not guilty in a Magistrate's Court here Friday (Dec 20) to a charge of deceiving a woman by offering a baby for adoption.

Nation

Kuantan retiree loses RM134,000 to investment scam

KUANTAN: A retiree here lost more than RM134,000 after she fell victim to a fraudulent investment scheme promoted via TikTok.