Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government  today proved that it has the majority and the confidence of the Dewan Rakyat by the appointment of a new speaker and deputy speaker in the Lower House. Half of the 222 Members of Parliament (MP) voted in favor by Mr Muhyiddin’s motion to remove Mr Mohamad …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia and Singapore are now in talks and expected to reopen borders for some residents and business travellers after almost five months shutdown. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and his Singapore counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan said in a joint statement that the reopening of borders will br through the implementation of Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic …

KUALA LUMPUR – A total of 37 individuals have been arrested nationwide yesterday for defying the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said in a statement. The arrested individuals, mostly pub-goers were fined while five of them have been remanded. Individuals were caught were holding activities at nightclubs with large gatherings making social distancing …

PETALING JAYA – PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today there is nothing “personal” in his differences with former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Speaking to reporters right after the closed-door meeting between PH leaders, Anwar said he is open to working with anyone with the same policies, Including Mahathir, if they can agree on things. Anwar said that …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Airlines and Japanese Airlines are set to launch a joint partnership on July 25, 2020, where the two airliner will cooperate commercially on flights between Malaysia and Japan According to the joint statement released, This initiative will enable both airlines to enhance their capabilities and leverage on each other’s strengths. With the Japanese’ precision in service …

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Police has reached out to the Hong Kong autorities in its 1MDB investigation including the hunt for Jho Low, the alleged brains behind the billion-dollar scandal. According to the Malaysian Police, they have sent the letter and other information to their Hong Kong counterparts to assist with the probe. Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador …

KUALA LUMPUR – At least six Al Jazeera staff accompanied by seven lawyers were seen walking into Bukit Aman federal police headquarters after being summoned for questioning with regards to the controversial documentary recently broadcasted by the news agency. Bukit Aman federal police said they are investigating the crew for a possible sedition, defamation and violation if the country’s Communications …

KUALA LUMPUR – Six men, including pathologist Dr R. Kunaseegaran who were charged with the murder of deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais were sentenced to the gallows by the High Court today. The six accused – Army pathologist Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, A.K Thinesh Kumar, Dinishwaran, M. Vishwanath, Ravi Chandaran, Nimalan were found guilty for killing the deputy …

KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia Group Bhd has received a backing support from certain financial institution for more than RM1 billion, One day after its auditor cast doubt on the company’s ability to continue the business. AirAsia CEO Tan Sri Tony Fenandes said that the portion of the debt funding would be eligible under the Danajamin Prihatin Guarantee Scheme. The airline …

PETALING JAYA – Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has been allowed by the court to inspect items consfiscated by the police linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). High Court judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin allowed Rosmah’s application for permission to inspect the luxury goods in preparations of their affidavit on …