Malaysia

Malaysia – The letters “KJ” appeared in a ledger kept by Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) for several cash payments to high-profile persons, the High Court heard during Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s foreign visa system (VLN) corruption trial. Former UKSB director Harry Lee Vui Khiun, the prosecution’s 15th witness, stated this during cross-examination. Lee was cross-examined by Datuk Ahmad …

Malaysia – Many images may spring to mind when you think about Malaysia. The fast rising economy and the massive KL Petronas Twin Towers may be the reason for some. Others may recall a sizzling dish of nasi lemak and the country’s diverse culture. In any case, having quick access to some of Southeast Asia‘s most beautiful beaches is one …

Malaysia – Physical voting for the 2022 PKR Election in Sabah, Sarawak, and Perak finished on Sunday with just minor technical issues. Sabah PKR State Leadership Council (MPN) secretary Mustapha Sakmud said voting at 33 polling sites in 26 branches was smooth and controlled from 9 am to 5 pm. Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, and Sepanggar experienced a few technical issues this …

Malaysia – One of the factors that contribute to the shortage of the protein source in Selangor is the high demand for chicken during the festival season. Another aspect that contributes to the shortage is the rise in the price of raw materials used to create chicken feed. Izham Hashim, the head of the State Infrastructure, Public Utilities, Modernization of …

Malaysia – As the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games starts its 13th day today, all eyes will be on whether the national contingent will meet the 36 gold medal objective. Malaysia is only two gold medals short of achieving the aim, having collected 34 gold, 38 silver, and 73 bronze medals to maintain sixth in the overall medal rankings. As …

Malaysia – In order to regain voter appeal in the 15th general election (GE15), Pakatan Harapan (PH) has to change its political narrative as well as infuse new blood into its line-up, according to a forum panel. Former Bersih 2.0 chairman Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, speaking at an event titled “Does Parliament Hold Key Reforms?” remarked that certain PH leaders still …

Malaysia – At the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Malaysia’s best male singles shuttler, Lee Zii Jia, opened his campaign for the Thailand Open 2022 with an easy victory over Ade Resky Dwicahyo of Azerbaijan. In the first round of competition, the sixth-seeded shuttler defeated the Azerbaijani shuttler who was born in Indonesia by scores of 21-19 and 21-9. The match …

Malaysia – According to Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, the purported sale of personal information of 22.5 million Malaysians was not carried out by the National Registration Department (NRD), which was widely reported on across various social media platforms. “We (at the ministry) have a system to check that the leaked information did not come from the NRD, so you don’t …

Malaysia – The PKR Election Committee (JPP) has received over 200 complaints about rule breaches during this year’s party elections. According to Sinar Harian, JPP chairperson Dr Zaliha Mustafa said that certain complaints submitted were judged to be without merit and that complainants required to provide further information. “If the complaint needs more elaboration, the complainant will be contacted, and …

Malaysia – Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Minister of International Trade and Industry, revealed today that he met with Microsoft today to address the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda. Azmin expressed his enthusiasm for a fruitful relationship between Putrajaya and Microsoft in forwarding the agenda on his Facebook page. “With our 29-year relationship with Microsoft and its future goals, …