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Protecting the elixir of life

KUALA LUMPUR: The launch of the Madani Smart Water campaign marks a turning point in Malaysia's nationwide movement to safeguard the country's water resources through a comprehensive, progressive and high-­impact initiative, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

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US flags Apac for border woes

PETALING JAYA: The United States has flagged Asia-Pacific as a growing source of illegal immigration, with 17% of its undocumented migrants reportedly originating from the region.

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Global touch sets new medical school apart

PETALING JAYA: The newly launched medical school in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, sets a fresh benchmark in training future healthcare professionals, with active partnerships with world-renowned institutions.

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Over 40,000 ferry tickets sold for LIMA 2025

ALOR SETAR: More than 40,000 ferry tickets have been sold ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025, to be held from May 20-24.

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Kelantan aims to draw tourists with pull-net fishing

KOTA BARU: Kelantan will revive traditional pull-net fishing, once a common practice among local fishermen, as a new tourism attraction along its beaches.

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‘Bosses must send foreign workers off’

PUTRAJAYA: The Check Out Memo (COM) procedure for ­foreign workers heading back to their respective countries will now require their employers to be present at international exit points in the country, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

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Johor princess pays visit to Housing Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: Johor princess Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Ibrahim paid a royal visit to the Housing and Local Government Ministry here yesterday.

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Zahid proposes boosting franchise sector

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed three initiatives, including the Asean Franchise Accelerator Programme, to elevate Malaysia's franchise ecosystem.

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Halal cert applications now fully digital

PUTRAJAYA: All applications for the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) are now being processed electronically, effective May 5, as part of efforts to meet growing industry demand.

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Two Home Ministry officers held over graft

PETALING JAYA: Two Home Ministry officers have been arrested over a corruption case linked to the expedited processing of citizenship confirmation applications.

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AI council to boost country’s digital economy

PETALING JAYA: A Digital Asset and AI Advisory Council will be set up to help put Malaysia on the forefront of the digital economy world, says the Prime Minister's senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah.

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Crowded field in PKR veep race

KUALA LUMPUR: At least eight big names have entered the fray for the PKR vice-presidents' elections on the first day of nominations for the party's central leader­ship.

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Police exploring staged abduction theory

KUALA LUMPUR: The police are not ruling out the possibility that Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh staged her abduction.

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M’sian military personnel in India and Pakistan safe

KOTA TINGGI: The 21 Malaysians undergoing military training in India and Pakistan are safe, and the government will continue to monitor their safety amid the ongoing conflict, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (pic). 

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‘Eight suspects, five vehicles’

KUALA LUMPUR: At least eight suspects and five cars were involved in the abduction of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh on April 9.

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Food deliveryman denies robbing four women

MELAKA: A 31-year-old food deliveryman has claimed trial at the Sessions Court in Ayer Keroh here to four charges of robbing four women.

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Work together to cut costs

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) and other local medical research institutions to enhance collaboration with counterparts across Asean to help lower the cost of medicines, accelerate medical discoveries and develop treatments tailored to the region's needs.

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Wang Leehom’s close call on stage leaves fans aghast

WANG Leehom (pic) nearly fell through a trapdoor on stage and left concertgoers gasping after a mishap with a lift, reported China Press.

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Tan Sri probed over SEB-linked money laundering

PETALING JAYA: A corporate figure with a Tan Sri title is being investigated by graft busters for alleged money laundering, which is believed to be linked to Sapura Energy Bhd's shares amounting to RM500mil.

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Repair of 20 very high-risk slopes to cost RM36mil

PUTRAJAYA: The Works Ministry has identified 20 very high-risk slopes that require urgent prevention and repair works at an estimated cost of RM36mil, says its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic).