Nation

Guan Eng graft trial: Court allows defence to cross-examine prosecution witness

KUALA LUMPUR: The corruption trial of former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng linked to the Penang undersea tunnel project saw the court allowing the defence to cross-examine a prosecution witness based on investors' reports alleging misconduct.

Nation

Update tax details regularly, don't just wait for e-filing, LHDN reminds taxpayers

KUALA LUMPUR: Taxpayers are urged to be more proactive in updating their tax information regularly, instead of waiting for the e-Filing season.

Nation

Perikatan aims for 15-seat sweep in Perlis in next GE, says MB

KANGAR: Perikatan Nasional has set its sights on a clean sweep of all 15 state seats in Perlis in the next general election.

Nation

Saarani: Perak not a failed state, growth still on track

IPOH: It is not right for the Opposition to label Perak a failed state, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Cybersecurity

Gobind: Malaysia must be prepared for quantum computing

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said today (April 21) that the country must be ready for the rise of quantum computing, as it stands to drastically transform digital security on a global scale.

Nation

High Court commutes jail term, frees couple caught in lewd act at cemetery

GEORGE TOWN: The High Court here on Tuesday (April 21) set aside a 12-month jail sentence imposed on a couple for committing an indecent act at a Chinese cemetery in March, ordering their immediate release.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah backbenchers push for swift decision on 40% special grant

KOTA KINABALU: A decision must be made without further delay on Sabah's 40% special grant whether through roundtable discussions or court proceedings, says Backbenchers Club (BBC) chairman Datuk Masiung Banah.

Nation

Home Ministry yet to decide on Turap foreign worker system, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry has yet to make a decision on the proposed implementation of a new foreign worker recruitment system known as the Universal Recruitment Advanced Platform (Turap).

Nation

Wait for full probe into viral video of Kulim police officer, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry has advised the public not to draw conclusions or pass judgment on any party based solely on a short video clip circulating online regarding an incident in Kulim, Kedah.

Nation

New primary school to open in Kulai this year

KULAI: A new primary school will soon open here, says Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

Nation

Malaysia needs more vets to meet shortfall, says DVS DG

CYBERJAYA: Malaysia now only has around 2,600 active veterinarians, says Datuk Dr Mohd Noor Hisham Mohd Haron.

Nation

Carbon tax plan put on hold amid Middle East tensions, says Kurup

PETALING JAYA: The government's plan to impose a carbon tax on industries will be put on hold due to the Middle East geopolitical situation, so as not to burden the rakyat further, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kg Bahagia fire: Replacement of identity documents to be examined on case-by-case basis, says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: All registration and identity document replacement processes for victims of the Kampung Bahagia fire in Sandakan, Sabah will be examined on a case-by-case basis.

Nation

Man charged with making post contemptuous of court

SEPANG: A 68-year-old man pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here on Tuesday (April 21) to a charge of making and initiating a social media post deemed contemptuous of the court last December.

Nation

Johor to give RM300 special aid to every haj pilgrim from the state

JOHOR BARU: Johor will provide RM300 in special financial aid to every haj pilgrim from the state this year under a new initiative to support those performing the pilgrimage.

Nation

Malaysia not passive on sovereignty despite neutral diplomatic stance, says DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not remain passive on issues of international sovereignty despite its neutral diplomatic stance, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Nation

Home Ministry inks deal with Turkiye shipyard to get second MPMS

PUTRAJAYA: Facing increasingly complex threats at sea, including smuggling and encroachment, the Home Ministry has sealed a US$83.75mil contract for the procurement of a second Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS).

Nation

Lumut jetty repairs underway, upgrades planned

IPOH: Cleaning and initial repair works have been carried out at the Lumut Jetty, says Perak tourism committee chairman Loh Sze Yee.

Nation

High Court jails 33 men for 10 months over KTV attack in Taman Shamelin

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has imposed an additional 10 months' imprisonment on 33 men who gatecrashed an entertainment outlet in Taman Shamelin earlier this month.

Nation

Malaysia must shift from 'cheap' to 'safe' premium destination, says Sim

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian businesses must move away from competing on cheap prices and instead position themselves as a premium, "safe" destination in the global market, says Steven Sim.