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PM tells Works Ministry to crack down on project delays, demands accountability from contractors

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Works Ministry to impose tougher measures against contractors who cause delays in infrastructure projects. He said the mi... Read More


Anwar acknowledges Sabahans' anger over poor infrastructure, vows tighter oversight of state projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government acknowledges the frustrations of the people in Sabah over persistent infrastructure shortcomings in the state. He s... Read More


JKR did not move barriers at Hulu Terengganu SUV ravine crash site, minister vows probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has clarified that the road barriers at the site of a recent Hulu Terengganu SUV accident, where a vehicle plunged 60 metres in... Read More


PM calls for values-driven governance, condemns rising trend of glorifying corrupt figures

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 7 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for compassion and integrity in governance, warning that political rivalries, ideological differences, and ethnic or regional... Read More


Legal aid made easier: Malaysian Bar's new pro bono plan helps lawyers reach those who need justice most

PETALING JAYA, Dec. 7 -- The Bar Council's Human Rights Committee has launched MyBar Pro Bono Hub, an initiative aimed at connecting law firms with civil society groups seeking legal assistance. Mala... Read More


'Nothing to hide': Azam Baki says MACC acted lawfully in Albert Tei raid, videos show no officer misconduct

PUTRAJAYA, Dec. 3 -- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said investigators have collected videos, including bodycam footage, to respond to claims of misco... Read More


Tengku Zafrul likely to 'support' govt in new role after Senate term ends, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Nov. 28 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is likely to continue assisting the government in another capacity despite his term as senator... Read More


Twelve highway concessionaires in the red, mixed fortunes for others, Ahmad Maslan urges caution on new projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 26 -- Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan cautioned that while Malaysians continue to show interest in new highway projects, financial viability must remain the government... Read More


Smart upgrades and quick cash: How the booming used phone market is fuelling Malaysians' lifestyles

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 26 -- Not too long ago, trading in a used phone was an ad-hoc affair, often involving a bit of haggling at a small, independent store. Today, a new generation of professional secon... Read More


New MyKad coming: NRD to roll out security-enhanced ID cards with QR code from June 2026, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 26 -- Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the National Registration Department (NRD) will roll out three new identification cards starting June 2026. He said... Read More