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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


Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia short of specialist engineers, govt mulls allowing foreign graduates to work locally

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 25 -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia is facing a shortage of high-level specialist engineers despite having a large number... Read More


MPs push for RCI on US-Malaysia trade deal over sovereignty, transparency concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 13 -- Subang MP Wong Chen has called for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate Malaysia's recently signed trade agreement with the United States. He said certain provi... Read More


China-Malaysia Port Alliance a 'living lab' for innovation in green tech and automation, says deputy minister

SEPANG, Nov. 10 -- The China-Malaysia Port Alliance (CMPA) should continue to grow as a hub for innovation, where ports work together to develop smarter technologies, automation solutions and green en... Read More


Luxury coach service Aeroline cancels trips until December, suspends services after APAD directive due to declining shift to TBS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 1 -- Luxury coach operator Aeroline has announced the temporary suspension of all scheduled trips from November 6 to December 5, 2025, following a directive from the Malaysian Land ... Read More


Teluk Intan FRU tragedy: Overloaded lorry, not brake failure, to blame, MOT report finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- The Transport Ministry's final report on the fatal crash involving a tipper lorry and a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck in Teluk Intan has found that the lorry was carrying m... Read More


'Chain of failure': Transport Ministry report exposes weak oversight, overloading culture behind deadly Teluk Intan crash

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 31 -- The final report on the fatal crash involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck and an overloaded tipper lorry in Teluk Intan has revealed deep organisational and enforcement... Read More