SINGAPORE: Malaysian drivers and commuters will be able to cross between Johor and Singapore using QR codes instead of passports from next year. This follows a successful trial involving buses and motorcycles that began in June and ends this month, Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said on Monday (Nov 18). For now, only Malaysian … Read more
Last Updated:November 18, 2024, 21:44 IST Malaysia edged ahead in the game thanks to an 18th-minute strike by Paulo Josue following a calamitous mix-up in the Indian defensive setup. But the Blue Tigers clawed their way back into the game riding on a Rahul Bheke header in the 39th minute of…Read More Indian Men’s Football … Read more
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday (Nov 14) to deepen cooperation in preventing and combating transnational crimes. The MOU was signed by Malaysia’s Minister of Home Affairs Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) headquarters. Mr Saifuddin … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s religious affairs authority on Thursday (Nov 14) accused a conglomerate under investigation for child abuse and money laundering of deploying “elements of slavery” in the way it operates its businesses. Nooh Gadot, an official at the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs, said this was among the reasons why the teachings and beliefs … Read more
“FULL-TIME” CRIMINALS STUCK IN THE SYSTEM Mr Dobby Chew, the chief executive officer of HAYAT – a human rights organisation – said that the home detention proposal could be seen as an expansion of the parole programme to reduce the prison population. Mr Chew said that coupled with suitable work opportunities, this alternative could be … Read more
Last Updated:November 12, 2024, 20:24 IST The Blue Tigers’ head coach Marquez asserted it was of essence that everyone involved in the setup pull together in a synchronised manner to take the level of the side forward. Manolo Marquez. (X) Head coach of the Indian national football team Manolo Marquez asserted it was of essence … Read more
During the height of COVID-19 in March 2020, the KLCI bottomed out at around 1,301 points exacerbated by the adverse impact of the pandemic on the global economy. As of Monday (Nov 11), the benchmark index has since surged to around 1,609 points, a 23.7 per cent hike overall. Mr Ng Zhu Hann, founder and … Read more
“I have been informed regarding the viral media report involving a trainee at UPNM who sustained injuries … Following the police report that was filed, the ministry has referred the matter to the police for investigations,” Defence Minister Khaled Nordin posted on his social media on Sunday. “The ministry views such incidents as inappropriate and … Read more
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. World waits to see how Trump reshapes US approach to … Read more
Among the articles he won the award for were the seizure of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin’s flagship Ilham Tower by the anti-graft agency last year. The multi-million dollar commercial building in Kuala Lumpur city is one of the largest towers in the capital. Mr Lopez spoke to finance executives close to the former politician, who … Read more
