PUTRAJAYA, June 26 — A total of 12 out of 41 health facility construction projects scheduled for this year under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) have been completed as of June 16, according to the Health Ministry (MOH).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The 25th Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) and its Related Meetings, which lasted for five days starting on Monday (June 23) in Putrajaya, served as a platform in formulating a plan to combat 10 transboundary crimes that plague the region.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The Madani government has agreed to expand the role of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to cover all forms of cybercrime, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri AnwarNC Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — A Form Two student collapsing from a school rooftop after inhaling a drug-laced vape is just one of many disturbing incidents fuelling renewed calls for the government to impose a total ban on electronic cigarettes.

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 — Malaysia will become a party to space treaties under the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (Uncopuos), announced the Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of four criminal breaches of trust, misappropriation of property, and money laundering charges in connection with Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda’s (Armada) funds.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) have been instructed to step up monitoring of repeat traffic offenders involving transport companies and commercial vehicle drivers.

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 — Former Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah cannot proceed with her appeal in the Federal Court to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision in denying her leave to challenge a show-cause notice issued by the Syariah High Court for contempt.

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the launch of the Kota Madani development project in Precinct 19, a major smart city initiative designed to be people-centric and environmentally sustainable.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Malaysia and Singapore are looking to strengthen regional cooperation to advance youth volunteerism and promote cross-border unity, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, June 26 — Beginning July 1, the government will prohibit the registration and use of all natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in Malaysia, affecting over 44,300 vehicles, including taxis, private cars, buses, lorries, and industrial machinery.  The move follows a Cabinet...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Sapura Energy Bhd has announced the resignation of Datuk Shahriman Shamsuddin as a director of the company effective today.

SEPANG, June 25 — The Kyrgyz Republic's President Sadyr Zhaparov departed home today after concluding a two-day official visit to Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov visited the iconic Petronas Twin Towers today as part of his two-day official visit to Malaysia.

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 — The chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has been remanded on suspicion of being involved in money laundering and using proceeds of corruption through personal accounts, his company, and those of relatives and associates.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has published a consultation paper to seek feedback from members of the public on the proposed framework for sustainability assurance.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov, who arrived in Malaysia yesterday for a two-day official visit, toured the Parliament House today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will implement mandatory contributions for non-Malaysian workers starting this October, as part of efforts to strengthen social protection and promote fairer employment practices in line with international standards.

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating the alleged misuse of RM12 million, believed to be linked to two cases involving the oil and gas solutions provider Sapura Energy Bhd.

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 — A Public Works Department (JKR) director of a certain state will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow in connection with a corruption case involving the receipt of bribes from several contractors linked to government maintenance projects.