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By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Mosque personnel across the state play a crucial role in preserving and upholding the image of Islam, particularly in maintaining a positive perception within society. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said they must instil a sense of...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his deep concern over the powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar and northern Thailand today, resulting in the tragic loss of life and severe destruction in Mandalay, Bangkok, and nearby regions.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Malaysia, via its embassies in Yangon and Bangkok, is closely monitoring the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand today.

JOHOR BAHRU, March 28 — The number of flood evacuees in Johor dropped to 236 as of 6pm today from 270 this morning following the closure of a relief centre.

NEW DELHI, March 28 — India has offered to help earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand, after a quake with a 7.7 magnitude struck the region on Friday, reported the German Press Agency (dpa).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Students in educational institutions under the Education Ministry (MOE) who do not wear the Jalur Gemilang badge on their uniforms after the initiative is implemented in stages from April 21 will not face any punishment.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 28 — The Hari Raya Aidilfitri Special Financial Assistance (BKK) amounting to one month’s salary has been fully disbursed to state civil servants so far, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. The additional half-month salary via the State...

BUTTERWORTH, March 28 — Residents in several areas in Penang today also felt tremors due to a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook an area 16 kilometres northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The ringgit ended marginally lower against the United States (US) dollar on Friday, ahead of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index data for February, which is due today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Almost all major public transport hubs, especially those in Kuala Lumpur, have become busy as Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches, with many of them packed with travellers buying tickets or embarking on their journeys to their hometowns ahead of the celebrations next week.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Traffic on several major highways was reported to be slow this evening due to multiple accidents caused by the surge in vehicles returning to hometowns for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Around two million vehicles are expected to enter Johor, including via the Johor Causeway and the Second Link, while three million are anticipated to head to Perak during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has expressed sympathy and solidarity with the people of Myanmar and Thailand affected by a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Sagaing region in Myanmar earlier today.

KUANTAN, March 28 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) received 1,478 complaints nationwide in the first four days of the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP), which started on Monday (March 24).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — A powerful earthquake rocked Southeast Asia today, killing several people, bringing down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok and toppling buildings in neighbouring Myanmar, where the ruling junta declared a state of emergency in some areas.

BANGKOK, March 28 — A powerful earthquake reportedly struck the Thai capital today, shaking buildings, sending residents fleeing, and triggering widespread panic across the city.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has added 12 new entities to its Financial Consumer Alert (FCA) list.

SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advised those travelling back to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri to drive safely and exercise caution on the roads.

SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the proposed implementation of subsidy rationalisation for RON95 petrol will not affect the low-income group.

PUTRAJAYA, March 28 — An Immigration officer has been arrested for suspected involvement in allowing foreigners into the country without being checked by the Immigration Department.