ECRL new catalyst for EPIC’s growth, revenue expected to reach RM700 million by 2030
KEMAMAN, JULY 21 — EPIC Berhad expects the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, especially the construction of the line to Kemaman Port here, to be the main catalyst for the company’s growth with a revenue target of reaching RM700 million by 2030. EPIC Group Chief Executive Officer Dr Muhtar Suhaili said the 22-hectare land […]
Black-winged Kite worth RM100,000 seized in Kapar
KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 21 — Police seized a bird of prey of the Black-winged Kite ( Elanus caeruleus ) species estimated to be worth RM100,000 in a raid at Taman Sungai Kapar Indah, Kapar, Selangor yesterday. The bird, suspected of being kept without a license, was seized in the Khazanah Integrated Operation by the Royal […]
YB Yuneswaran Invites Palong Residents to Attend HARAPAN Ceramah Event
JEMPOL, July 21 – Pakatan Harapan (HARAPAN) leader Yuneswaran has invited residents of Palong to attend a group ceramah session for the N.06 Palong constituency as part of efforts to engage with voters and share the coalition’s aspirations. In a statement, Yuneswaran said he would be joining the residents of Palong at the event scheduled […]
Datuk Seri Dr. Zahid Pledges 50,000 New Jobs If BN Wins Negeri Sembilan State Election
SEREMBAN, July 21 – Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged to create 50,000 new job opportunities in Negeri Sembilan if the coalition is given the mandate to govern the state after the Aug 1 state election. He said the commitment would be among the key offers in BN’s manifesto, […]
Johor Revokes Business Licence of NS0 Malaysia, Orders Operations at Forest City to Cease
JOHOR BAHRU, July 21 – The Johor State Government has revoked the business licence of NS0 Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Network School) and ordered the company to cease all operations at Forest City, effective July 22, 2026, citing legal non-compliance and national security concerns. In a statement, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the […]
Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil Officiates International Regulatory Conference 2026, Calls for Stronger Digital Governance
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 – Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil officiated the International Regulatory Conference (IRC) 2026, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment to building a trusted, resilient and inclusive digital ecosystem through forward-looking policies and international collaboration. The conference brought together regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, academics and international partners to exchange ideas on strengthening digital governance […]
KESUMA Relocates Foreign Workers One-Stop Centre Counter to Temporary Premises in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, July 21 – The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) has announced that its One-Stop Centre (OSC) Service Counter for Foreign Worker Management has been temporarily relocated effective July 20, 2026. In a notice issued by the ministry, the service counter is now operating from the Department of Labour of Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) on Level […]
Zahid Hamidi Outlines Four Strategic Mandates for Immigration Department at 104th Immigration Day Celebration
PUTRAJAYA, July 21 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has outlined four key strategic mandates to guide the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM), ensuring it remains relevant, trusted and respected in addressing national security challenges and the rapidly evolving global landscape. Speaking at the 104th Immigration Day celebration on Tuesday, Ahmad Zahid […]
AI is Redefining Cybersecurity Careers: Malaysia’s Universities Must Evolve to Stay Ahead
KUALA LUMPUR – As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries worldwide, Malaysia’s higher education institutions face a growing imperative to rethink how they prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. The question is no longer whether cybersecurity education needs to evolve—but how quickly institutions can adapt to ensure graduates remain relevant in an AI-driven digital […]
Malaysians Embrace Digital Services Despite Rising Cybersecurity Concerns, Study Finds
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 – Malaysians are among the most digitally engaged consumers globally, but concerns over online fraud and cybersecurity risks are growing, according to a new study by IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) and IPSOS BVA. The global study, conducted across 11 countries involving more than 3,300 respondents, found that 98 per cent of […]