Ahmad Zahid Withdraws from PAS-Organised Ummah Unity Gathering
KOTA BHARU: UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will not attend the Ummah Unity Prayer Gathering organised by PAS this Friday due to a major UMNO programme scheduled in Melaka on the same day. PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the matter was conveyed by Kelantan UMNO liaison deputy chairman Tan Sri […]
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s military intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group towards Riyadh on Tuesday, following an alert warning of a potential threat to the capital. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s government, said the missile was launched by the Houthi group and targeted Riyadh. An AFP correspondent […]
Mohd Shuhaily Pleads Not Guilty to Assaulting Two Police Officers at KLIA
SEPANG: Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain pleaded not guilty at the Magistrates’ Court here today to two charges of causing hurt to two police officers last month. Mohd Shuhaily, 54, entered the plea after the charges were read out before Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani. “I plead […]
Minimum 30% Bumiputera Equity Requirement to Remain in Force – Economy Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum 30% Bumiputera equity requirement will remain in place under the Property Procurement Guidelines (GPPH), which took effect on July 13, 2022, subject to approval by the Ministry of Economy. The ministry said the government remained committed to ensuring that strategic national assets, particularly those owned by government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked […]
KPKT Allocates RM154 Million to Upgrade Public Toilets Nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) allocated RM154 million to local authorities nationwide between 2023 and 2025 to maintain, repair and upgrade public toilet facilities. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the funding had enabled 1,529 public toilets managed by local authorities to be upgraded so far. He […]
Malaysia, Indonesia Seek to Expand Creative Economy Cooperation
JAKARTA: Malaysia is looking to strengthen cooperation with Indonesia in the creative economy, focusing on shared cultural heritage, historical ties and complementary strengths across various industries. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said both countries have significant opportunities to deepen collaboration in creative arts, intellectual property and music. Speaking at a dinner with Indonesian creative […]
AKPS Chief Mohd Shuhaily Arrives at Court Over Alleged Assault
SEPANG, Oct 21 2026, Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain arrived at the Magistrates’ Court here today to face charges relating to the alleged assault of two police officers. Mohd Shuhaily arrived at 7.30 am wearing a blue suit and was accompanied by AKPS Port Klang Commander […]