Tag: #Kuala Lumpur

Police confirm fake bomb threat at a building in the capital last night

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- Police have confirmed that a fake bomb threat was received at a prominent building in the capital last night. Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said his department received a call about the incident at 9.09pm from a security guard at the building. "The security guard informed us that he had received an email sent to the customer service centre saying that someone had placed a bomb on the 23rd floor of the building's north tower," he said in a statement here yesterday. Hoo said the Bomb Disposal Unit, Detection Dog Unit and Forensic Unit were then deployed to the location to conduct a search and found it to be a false threat. "The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 and Section 507 of the Penal Code," he said. --BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Police have confirmed that a fake bomb threat was received at a prominent building in the capital last night. Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said his department received a call about the incident at 9.09pm from a security guard at the building. “The security guard informed us […]

INSKEN Invests RM5 Mln To Strengthen Social Enterprises – Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- A total of RM5 million has been invested by the National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN) since 2022 to strengthen the country’s social enterprise sector through initiatives focused on capacity building, market access and social enterprise accreditation. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the investment aligns with the MADANI Government’s efforts to position social enterprises as a driver of Malaysia’s inclusive economy. He said social enterprises are becoming increasingly important amid geopolitical uncertainties, global supply chain disruptions and social changes, as the model not only focuses on profit, but also addresses social and environmental issues through creative and sustainable business approaches. “As an example, an ageing society in the future will require more community care services and social support, which can also be driven through the social enterprise model,” he said in a statement today. Among the initiatives implemented by INSKEN are engagement sessions with industry players, social enterprise accreditation clinics, international conferences, and programmes to strengthen networking and market access locally and abroad. Sim said 3,875 participants have benefited from INSKEN’s programmes and initiatives to date. He said INSKEN had also allocated RM200,000 over the past six months to help 20 social enterprise entities expand their markets and community impact through procurement opportunities, operational subsidies, event participation and strategic business matching. He also encouraged more social enterprises to obtain accreditation through INSKEN to enhance credibility and gain access to financing, tax exemptions, government programmes, exhibitions and other forms of support. Based on the Social Entrepreneurship Action Framework 2030 (SEMy2030) and the British Council’s The State of Social Enterprise in Malaysia study, Malaysia had an estimated 20,000 social enterprises as of 2018. To date, 600 business entities have received social enterprise accreditation through INSKEN, comprising 281 Aspiring Social Enterprises, 252 Basic Social Enterprises and 67 Accredited Social Enterprises. Meanwhile, INSKEN chief executive officer Viviantie Sarjuni said the agency is moving towards mainstreaming social procurement practices to help social enterprises become more competitive, sustainable and ready to expand further. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — A total of RM5 million has been invested by the National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN) since 2022 to strengthen the country’s social enterprise sector through initiatives focused on capacity building, market access and social enterprise accreditation. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the investment aligns with the […]

KPJU, RCS England Forge Partnership To Advance Surgical Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19– KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU) has forged a partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) to strengthen surgical standards, education, and research in Malaysia. The collaboration aims to integrate KPJU’s academic health system with RCS England’s globally recognised surgical curricula, assessment frameworks and faculty expertise to enhance competency […]

SOCSO: Gig Workers’ Social Security Protection Activated After Registration, First Task

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19– Social security protection for gig workers under the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) will take effect once they have registered with a platform provider and accepted their first task. The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), in a statement today, said the postpaid protection mechanism provides one-year coverage for gig workers upon […]

Dr Wan Azizah Extends Aid To Teacher With Haemorrhagic Stroke

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– The plight of a teacher who suffered a haemorrhagic stroke has drawn the attention of Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, who visited the educator under the Ziarah Cakna programme in conjunction with Teachers’ Day today. The Prime Minister’s wife also presented a cash […]

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Expected In Multiple States Until Midnight

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, and 10 other states, until 12 midnight today. According to a MetMalaysia statement, adverse weather conditions are expected to hit Perlis and Kedah, involving Langkawi, […]

Malaysian Bar Wins Bid To Challenge Prosecution’s Halt Of Zahid’s Case

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 -- The Court of Appeal today allowed the Malaysian Bar's bid to challenge the prosecution’s decision to halt all further proceedings against Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case. A three-member bench comprising Justice Datuk Faizah Jamaludin, presiding with Justices Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng and Datuk Nadzarin Wok Nordin, ruled that the Bar’s application was not frivolous and had raised arguable points of law that warranted a full hearing at the substantive stage. “This is an appropriate, rare and exceptional case that warrants a full judicial review. Leave is granted to the appellant to commence judicial review against the Attorney-General’s impugned decision. Thus, the High Court’s decision dated June 27, 2024, is set aside. “The matter is remitted to the High Court for the substantive hearing of the judicial review. There shall be no order as to costs,” Justice Faizah said in the unanimous decision. On June 27, 2024, the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed the Malaysian Bar’s application for leave to initiate judicial review proceedings, ruling that the application failed to meet the requisite threshold for judicial review. The Bar subsequently filed the present appeal.

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The Court of Appeal today allowed the Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge the prosecution’s decision to halt all further proceedings against Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case. A three-member bench comprising Justice Datuk Faizah Jamaludin, presiding with Justices Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng and Datuk […]

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Expected In KL, Eight States Until 5pm

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 2026– Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit Kuala Lumpur and eight states until 5pm today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a statement said the warning covers several areas in Kedah, namely Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu; Penang (Seberang Perai Utara, Seberang Perai Tengah and Seberang […]