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PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh (pic) sought confirmation from Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg that the fund would begin next year with an initial appropriation of RM8 billion. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

PSB president questions veracity of Sarawak Sovereign Fund’s projection of RM1t by 2044

Chong speaks on stage at the DAP fundraising dinner. — Borneo Post Online pic

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Sarawak DAP to continue playing Opposition role at state level, says chief

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah (centre) at the 216th Police Day parade in Kuala Lumpur March 20, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Agong extends greetings on 216th Police Day

Johor state legislative assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi said Sultan Ibrahim’s decree had created history in the August house. — Picture courtesy of Johor state government

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Opposition now known as ‘pengimbang’, instead of ‘pembangkang’, in Johor state assembly

In an announcement on UK’s judiciary website on March 16, Eason Rajah’s (pic) appointment as a High Court judge in the UK will take effect from April 18. — Picture courtesy of Advocates the Podcast

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Ipoh-born lawyer becomes judge in UK High Court, after practising as King's Counsel

Left out from the unity government's secretariat second meeting at the Umno headquarters last night, Muda also did not receive any invitation or even notification when the secretariat met for the first time on February 7. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Muda sec-gen says party left out of unity govt's meeting again, no invites or response yet

The State Disaster Management Committee informed that the number dropped to 10,396 people at 51 centres from 13,872 at 59 centres last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Number of flood evacuees in Batu Pahat drops further to 10,396

According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, the question will be raised by Wong Shu Qi (PH-Kluang) during question and answer session to the Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Measures and implementation costs to achieve 31pc renewable energy share by 2025 among focus of Dewan Rakyat today

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks during an interview with Malay Mail at his office at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur March 16, 2023. Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says he will support search for MH370 if new evidence emerges

Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said Warisan is making a detailed assessment to ensure the party partners to be chosen will able to lead the same struggle for the people of Sabah and that the cooperation could last for a long period. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Warisan not going it alone in Sabah election, says president Shafie Apdal

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks during a press conference at the Umno headquarters in Menara Dato’ Onn, Kuala Lumpur March 19, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 20 Mar 2023

Zahid: Umno poll results clear sign that grassroots want PM Anwar’s govt to forge ahead

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference after chairing the Unity Government Secretariat meeting at the Umno headquarters in Menara Dato’ Onn, Kuala Lumpur March 19, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 Mar 2023

Anwar: ‘Good progress’ on seat negotiations, but discussions still ongoing

Police detained 10 suspects (all men), including two foreigners, in connection with the death of a man at the Metro Pudu Complex yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 19 Mar 2023

Police detain 10 suspects in connection with death of a man at Metro Pudu Complex in KL

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs the Unity Government Secretariat meeting at the Umno headquarters in Menara Dato’ Onn, Kuala Lumpur March 19, 2023. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 Mar 2023

PM Anwar: More EPF withdrawals will affect country’s finances and decrease dividends

Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob will undertake a state visit to Malaysia from March 20 to 22. — TODAY pic

Malaysia / 19 Mar 2023

Singapore’s president undertakes three-day state visit to Malaysia beginning tomorrow

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the state government has approved RM1.85 million to help lessen the burden of more than 200 Sabah students currently studying in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 Mar 2023

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It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

Stormy start to 2026: MetMalaysia warns of Jan 1–5 monsoon surge, tells Sarawak to brace for heavy rain

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

Bomba: Cause still unclear in Damansara EV fire that scorched XPeng, BYD and damaged home

Counterfeit JPJePlates hit the streets, throwing JPJ’s standardisation drive into chaos

Update on Shah Alam LRT operations expected next month as testing continues

MACC investigation into Army project procurement now focusing on flow of funds

Kuala Lumpur residents fear city projects at risk as DBKL defers 2026 allocations

RM4 remains key resistance as ringgit ends lower against US dollar

Police submit crucial audio in Durian Tunggal fatal shooting, CyberSecurity Malaysia to analyse

Justice in focus: Landmark rulings that tested freedoms and redefined citizenship in Malaysia’s 2025

Abu Bakar clocks in as new Perlis MB with RM3,000 pay cut, tells exco to trim theirs too

Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

Lee Lam Thye: Punishment alone won’t stop littering, schools must instil civic responsibility

PSB president questions veracity of Sarawak Sovereign Fund’s projection of RM1t by 2044

Sarawak DAP to continue playing Opposition role at state level, says chief

Agong extends greetings on 216th Police Day

Opposition now known as ‘pengimbang’, instead of ‘pembangkang’, in Johor state assembly

Ipoh-born lawyer becomes judge in UK High Court, after practising as King's Counsel

Muda sec-gen says party left out of unity govt's meeting again, no invites or response yet

Number of flood evacuees in Batu Pahat drops further to 10,396

Measures and implementation costs to achieve 31pc renewable energy share by 2025 among focus of Dewan Rakyat today

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says he will support search for MH370 if new evidence emerges

Warisan not going it alone in Sabah election, says president Shafie Apdal

Zahid: Umno poll results clear sign that grassroots want PM Anwar’s govt to forge ahead

Anwar: ‘Good progress’ on seat negotiations, but discussions still ongoing

Police detain 10 suspects in connection with death of a man at Metro Pudu Complex in KL

PM Anwar: More EPF withdrawals will affect country’s finances and decrease dividends

Singapore’s president undertakes three-day state visit to Malaysia beginning tomorrow

Hajiji: RM1.85m to help Sabah students in the Middle East