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Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) president Bobby William says the Ministry of Education should not blame the newly recruited 222 teachers from peninsular Malaysia for rejecting the offer to serve in Sarawak. — Picture courtesy of PBDSB president Bobby William

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

Ignorance likely led to new recruits shunning Sarawak teaching posts, says Dayak party president

Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan says the government will not implement the Goods and Service Tax (GST) by this year. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

No GST this year, deputy finance minister assures Malaysians

EPF said that lower starting salaries for those who began careers early before minimum wage was implemented in 2013 is among the factors to low overall member savings for this age group. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

EPF reveals two million members have savings below RM10,000; 2.64 million members not contributed in years

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says the government might remove a ban on exporting renewable energy that has been in place since October 2021. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

Nik Nazmi: Putrajaya mulling lifting ban on renewable energy exports

Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya March 9, 2023. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

Muhyiddin arrives at MACC headquarters for questioning as supporters chant outside (VIDEO)

In Johor, the number of evacuees increased to 45,048 people this morning compared to 42,852 last night, although the floods have started to recede in some districts. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

Over 47,000 flood evacuees still housed at relief centres in three states as at 8am

Maqis officers inspect the crates containing ‘live’ earthworms at Senai International Airport’s cargo complex, March 8, 2023. — Picture courtesy of Johor Maqis

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

In Johor, 332kg inbound earthworms grounded at Senai International Airport

The current Dewan Rakyat will sit for 31 days until April 4. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

Flight ticket prices, pension scheme for senior citizens among issues to be raised in Parliament today

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) reminds candidates that winning in the Umno election will not mean that the party will select them automatically as candidates for the state elections. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

Zahid: Winning posts in party not a passport for candidacy in upcoming state election

On Umno's next direction, Ahmad Zahid expects that the party's new leadership line-up, which will be elected, will work with him to translate the implementation of the party's new direction. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

Zahid: Bring Societies Act 1966 to Parliament if you want it amended

Communications and Digital minister Fahmi Fadzil speaks during the KNKV Viral Award and KNKV Group rebranding ceremony in Kuala Lumpur March 8, 2023. ― Bernama pic

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

Fahmi: People free to express views on social media, just don’t touch on sensitive issues

An Ipsos survey shows that an almost an equal proportion of Malaysian men and women (54 per cent versus 50 per cent) believed that the push for gender equality is hurting men. — File picture by FIrdaus Latif

Malaysia / 09 Mar 2023

Poll: Over half of Malaysians think push for gender equality ‘discriminating’ against men despite one in five witnessing sexual harassment

File picture shows Pahang Health Director Datuk Dr Nor Azimi Yunus (front, second right) during the visit by Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah (third left) to the Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom Hospital in Cameron Highlands, March 6, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 08 Mar 2023

Dress code: Visitor barred from entering Kuantan hospital due to misunderstanding, says Health director

Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan during the budget winding up session during the First Meeting of the Second Term of the 15th Parliament, March 8, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 08 Mar 2023

No decision yet on procurement of F/A-18C/D fighter jets from Kuwait, says Mindef

A man is seen paying his ‘zakat’ at a mosque in Kuala Lumpur. ― File picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 08 Mar 2023

Zakat fitrah in Sabah remains at RM7 this year, says Muis

The founder of Rumah Bonda, Siti Bainun Ahd Razali, (centre) was present at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex March 8, 2023, for the hearing of the case she faces regarding the charge of neglecting and mistreating a 13-year-old girl with Down syndrome known as Bella. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 08 Mar 2023

News

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

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

A first ride at last: Johor–Singapore RTS Link hits key milestone with inaugural train test from depot to border

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

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

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

Ignorance likely led to new recruits shunning Sarawak teaching posts, says Dayak party president

No GST this year, deputy finance minister assures Malaysians

EPF reveals two million members have savings below RM10,000; 2.64 million members not contributed in years

Nik Nazmi: Putrajaya mulling lifting ban on renewable energy exports

Muhyiddin arrives at MACC headquarters for questioning as supporters chant outside (VIDEO)

Over 47,000 flood evacuees still housed at relief centres in three states as at 8am

In Johor, 332kg inbound earthworms grounded at Senai International Airport

Flight ticket prices, pension scheme for senior citizens among issues to be raised in Parliament today

Zahid: Winning posts in party not a passport for candidacy in upcoming state election

Zahid: Bring Societies Act 1966 to Parliament if you want it amended

Fahmi: People free to express views on social media, just don’t touch on sensitive issues

Poll: Over half of Malaysians think push for gender equality ‘discriminating’ against men despite one in five witnessing sexual harassment

Dress code: Visitor barred from entering Kuantan hospital due to misunderstanding, says Health director

No decision yet on procurement of F/A-18C/D fighter jets from Kuwait, says Mindef

Zakat fitrah in Sabah remains at RM7 this year, says Muis

Siti Bainun's ex-friend burst into tears when she saw Bella, says witness