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Lim Guan Eng alleged that the book by Romen Bose contained half-truths and falsehoods from Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to paint the latter in a favourable light, and said he wished to ‘put the record straight’ about the ex-PM’s depiction of DAP. — Bernama pic

Guan Eng: New book on Pakatan administration fruit of Dr Mahathir’s ‘half truths and falsehoods’

In a post on the Selangor Royal Office’s Facebook page, Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah also expressed anger towards the perpetrators for stealing funds intended for the welfare of Muslims in the area. — Bernama pic

Selangor Sultan expresses disappointment over theft of mosque donations in Bukit Jelutong

Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said that although Pakatan Harapan (PH) has the advantage in the Nibong Tebal parliamentary constituency, it is not a guarantee for the coalition to easily recapture the Sungai Bakap state seat currently held by Perikatan Nasional (PN). — Bernama pic

Sg Bakap by-election: Unity machinery told not to be ‘overconfident’, says Umno’s Ahmad Maslan 

The Jawi Immigration Detention Depot and Quarters in Penang, June 25, 2024. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the construction of the RM77.5 million project on a six-hectare plot began on May 27, 2019 and was supposed to be completed on May 8, 2022, but was given three delays following the Movement Control Order when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. — Bernama pic

Deputy works minister: Jawi Immigration Depot in Penang set to complete in July

The fund management company also reported that the cumulative income distribution paid out since its inception in 1978 amounted to RM249.2 billion as of FY2023 compared with RM235.8 billion in FY2022. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

PNB pays out RM13.3b income distribution for FY2023

Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad said the implementation will follow the impact assessment of the PWP pioneer project carried out in September. — Bernama pic

HR Ministry: Progressive Wage Policy expected to be implemented in October

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg officiates the opening of the 2024 National Auditors Conference at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, June 25, 2024. Also present is Auditor-General Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi. — Bernama pic

A-G: National Audit Dept working on amendments to Audit Act 1957

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project is expected to take about two years to complete, with the state government allocating RM6 million to contribute towards its costs. — Bernama pic

Penang CM: Reconstruction of Masjid Lama Sg Bakap begins in November 

File picture of people at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, April 11, 2024. Gallup’s Positive and Negative Experience Indexes measure life’s intangibles, feelings and emotions, which indicate how pervasive positive and negative emotions are in each country, whereby the findings in the report are based on nearly 146,000 interviews with adults in 142 countries and areas in 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Gallup report: Malaysia among countries with lowest negative experiences 

On January 10 last year, the High Court in Kuala Lumpur allowed the winding-up petition brought by Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad, AmBank Islamic Berhad, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad, United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd and Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad over debts of nearly RM5 billion. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Appellate court strikes out appeal against winding-up following Serba Dinamik and three subsidiaries’ withdrawal

Speaking during the luncheon of the 47th annual general meeting of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), Anwar stressed that Malaysia must remain a trading nation and be open to investments. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia has potential to become ‘economic giant’ in region, says PM Anwar

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks during the Retired Senior Police Officers Association Malaysia’s annual general meeting in Kuala Lumpur June 25, 2024. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Home minister says eight nabbed for suspected terrorism a concern for spreading caliphate ideology, made police their No 1 target

The man, in his 40s, was arrested when he appeared to record a statement at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, at 5pm yesterday. ― Picture by Hari Anggara

'Flying container' case: Suspected Singaporean mastermind remanded for six days

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks during the Retired Senior Police Officers Association Malaysia’s annual general meeting in Kuala Lumpur June 25, 2024. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Home minister sees good things for Malaysian businesses after upgrade to US trafficking ranking

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg visits the booths set up in conjunction with the national auditors’ conference in Kuching June 25, 2024. — Picture by Sulok Tawie

Sarawak premier says to stop providing capital contributions to GLCs, starting with BDA and SEDC by 2027

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says the Health Ministry is working with telecommunications companies to provide free access to the Mental Health Crisis Helpline or HEAL Line 15555. ― Bernama pic

Health Ministry says working with telcos to provide free access to HEAL Line 15555