KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The multibillion-ringgit investment in Pengerang must now translate into measurable operational and financial improvements, particularly as PRefChem continues to face losses, said industry expert Datuk Seri R. Jeyenderan.  Commenting on a recent report on the financial performance of PRefChem, the chief executive officer of Maritime Network Sdn

JAKARTA, Sept 1 — Malaysians in or travelling to Karo Regency in North Sumatra have been advised to remain vigilant and avoid areas surrounding Mount Sinabung following its eruption on Monday, which disrupted flights and prompted the evacuation of more than 2,400 residents. In a statement on Tuesday, the Consulate General

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — The government’s decision to restore the assistance quota under the Budi Madani programme for RON95 petrol and increase the diesel quota has been well received by various layers of society and traders, considering it a timely step in alleviating the burden of living costs. The announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — An 18-year-old college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak here this morning. Free Malaysia Today reported that Wangsa Maju police chief Annas Sulaiman said police were alerted at about 8.50am after a security guard found the student’s body at

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Ahead of tomorrow’s 69th National Day celebration, Dataran Putrajaya is fully prepared to stage a grand gathering of thousands of participants, a showcase of national assets, and vibrant performances designed to ignite the people’s patriotic spirit. Carrying the theme “Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati”, this year’s celebration

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Fashion designer Datuk Rizalman Ibrahim says his adopted son, Umar Nail, is in stable condition but remains under close medical observation following internal injuries sustained in a road accident. He said doctors are focusing on treating Umar’s liver injury, which is currently the main concern, according

CYBERJAYA, Aug 29 — In the nearly 30 years since Malaysia began developing its national cyber emergency response capabilities with the establishment of MyCERT, the most significant change has been not merely the growing volume of cyber threats, but the speed at which attacks can occur, now further accelerated by

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Immigration Department will work with Thai authorities to obtain detailed information on an alleged syndicate trafficking China nationals from Cambodia to Malaysia. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said they were monitoring developments of the case even though they have yet to receive any official report

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — From the outside, the 800-square-foot apartment unit looks no different from any other. Yet, what would normally be considered adequate accommodation for a family of five is home to 15 migrant workers. Some employers are known to rent vacant flats, apartments or houses for their foreign

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — Two of the 57 Malaysians previously reported as untraceable following flash floods and landslides in Nepal have been located, while 55 others remain unreachable as of 2.22pm today. Foreign Ministry Deputy Secretary-General (Bilateral Affairs) Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin said the two Malaysians had been successfully