Malaysia

Deadly drivers the main cause of bus and lorry crashes, says Plus

Drivers, not machines, roads or other factors, are the main cause of accidents involving heavy vehicles such as lorries and buses on the North-South Expressway. Of the 9,059 accidents and 353 fatalities recorded last year, 1,690 involved lorries and 218, buses, according to Plus regional manager Mohamad Pazli Kasim.“According to our records, ... Read More

Putra Mosque shrouded with haze in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur June 19, 2013. - Reuters pic.

Putra Mosque shrouded with haze in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur June 19, 2013. - Reuters pic.

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MCMC and police coordinating actions on religious matters

Police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) are working to coordinate action against social media users found insulting Prophet Muhammad in their comments. Home Minister ... Read More

Malaysian story needs to be rewritten, says Dr M

There is a need to rewrite Malaysian history books to include problems faced in the past and steps taken by the government to solve such issues, so as to offer a better understanding of the country's ... Read More

Check on hawker licences owned by foreigners

The Federal Territory Ministry will review the status of hawker licences owned by foreigners in the federal capital which were believed to have been obtained from local hawkers. Its minister, Datuk Seri ... Read More

Najib breathes easier after Dr M pow-wow

By The Malaysian Insider

It has been a roller-coaster ride for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pic left) since he led the Barisan Nasional to victory at the May 5 general election but without achieving his own ... Read More

Dr Mahathir regrets Internet freedom

By Md Izwan

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad admitted today he might have made a mistake in giving guarantees for Internet freedom, which has been blamed for empowering and enabling opposition parties to win more seats in the ... Read More

RM600m campus in Shah Alam launched by Agong

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah today launched the RM600 million Management and Science University (MSU) campus in Shah Alam. The campus, which was built in three phases, has the ... Read More

Malaysia a model broadband, internet country, says minister

Malaysia is a model country for its success in closing the digital divide among its people, said Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.“For me, we can be proud when compared ... Read More

Popular website operator in trouble

The operator of popular website www.jiwang.org (JWG), who allegedly reaped hundreds of thousands of ringgit since 1997 by offering illegally downloaded and uploaded Malay songs, was detained by an ... Read More

Take back ICs from foreigners, BN MP tells Sabah RCI

By Mohd Farhan Darwis

The government should take back Malaysian identity cards given to foreigners in Sabah, Tuaran MP Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau told the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on illegal immigrants in Sabah ... Read More

EC has admitted wrongdoing so Aziz should go — Bersih chief

By Amin Iskandar, Bahasa News Editor

The Election Commission (EC) chairman's regret over the failure of indelible ink used in Election 2013 shows they are guilty of wrongdoing and should resign, Bersih co-chair Datuk A. Samad Said said ... Read More