In the absence of better public transportation, the hike in fuel pump prices will only lead to more deaths on the road, DAP’s Kluang MP Liew Chin Tong said. He said that this is as those who cannot afford fuel costs for cars will downgrade to motorcycles, which studies show come with greater risk of …

MELAKA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Melaka state government will be upgrading nine state and government subsidiary buildings to comply with international green standards with an allocation of RM30 million next year. Among the buildings to be upgraded are Seri Negeri, Melaka Historic City Council, Graha …

Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Minister Hasan Malek wants Malaysians to change their culture from protesting to being respectful and grateful. Responding to a query if he anticipates protests over the hike in fuel prices, he said it is the people's right to do so but stressed that …

The midnight increase has fueled PKR Youth's anger but Gerakan Youth attempts to extinguish the fire raging across the nation by claiming that Malaysians still enjoy the cheapest RON 95 petrol in the world. PKR Youth leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the livelihoods of many Malaysians—from urban …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Successful implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) requires five key process elements including political will and an effective consultative and communication process, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department said. The other elements are the right peopl …

PAS allies PKR and DAP will celebrate if the Islamic party breaks up, said Umno lawmaker Anuar Manap. He said after being affected by the "3B syndrome of barua, broker and buli", PAS' illness has degenerated into a "5B syndrome" with the addition of bertelingkah (squabbling) …

Video | KiniTV Kuala Langat MP Abdullah Sani Abdul Hamid wants Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali to investigate blogger Raja Petra's brother, Raja Idris Kamaruddin's, positions in state GLCs. He says Raja Idris's performance has been lackluster. 'New MB should probe RPK's bro …

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) — After introducing ePerolehan some 14 years ago, Commerce Dot Com Sdn Bhd (CDC) is looking towards transforming itself from the electronic procurement system provider to the federal government to a more pivotal role globally. It said the catalyst to this initiative was …

AS deputy president Mohamad Sabu, popularly known as Mat Sabu, has been admitted to a hospital in Klang. He is suspected of suffering from dengue. PAS members have circulated on social media a picture of Mat Sabu receiving treatment at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital. PAS' Shah Alam MP Khali …

Petaling Jaya residents want the new Selangor Mentri Besar Azmin Ali to look into their complaints into "controversial" amendments the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is planning to make to the local draft plans (RTPJ 1 and 2). "We are collectively voicing our deep concerns on the m …

YOURSAY | The difference – Hong Kong has ICAC, we don’t: ‘It’s clear the PDRM went berserk during Bersih 2.0 in 2012.’ Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/276379 [FREE] The difference – Hong Kong has ICAC, we don’twww.malaysiakini.comFREE YOURSAY ‘It’s clear the PDRM went berser …

YOURSAY | KJ, no need to sugarcoat your criticisms of Dr M: ‘He confirms that Umno does not have guts to criticise Mahathir.’ Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/276375 [FREE] KJ, no need to sugarcoat your criticisms of Dr Mwww.malaysiakini.comFREE YOURSAY ‘He confirms that Umno does not ha …

The conviction and sentencing of P Uthayakumar to 30 months’ jail at Kajang prison for sedition, in addition to the one-and-a-half years at the Kamunting detention centre under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in 2007 for essentially the same offence, is a miscarriage of justice. Firstly, the total o …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has issued a set of guidelines on the act of korban (sacrifice) to help the Muslims in the country to perform their religious obligation according to Syariah. Jakim director-general Datuk Othman Mustapha said …

Congestion as motorists flock to fill their tanks Motorists line up at petrol stations to fill up their tanks since 8.30pm. Congestion as motorists flock to fill their tanks