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JOHOR BAHARU, July 16 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today attended a briefing on the development of Johor at the Puteri Pacific Hotel here. Najib, who arrived here at 3.45 pm, was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Johor Menteri Besar Datu …

A marine policeman who was kidnapped by a group of terrorists at a holiday resort on Mabul Island last Saturday is expected to be released before Hari Raya Aidilfitri. IGP: Kidnapped marine cop set to be freed before Rayawww.malaysiakini.com'For the sake of national security, it is better we do …

It is the party, and not any individual, who decides if anyone is "permanent" in a leadership position, PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim insisted today in the face of Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim’s insistence he will see out a second term as MB. Party will decide Khalid …

The government has agreed to impose the vehicle entry permit (VEP) charge soon on Singapore vehicles entering Johor, said Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak. Announcing this today, he said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Wahid Omar, who oversees the Economic Planning Unit, had been in …

Minister relights Anwar's 'support Israel' remark A minister turns back the clock in his criticism of Pakatan Rakyat calling for a special Parliament sitting on the situation in Gaza. Communication and Multimedia Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek referred to a Asian Wall Street Journal rep …

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has reminded civil servants and enforcement personnel not to accept any gifts, especially during the Aidilfitri festive period. Speaking to Bernama Wednesday, its president, Azih Mu …

VIDEO: KiniTV Khalid Ibrahim has once again insisted on remaining as Selangor menteri besar until the next general election despite fresh speculation that he would be replaced after Hari Raya. At a press conference today, he said following Pakatan Rakyat's landslide win in Selangor in the last …

VIDEO: KiniTV Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has received reports of the traffic impact assessment (TIA) and the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Kirara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex) from the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM). The Selangor MB said he will …

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) — Police will hold discussions with the other enforcement authorities in the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) to draw up a suitable standard operating procedure (SOP) that is in line with the country’s laws. The enforcement authorities involved in E …

Don't make his head bigger, Zam warns sultan Former information minister Zainuddin Maidin has warned the sultan of Selangor not to fall into the political trap set by PAS parliamentarian Khalid Samad. He was responding to the Shah Alam MP's statement that the latter would seek an audience …

Curfew, designated sea routes imposed in Sabah Vessels entering Sabah waters can only use "designated sea routes", following a rise in security breaches there, police said. Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said the routes will be announced soon. He said that the designated sea …

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) — Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department has deployed 941 members from 17 stations in the federal capital to work during Ops Raya 2014, beginning this Sunday. Its director, Khiruddin Drahman said all the members would work on 24-hour shifts during the 20-day op …

VIDEO: KiniTV JATI Deputy President Aidit Ghazali claims Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad is a puppet, and part of a 'grand design' to turn Malaysia into a republic, and diminish Islam's status as the country's official religion. He claims to know who is behind the conspiracy, but has d …

Singapore bans Archie comic over depiction of gays An Archie comic book was banned in Singapore for its depiction of a gay character, local media reported today. Archie: The Married Life Volume Three, part of a five-book series, features a gay character who gets married. The volume was banned by Sin …

VIDEO: Rafizi Ramli has furnished a document that he claims proves Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Hasan Malek's involvement in Bank Rakyat's management matters. The PKR strategy director also claimed that the document showed the special treatment accorded to carpet t …