Elect to sponsor, not keep wild animals as pets
KUALA LUMPUR (June 15): Protected animals should be in their habitat and not kept captive as pets, said Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) president, Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail.
Probe into viral sex video top priority - MCMC
CYBERJAYA (June 14): The investigation into the viral sex video allegedly linked to a federal minister is a top priority at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), said MCMC chairman Al-Ishsal Ishak.
Jail term, fine awaits those uploading, spreading porn on internet - MCMC
KUALA LUMPUR (June 13): The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) warns all parties not to upload, distribute or share pornographic content on the Internet.
LKIM to mediate between state governments over land reclamation, sand dredging issue
LUMUT (June 13): The Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) will look to play a greater role in relation to solving the land reclamation and sand dredging activities involving Penang and Perak, which have caused worry among the fishermen.
‘My job is to go after corruption anywhere and everywhere it is found’ — Latheefa
KUALA LUMPUR (June 7): Latheefa Beebi Koya, the nation’s first female top graft buster, clocked in to work for the first time today, even as her appointment was questioned by various quarters.
Latheefa well suited for new role - Gobind
PUTRAJAYA (June 5): Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo has welcomed the appointment of Latheefa Beebi Koya as the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), saying she is qualified and well suited for the job.
MIPEAC calls for PropTech firms to be registered
KUALA LUMPUR (June 4): The Malaysian Institute of Professional Estate Agents and Consultants (MIPEAC) has weighed in on the issue of PropTech companies allegedly performing illegal real estate brokering by urging PropTech companies to comply with existing legislation.
Mohd Shukri resigns, Latheefa Koya appointed as MACC chief effective June 1
KUALA LUMPUR (Jun 4): Lawyers for Liberty executive director Latheefa Beebi Koya has been appointed as the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), following the request by Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdullah to have his contract shortened.
DATUM:KL 2019 to attract more than 2,000 participants
PETALING JAYA: The DATUM:KL 2019 is back for its 17th installation this July and is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants.
ECRL: Association optimistic govt will be fair to bumiputera contractors
KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): The Malaysian Bumiputera Contractors Association is optimistic that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government will be fair to Bumiputera contractors with regard to their participation in public works of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.
