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No solid evidence linking government officials, political leaders to GISB - Home Ministry

No solid evidence linking government officials, political leaders to GISB - Home Ministry

The Home Ministry said it does not currently plan to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry on the matter.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Taman Melawati landslide: Detailed probe underway to ensure soil structure safety - S'gor MB

Taman Melawati landslide: Detailed probe underway to ensure soil structure safety - S'gor MB

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said a thorough assessment will ensure the land's safety before residents can return home.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son to apply for demolition of family home

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son to apply for demolition of family home

The youngest son of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is applying to demolish the house at 38 Oxley Road.
Tue Oct 15 2024
King and Queen depart for home after Brunei visit

King and Queen depart for home after Brunei visit

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah departed for home today after ending their three-day state visit to Brunei.
Tue Oct 15 2024
GISB: Police investigate possibility of GISB charity home children watching militant video

GISB: Police investigate possibility of GISB charity home children watching militant video

Police said the children had been shown videos related to Abuya by the operators of the charity homes involved where they were placed.
Mon Oct 14 2024
GISB: Children’s separation necessary for thorough investigation - Home Minister

GISB: Children’s separation necessary for thorough investigation - Home Minister

Saifuddin says investigations are being conducted following legal procedures while focusing on the exploitation of women and children.
Fri Oct 11 2024
AWANI Tonight: GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation

AWANI Tonight: GISB: Selangor forms task force for victim rehabilitation

The Selangor government has formed a special task force to oversee rehabilitation programmes for children rescued from care homes linked to GISB.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Iran confrontation offers Israel's Netanyahu path to erase Oct 7 stigma, at least at home

Iran confrontation offers Israel's Netanyahu path to erase Oct 7 stigma, at least at home

Benjamin Netanyahu has led a chorus of statements by Israeli officials in recent days that sought to prepare the population for more war.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Soccer team offers deprived youngsters in Hungary new chance in life

Soccer team offers deprived youngsters in Hungary new chance in life

Oltalom offers free sports programs to the poor, homeless, youth from institutions, and young refugees, promoting inclusion and support.
Sat Oct 05 2024
GISB: Eight individuals charged in court, religious teacher jailed 10 years for abusing three boys

GISB: Eight individuals charged in court, religious teacher jailed 10 years for abusing three boys

The individuals have been charged with threatening, abusing and physically sexually assaulting children since the police launched Op Global.
Fri Oct 04 2024
GISB: Welfare home caretaker charged with child abuse

GISB: Welfare home caretaker charged with child abuse

Mohd Syahid Hanapiah was charged with abusing a six-year-old boy entrusted to his care by caning him.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Astro affirms leadership as Malaysia’s home of sports, yielding solid Q2FY25 performance

Astro affirms leadership as Malaysia’s home of sports, yielding solid Q2FY25 performance

Astro delivers an unparalleled experience, rallying millions of Malaysians around some of the worlds biggest sporting events.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away

Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away

Hurricane Helene knocks out power for millions, destroying roads and bridges and causing dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia.
Mon Sep 30 2024
GISB: No parents have claimed children rescued in Op Global

GISB: No parents have claimed children rescued in Op Global

The parents of the children and teenagers rescued from a charity home linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) have yet to come forward.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Afghan YouTubers fear for future as Taliban ban women’s voices

Afghan YouTubers fear for future as Taliban ban women’s voices

Content creators say their ability to make videos in public and at home will be curtailed.
Sat Sep 21 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024