The Malay Mail

The Malay Mail is a newspaper based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that began its journey on December 1, 1896, when Kuala Lumpur was the capital of the newly established Federated Malay States. It holds the distinction of being the first daily newspaper in the FMS. Today, it is a free lunchtime publication, distributing 100,000 copies throughout the Klang Valley. Its primary audience includes Professionals, Managers, Executives, and Businessmen (PMEBs).

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Transport Ministry unveils name-and-shame list amid traffic summonses clampdown, Selangor’s waste collector KDEB tops list

3 days ago | malaymail.com | Syed Jaymal Zahiid

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 — The Ministry of Transport said today it would begin exposing the names of transport service providers with the highest traffic summonses, as part of a clampdown on offenders triggered by a series of deadly road accidents in the last few months. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the list will be released from time to time as a stern warning to keep bus and logistics operators in line.
Chow Kon Yeow presses for federal government to implement SST revenue sharing with states, including Penang

5 days ago | malaymail.com | Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 — Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow has reiterated his call to Putrajaya to consider the state’s request for the federal government to share the taxes collected from the state. He said it is time that the federal government seriously consider the state government’s request instead of pushing it aside.
InvestPenang seeks clarity on Intel’s plan as new Penang facility nears completion amid reported global job cuts

5 days ago | malaymail.com | Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 — InvestPenang will be meeting with chip giant Intel soon to gain clarity on the company’s plans for its new facility in the state. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the meeting, expected to take place this week or next, will focus on Intel’s progress and intentions for the nearly completed site.
Penang nets RM6.7b in Q1 manufacturing investments, mostly foreign

5 days ago | malaymail.com | Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 — Penang recorded RM6.7 billion in approved manufacturing investments for the first quarter of 2025, accounting for 22 per cent of Malaysia’s total and ranking it second among all states. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the investment decisions were made last year, before uncertainties arose over US tariffs.
Chest bitten, face punched: Police remand two youths who allegedly attacked officer at Penang headquarters

5 days ago | malaymail.com | Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 — Two youths, aged 19 and 20, were remanded for three days after allegedly punching and biting a policeman at the Penang police headquarters (IPK) here. Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the two men were behaving suspiciously near the entrance of the police headquarters at about 4.30pm yesterday.
‘Just his personal opinion’: Fahmi shrugs off Rafizi’s podcast claim of losing Anwar’s support

6 days ago | malaymail.com | Syed Jaymal Zahiid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s claim that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim no longer had confidence in him as economy minister was merely a personal opinion. Rafizi made the claim during a recent episode of his podcast, suggesting that Anwar’s backing of Nurul Izzah’s bid to challenge him for the PKR deputy presidency signalled he was no longer wanted in the Cabinet.
Fahmi: Nurul Izzah, Saifuddin Nasution as PKR’s polls directors an ‘advantage’ for unity coalition

6 days ago | malaymail.com | Syed Jaymal Zahiid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 -- PKR communications chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today hailed the appointment of Nurul Izzah Anwar and Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution as the party’s elections director as “an advantage”, amid talks of simmering discontent towards the Pakatan Harapan lynchpin. Saifuddin and former MP Nurul Izzah could lead negotiations for seats with other parties in the ruling coalition, the communications minister suggested, saying they have the experience and diplomatic skills.
How a former maternity hospital, clinic and pharmacy became the shining example of heritage restoration in George Town

1 week ago | malaymail.com | Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, June 21 — Fronting the corner of Lebuh Acheh and Carnarvon Street is an imposing British colonial white building with modern touches and Straits Chinese influences. The architectural style of the imposing double-storey building straddling the corner of two streets is almost similar to that of the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce building, the former Majestic Theatre and Loke Thye Kee building at the junction of Burmah Road and Penang Road.
Argus Residence: Celebrating the memories of a former Eurasian ‘enclave’ in George Town

1 week ago | malaymail.com | Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 — Every evening along a short narrow lane, just behind the Assumption Church in George Town, shrieks of laughter would fill the air as children ran and played. It was a time before there were many cars on the roads and that narrow lane was a playground for the children living in the row of five terraced houses. “It was like a dead end because the road leads to a narrow back lane so cars didn’t come in,” said Stan De Souza.
Penang has enough land to meet industrial demand for next 15 years, CM says amid RM13b in Q1 investments

1 week ago | malaymail.com | Opalyn Mok

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 — Penang has sufficient land to meet industrial needs in the state for the next 10 to 15 years, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said today there was a perception that the state is short of industrial lands but in reality, the state still has lands that can be developed for use.