The Mozambican government has approved reinstating the four-and-a-half-year suspension period for the TotalEnergies LNG project in Cabo Delgado, rejecting the company's request for a ten-year concession extension. A government resolution stipulated that the project's initial thirty-year development term should be recalculated to account for the force majeure period invoked due to terrorist attacks. The cabinet also mandated an independent audit to assess all expenses incurred during the suspension, a measure intended to protect public interest.
President Daniel Chapo had previously stated that negotiations with the energy company were nearing conclusion. TotalEnergies had formally requested the concession extension to offset reported...
The stilt villages on Pulau Gaya, located just a short boat ride from the Kota Kinabalu waterfront, continue to be perceived primarily as squatter settlements housing undocumented migrants. This reputation, stemming from the 1970s, persists despite the area now being home to thousands of integrated Malaysian citizens who form a significant part of the local workforce. Living conditions across the island vary dramatically, ranging from modest homes with basic utilities to severely cramped huts lacking even doors or sanitation.
The island also features a stark contrast, with several luxury resorts featuring infinity pools situated just across the dense tropical hills from these communities. Pulau Gaya represents a substantial voting bloc...
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad is introducing four additional Electric Train Service trips for the upcoming holiday season, providing 22,680 more tickets. The national rail operator announced that these special services would run from mid-December to mid-January on the Padang Besar to KL Sentral and Butterworth to KL Sentral routes.
Two extra daily trains will operate on the Padang Besar route, while two more will run on weekends for the Butterworth sector. The company stated that this initiative aims to accommodate high passenger demand after regular service tickets were fully sold. Ticket sales for the additional services will commence tomorrow morning.
KTMB encouraged travelers to plan their journeys and book tickets early to secure...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the younger generations of Malaysia and Africa to consciously reject a persistent colonial mentality. Speaking at a youth forum in Addis Ababa, he emphasized that truly independent nations must be free to determine their own futures. He stated that psychological and cultural remnants of subjugation continue to hinder progress, even decades after the end of colonial rule.
Anwar urged direct youth involvement in reconstructing national economies, arguing that confidence in their own strengths is essential for charting a better future. He warned that failing to break away from a subservient mindset could lead nations to abandon the values of justice and freedom they once fought to...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, following the conclusion of his official visit to Ethiopia. His attendance at the Group of 20 Leaders' Summit comes by invitation from the forum's current chair, South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.
The Prime Minister is accompanied by several ministers and a delegation of senior government officials and business leaders. Malaysia maintains significant economic ties with South Africa, which was its largest trading partner on the African continent the previous year. Bilateral trade between the two nations was valued at over seven billion ringgit.
This visit to South Africa represents the second segment of a three-nation tour, which will...
A comprehensive investigation has been initiated into the collapse of a temporary steel structure at an East Coast Rail Link construction site. The Construction Industry Development Board is leading the inquiry to determine if any regulatory breaches occurred. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed that the board has ordered the project developer, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd, to suspend all construction work in the affected area immediately.
The minister emphasized the necessity of a thorough investigation, noting the incident happened on a public road and caused significant public concern. The order to halt work will remain in effect until the cause is identified and safety measures are fully assured. In a related...
A 38-year-old male inmate escaped from the Sri Aman Central Prison by climbing a temporary gate within the compound. The prisoner, identified as John Sambang Sangau, was reportedly wearing only green trousers during his escape. He had been serving a sentence for a drug offence and was scheduled for release in January.
Police Superintendent Dennis Bunyam reported that the escape was discovered by officers on duty, who immediately initiated a search. A formal police report was subsequently lodged by the prison authorities.
In response, police have launched a tracking operation, establishing roadblocks and mobilizing personnel across the district. They have also requested assistance from the police K9 unit and the General Operations...
In a large-scale operation, the Immigration Department detained 468 foreign nationals for various immigration violations. The raids, which involved over 500 officers, targeted business areas, construction sites, and vegetable farms in a highland region following community complaints and a month of intelligence gathering. Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban reported that the terrain and the willingness of local businesses to hire foreigners had made the area a focus for migrant workers.
Officials checked 1,886 individuals during the operation. Those arrested were primarily from Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Indonesia, and were held for offences including expired passes, missing travel documents, and suspected fake permits. The group...
Telekom Malaysia has confirmed that the 999 voice service continues as the main emergency channel following its upgrade to the new NG MERS 999 platform. The company acknowledged initial service difficulties, including slow response times and failed connections, which it attributed to a significant surge in daily call volume after the migration. It reported that the new system received approximately 70,000 calls daily, a substantial increase from the previous average, with only about five percent constituting genuine emergencies.
The company stated it has taken immediate corrective actions, such as expanding server capacity and adding call center staff, to address the performance issues. It explained that the upgrade was necessary...
