PETALING JAYA, June 5 — The government should maintain its practice of appointing experts and professionals — not politicians — to lead public transport agencies and companies, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.‍

GEORGE TOWN, June 4 — The Penang state government has pledged to implement effective traffic management measures to minimise disruptions during the construction of several major infrastructure projects.‍

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized assets worth RM143 million in connection with the alleged misuse of sukuk funds meant for the construction of a highway in the Klang Valley.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The trials for Malaysia’s new Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) have yet to begin, and no official start date has been set, according to information from Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s office, as reported by Berita Harian.‍

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan reportedly said that while Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holds the authority to decide on Cabinet appointments, it is not inappropriate for political parties to offer input.‍

ALOR GAJAH, June 3 — An 80-year-old retired policeman sustained minor head injuries after losing control of his car and crashing into a roadside eatery at Jalan Pantai Belimbing, Durian Tunggal, yesterday.‍