Month: June 2025

JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 101 engagement sessions have been held to date in the drafting of the Urban Renewal Act (PSB), making it one of the most comprehensive legislative processes, with the highest number of stakeholder engagements in the nation’s history, said Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the… Continue reading Urban Renewal Act drafted after record 101 engagement sessions – Nga

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Kingdom has reinforced its dedication to regional security and economic stability by deepening ties with ASEAN, particularly under Malaysia’s leadership, through established defence agreements and international legal frameworks. UK High Commissioner to Malaysia Ajay Sharma highlighted the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) as a cornerstone of this cooperation. The FPDA, involving… Continue reading UK strengthens ASEAN ties via FPDA, security cooperation in Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN: The issue involving residents of Kampung Batu Uban, who were ordered to vacate after receiving eviction notices without any prior discussion, involves privately owned land. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he was informed that the land is not state-owned but belongs to a private party and is earmarked for redevelopment. “As far… Continue reading Kampung Batu Uban eviction involves private land – Chow

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court today ordered a former pay television employee accused of tampering with 743 client accounts to undergo a month-long psychiatric observation at Hospital Bahagia Tanjong Rambutan in Perak. Judge Norma Ismail issued the order after the accused, Nora Idayu Jaafar, 48, was suspected of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her… Continue reading Former pay TV employee with 743 data tampering charges sent to psychiatric hospital

KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) have been instructed to enhance monitoring of repeat traffic offenders, particularly involving transport companies and commercial drivers. Transport Minister Anthony Loke emphasized the need for proactive measures following complaints of delayed enforcement. Loke stated, “I have instructed JPJ and APAD to… Continue reading JPJ, APAD urged to monitor repeat traffic offenders closely

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make an official visit to Indonesia this Friday, reinforcing the strong bilateral ties between Malaysia and Indonesia. The visit follows Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s earlier trips to Malaysia for key ASEAN summits and bilateral discussions. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry stated that the visit aims to review progress… Continue reading PM Anwar to visit Indonesia Friday to strengthen bilateral ties

BACHOK: Kelantan aims to contribute significantly to the country’s onion production with a total planting area of ​​30.85 hectares involving seven districts in the state. Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said the implementation of the onion planting project in the state is a strategic step in strengthening the country’s food security and reducing… Continue reading Kelantan targets bigger onion output for nation

BANGKOK: Malaysia is accelerating the digital transformation of its civil registration system to deliver faster, more secure, and citizen-focused public services. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah highlighted the country’s progress in improving its civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system during the Third Ministerial Conference on CRVS in Asia and the… Continue reading Malaysia boosts civil registration with digital transformation

PETALING JAYA: One of the victims whose house burned down in Penang on Tuesday (June 24) recently shared his side of the story, claiming that a loan shark, said to be targeting his neighbour, mistakenly set fire to the house Shared on Facebook by Mohamad Asrul, he went to the police last Monday (June 16)… Continue reading Penang fire victim alleges loan shark mistakenly burned house down

JOHOR BAHRU: Two Vietnamese nationals, a 45-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, were charged in the Magistrate’s Court today for drug trafficking and possession. The accused, Lee Yuen Fei and Trieu Thi Mai, allegedly trafficked 38,022 grammes of MDMA at Jalan Seri Orkid 25, Taman Seri Orkid on June 14. No plea was recorded as… Continue reading Two Vietnamese charged with drug trafficking in Johor Bahru

DUNGUN: Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a mosque at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Bukit Besi Campus. Also in attendance were the Yang Dipertuan Muda of Terengganu Tengku Muhammad Ismail and Tengku Sri Setia Mahkota Raja Tengku Datuk Seri Muhammad Mu’az. Their Highnesses were received… Continue reading Sultan Mizan graces groundbreaking of UiTM Bukit Besi Mosque

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has officially filed a notice of appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and money laundering charges linked to Armada funds. The AGC confirmed the appeal in a statement today, emphasizing that the… Continue reading AGC appeals Syed Saddiq’s acquittal in Armada funds case

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today maintained the death sentence for Mohammad Abdullah Mohamed, who murdered his nine-year-old daughter in 2018. A three-judge panel dismissed his appeal against the conviction and sentence previously imposed by the High Court. Deputy Public Prosecutor Datin Asmah Musa and defence lawyer Afifuddin Ahmad Hafifi confirmed the decision to Bernama.… Continue reading Appeals court upholds death sentence for father in daughter’s murder case

PETALING JAYA: UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has deferred the decision on former vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein’s membership suspension to the UMNO Supreme Council. The motion to revoke the suspension was submitted by the Sembrong UMNO Division. Ahmad Zahid stated that the Supreme Council holds the authority to review the… Continue reading Ahmad Zahid leaves Hishammuddin’s UMNO suspension case to Supreme Council

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Kingdom is actively expanding educational opportunities for Malaysian students, offering an alternative as the United States tightens its visa policies. British High Commissioner to Malaysia Ajay Sharma confirmed the UK’s commitment to strengthening academic ties and increasing student intake. Sharma highlighted the UK’s readiness to accommodate more Malaysian students, particularly those… Continue reading UK expands opportunities for Malaysian students as US tightens visa rules

SEREMBAN: A 26-year-old woman died after she was believed to have fallen from the eighth floor of a hotel in Port Dickson yesterday. The Port Dickson Fire and Rescue Station received a distress call at 6.35 pm regarding the incident. Senior Fire Superintendent Mohd Kamal Mohd Timar stated that the victim reportedly landed on a… Continue reading Woman dies in suspected fall from eighth floor of Port Dickson hotel

PETALING JAYA: United Sikhs Malaysia, a Malaysian registered humanitarian-aid organisation will be holding a vigil for Maniisha Kaur, 20, who was found dead in her unit at Mutiara Ville, Cyberjaya on Tuesday morning (June 24). The online vigil will be held tomorrow (June 27) on United Sikhs Malaysia’s Facebook page at 9pm. “United Sikhs Malaysia… Continue reading United Sikhs Malaysia to hold vigil for murdered university student in Cyberjaya on June 27

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (Sabah Electricity) and the State Community Development Leaders Unit (UPPM) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to guarantee electricity supply reaches every part of Sabah. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor stated that the one-year agreement aligns with the role of Community Development Leaders (PPM) in delivering top-tier… Continue reading Sabah Electricity and UPPM sign MoU to expand power supply access

SUBANG: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is closely observing global conflicts to ensure its long-term strategies remain relevant and the force stays prepared for missions, said its newly appointed chief, General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris. He highlighted that ongoing conflicts, including those between Russia and Ukraine, India and Pakistan, and Iran and Israel,… Continue reading RMAF tracks global conflicts to stay mission-ready, says new chief

PETALING JAYA: The Melaka Department of Social Welfare (JKM) is currently searching for the parents or guardians of a female infant who was allegedly abandoned at a daycare centre in Semabok since March. According to Sinar Harian, the department stated that the baby was believed to be around three to four months old at the… Continue reading Melaka JKM seeks parents of baby allegedly abandoned at daycare

KUALA LUMPUR: The chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM), Professor Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, passed away today at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang. He was 76. His special officer, Firhan Rosli, confirmed his death at 11.27 am, calling it a profound loss for Malaysia’s Muslim community, particularly in Islamic scholarship… Continue reading IKIM Chairman Prof Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty passes away at 76

GEORGE TOWN: Cambodia Airways has launched its inaugural direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang, marking a significant step in enhancing regional connectivity and strengthening ties between Malaysia and Cambodia. Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai highlighted the importance of the new route, especially as Malaysia holds the ASEAN Chairmanship this… Continue reading Cambodia Airways launches direct Phnom Penh-Penang flights

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has welcomed more than 1.5 million visitors in just three months since its opening in April, surpassing initial expectations. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) confirmed the achievement, noting that 69 per cent of the overall trade and investment target has already been exceeded,… Continue reading Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka surpasses 1.5 million visitors

PUTRAJAYA: Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia (AKM) has launched the Ekspresi Merdeka creative video contest, themed Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni, as part of the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The competition, open from June 5 to August 8, invites Malaysians to showcase their patriotism through innovative video submissions. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced that… Continue reading AKM launches Ekspresi Merdeka video contest for Malaysia MADANI theme