Month: June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians can expect a reduction in their electricity bills beginning next month, following key reforms under the Fourth Regulatory Period (RP4: 2025–2027), said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The reforms, introduced in collaboration with the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry, Energy Commission and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), have resulted in a 19%… Continue reading Lower electricity bills from July under new tariff reforms

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in the Philippines at 7.34 am today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department reported. The earthquake, with a depth of 20 kilometres (km), occurred 106 km southeast of Davao, it said in a statement. The department said the quake did not pose any tsunami… Continue reading Moderate earthquake in Mindanao

SERI ISKANDAR: Universiti Malaya (UM) emerged as the champion of the 31st Environmental Debate Competition held at Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) here tonight, defeating 28 other institutions of higher learning. Represented by four debaters – Azhad Hafiz Md Razip Han, 22, Khairul Nur Ayuni Rodzan Khairul, 22, Aiesya Salsabila Mohd Radzuan, 23, and Ali Hydar… Continue reading UM crowned champion of 31st Environmental Debate Competition

KUCHING: Racial diversity should be embraced as a strength to enhance national unity, rather than as a battleground for rivalry or a means to showcase superiority and ego, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said that in many other countries, such diversity has led to racial and religious hostility, eventually burdening the nation… Continue reading Embrace diversity as a strength, not a source of division – PM Anwar

SEPANG: A total of 24 individuals, including 17 Malaysians, who were evacuated from Iran following escalating conflict in the country, have safely returned home. Malaysia Airlines flight MH781 carrying the evacuees landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 11.03 pm. They were welcomed by the Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Secretary-General (Bilateral Affairs), Datuk… Continue reading 24 evacuated from Iran arrive safely in Malaysia

KUCHING: Wife of Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Puan Sri Juma’ani Tuanku Hj Bujang, died at 3.34 am today. She was 76. News of Juma’ani’s passing was conveyed via a WhatsApp message by the Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit), Datuk Abdullah Saidol.… Continue reading Wife of Sarawak Premier Puan Sri Juma’ani dies

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Cabinet for elevating Malaysia’s stature while chairing ASEAN this year. He said Malaysia’s leadership at the regional level has earned recognition from ASEAN member states as well as external partners who appreciate Malaysia’s… Continue reading Abang Johari praises Malaysia’s global recognition under ASEAN Chairmanship

KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Sarawak leadership line-up to continue strengthening the party’s grassroots following the recent party elections in May. The Prime Minister said PKR’s grassroots strength must be embraced, reminding those who won in the election not to be arrogant but instead to work together… Continue reading Anwar calls on Sarawak PKR to strengthen party’s grassroots

SEREMBAN: A security guard was seriously injured after being slashed by a group of unidentified individuals during a fight in front of a fast-food outlet in Bandar Baru Nilai yesterday. Nilai District Police Chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim said police received a report at 6.08 a.m. from a medical officer at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital… Continue reading Security guard injured in machete attack in Nilai

BACHOK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated a laptop to Muhammad Syimir Amar AlMuktar, 18, an underprivileged student from Kampung Pengkalan Chengal, Perupok. The contribution was presented by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) central leadership council member, Prof Dr Maszlee Malik, who visited the student on Anwar’s behalf under the Ziarah Kasih MADANI initiative.… Continue reading PM Anwar donates laptop to underprivileged student with excellent SPM results

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has presented a contribution to Melah Idris, a single mother living in poverty and suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. The contribution was handed over by the Prime Minister’s political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, when he visited the 63-year-old mother of… Continue reading PM Anwar extends aid to struggling single mother in Pahang

JOHOR BAHRU: Police are investigating an incident involving a Singapore-registered vehicle travelling against traffic at Kilometre 55 of the Senai–Desaru Expressway yesterday. Kota Tinggi police chief Supt Yusof Othman said that the incident is believed to have occurred at around 11.31 am yesterday, and a 12-second video was subsequently uploaded to the ‘Community Roda Johor’… Continue reading Cops probe Singapore-registered car for driving against traffic

MELAKA: The Melaka government is planning to draft a working paper on managing the movement of various categories of public buses to monitor the operations of bus companies and drivers more effectively. State Works, Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Transport Committee chairman Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer said the measure would ensure all bus operators work… Continue reading Melaka to draft working paper on managing public buses

NILAI: “Let our painful experience be a lesson to others.” That is the heartfelt plea of Malaysian pilgrims who were left devastated after falling victim to a fraudulent haj package scam, which saw them stranded and denied entry into Makkah. Syarifah, a 57-year-old retiree from Batu Pahat, Johor, was among 47 pilgrims affected. She had… Continue reading Victims of fraudulent haj package urge others to be cautious

BATU PAHAT: In view of the current hot weather, the Johor government has eased the dress code for students at Islamic religious schools to ensure their comfort throughout learning sessions. Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said there were no issues regarding the implementation, as the state government had authorised the… Continue reading Johor eases uniform rules for Islamic school students amid hot weather

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that new registration applications in relation to the expansion of the service tax scope and the revision of the sales tax rate, effective from July 1, 2025, can be made starting from Aug 1, 2025. For existing registered persons, applications for the addition of new services… Continue reading New applications for revised service, sales tax scope open from Aug 1 – MoF

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) has identified 10 premises operated by different companies within the site of a fire at a lorry and engine oil storage facility in Jalan Cenderai, Taman Kota Puteri, Masai, covering an estimated area of 64,664 square metres. Johor Bahru Mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad said investigations found… Continue reading Only one out of 10 premises licensed at Masai fire location – MBJB

JOHOR BAHRU: A routine errand turned into a nightmare for a worker who was forced to abandon his company’s new lorry as fire rapidly spread from a nearby engine oil storage facility. Aiman Abdullah, 23, had gone to a recycling centre to purchase a used water tank when the blaze broke out. “The fire started… Continue reading Engine oil storage fire: Worker flees for life as company’s new lorry burns to shell

KUALA NERUS: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) has requested that the state government boost controls on tourism activities in marine park areas to avoid more cases of turtle deaths. UMT Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS) Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Uzair Rusli said uncontrolled use of high-speed boats and the unlimited presence of tourists at locations… Continue reading UMT urges Terengganu Gov’t to control tourism activities in marine parks

SABAK BERNAM: The Selangor government will not compromise on issues relating to race, religion and royalty (3R), as such matters could undermine the state’s harmony and unity. Selangor Rural Development, Unity and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rizam Ismail said issues involving racial and religious sensitivities must be handled firmly and wisely, given the state’s… Continue reading Selangor govt will not compromise on 3R issues – Exco

KANGAR: The Bakti MADANI programme organised by Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) supports the Ministry of Higher Education’s (MoHE) efforts to develop top national talent, while also shaping students who are capable of creating opportunities and contributing meaningfully to community development. UniMAP vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Zaliman Sauli said the initiative is guided by six Community… Continue reading Bakti MADANI initiative by UniMAP supports national talent development

KUALA KANGSAR: The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (MPIC) has mandated that plantation industry players must first hire graduates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes before considering the employment of foreign workers. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said industry players must provide proof of their efforts to hire TVET… Continue reading Johari: Hire local TVET grads or no foreign workers for plantations

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today confirmed that the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, has never been a member nor held any position in any political party. PDRM secretary Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah said the force takes seriously the erroneous report recently published by a newspaper linking Mohd Khalid… Continue reading IGP not linked to any political party – PDRM

MELAKA: Three ‘Pink Bus’ stage bus drivers have been suspended from work over various traffic offences, including causing the death of a motorist recently. Melaka Works, Infrastructure, Public Amenities and Transport Committee chairman Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer said the drivers, all in their 30s, were suspended for an unspecified period until investigations into their… Continue reading Three Melaka ‘Pink Bus’ stage bus drivers suspended from work over traffic offences