Month: June 2025

GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has called on the government to ban late-night bus travel following the recent tragic accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB) that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Its president, Mohideen Abdul Kader said one significant factor to consider is that this tragic… Continue reading CAP calls on govt to ban late-night bus travel after Gerik tragedy

PETALING JAYA: A Singaporean citizen has been ordered to pay RM9,100 in fines after appearing before the Johor Bahru Magistrate’s court for his involvement in a road rage incident. The defendant, 40-year-old human resources manager Cheng Kuan Poh Colin, faced the court on Thursday (June 12) and entered guilty pleas to both criminal charges brought… Continue reading Singaporean man penalised RM9,100 following road rage case in JB

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Communications is planning to organise Project Sigma 2.0 in collaboration with Google to help its six agencies to better understand the information consumption patterns and needs of Generation Z (Gen Z). Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said he plans to invite Google to the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR)… Continue reading Communications Ministry plans to organise Project Sigma 2.0 – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 6,369 accidents were recorded during the four-day Op Lancar road safety operation from June 6 to 9 in conjunction with the Aidiladha festive period. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the figure represents an increase of three per cent or… Continue reading 6,369 crashes recorded over four days of Op Lancar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is seeking lower tariff rates for selected sectors under the United States’ (US) 10 per cent minimum tariff, particularly for industries deemed critical to both economies, ahead of another round of negotiations in Washington on June 18. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the talks… Continue reading Malaysia seeks lower tariff rates for key sectors in US talks on June 18 -Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The Alliance for a Safe Community commended the government’s decision to establish a comprehensive database of errant drivers, calling it a crucial step in ensuring those with a record of serious traffic offences are barred from driving public or heavy transport vehicles. Its chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, however, urged that the… Continue reading Strict action on errant heavy vehicle drivers must be fully enforced – Lee Lam Thye

PUTRAJAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister, Nga Kor Ming, announced that Malaysia is a rising star in the Southeast Asia region by emerging as a leading destination for both foreign direct investment (FDI) and tourism globally. Nga, who was recently elected President of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly, said this achievement reflects… Continue reading Malaysia emerges as Southeast Asia’s top destination for tourism and investment: Nga Kor Ming

LABUAN: The Labuan Immigration Department (JIM) has detained 15 foreign nationals during an enforcement operation yesterday (June 11) at several locations suspected of housing undocumented migrants here. Its director, Raymond Entalai said those arrested comprised three men, six women, four boys, and two girls — all Filipino nationals. These foreigners are suspected of committing various… Continue reading 15 illegal immigrants, including children, detained in Labuan Immigration raid

BANGI: The investigation report on the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds meant for the construction of a highway in the Klang Valley is expected to be completed within the next one to two months, according to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the probe is progressing well and… Continue reading Report on highway fund misuse ready in two months – Azam

MELAKA: The government is mulling over the proposal to establish a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission in line with the TVET reform agenda that is being actively implemented. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was because the development of TVET under the National TVET Council chaired by Deputy Prime Minister… Continue reading Government mulls proposal to establish TVET Commission – PM ANWAR

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor branch of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) thwarted an attempt by a drug distribution syndicate using a courier service to smuggle drugs, weighing 10.194 kilogrammes, and worth RM955,687, here in April. Its director, Aminul Izmeer Mohd Sohaimi said that in an operation conducted at 3.35 pm on April 23, the… Continue reading Johor Customs thwarts bid to smuggle nearly RM1 million worth of drugs using courier service

BANGI: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today confirmed that investigations are ongoing into the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds involving a prominent individual bearing the title “Tan Sri”. Speaking to reporters, Azam said the individual is still being interviewed and that MACC has recorded statements from 53 witnesses to date,… Continue reading MACC continues probe into Sukuk misuse, 53 witnesses called so far

GERIK: The Ministry of Works (KKR) is in the midst of preparing a report on the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA), which aims to facilitate maintenance and paving work on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) slated to be carried out soon. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the PCA involves the use of technologies such… Continue reading KKR preparing PCA report to facilitate maintenance, paving work on Gerik-Jeli JRTB – NANTA

PETALING JAYA: A former research assistant to a politician, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, was today acquitted and discharged by the High Court here on charges of drug trafficking and possession of imitation firearms. Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin made the order after finding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Muhammed Yusoff,… Continue reading Yusoff Rawther acquitted by High Court of drug, firearm possession charges

MELAKA: The government will explore ways to shift the mindset of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students towards becoming technopreneurs in the future, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that TVET offers promising opportunities in the entrepreneurship sector, and government support is essential to realise this potential.… Continue reading Govt exploring ways to change mindset of TVET students to become technopreneurs

PETALING JAYA: A double-decker bus collided into the rear of a tow truck at KM311.4 of the North-South Expressway near Tapah today. Perak fire and rescue department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received a distress call on the incident at 1.28am, according to Utusan Malaysia. “All nine passengers on the bus did… Continue reading Double-decker bus crashes into tow truck near Tapah, passengers unharmed

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued a total of 3,044 notices for various offences during the Hari Raya Aidiladha Special Operation (Op Khas HRAA) 2025, which was conducted from June 4 to 10. Its director, Hanif Yusabra Yusuf, said that through the operation, a total of 8,437 vehicles were inspected and action… Continue reading Negeri Sembilan JPJ issues over 3,000 notices during Op HRAA 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), through its agencies, aims to enhance collaboration with Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) to expand access to financing for high-potential entrepreneurs, particularly youth, women, and the Indian community. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said this was among several strategic proposals discussed during his meeting… Continue reading KUSKOP to enhance collaboration with BPMB to expand financing access for entrepreneurs – Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here today ordered Kijal Assemblyman Datuk Razali Idris to enter his defence on a charge of making a speech of seditious nature, alleging government influence over the judiciary, at the launch of the Kemaman by-election machinery two years ago. Judge Norma Ismail made the order after finding that the prosecution… Continue reading Kijal assemblyman Razali ordered to enter defence on sedition charge

KUANTAN: Two teenage girls were killed after the motorcycle they were on was hit by a car at a traffic light junction on Jalan Tengku Ismail, Temerloh, last night. Temerloh district police chief ACP Mazlan Hassan said the rider of the Yamaha Ego Avantiz motorcycle, Nur Irdina Shaffiya Muhammad Nazri, and the pillion rider, Aneez… Continue reading Two teens killed after motorcycle hit by car

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration, to recognise the role and contributions of media practitioners in the development of the country, will kick off tomorrow at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). Organised by the Communications Ministry with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, this fifth edition… Continue reading HAWANA 2025 celebration kicks off tomorrow, with over 1,000 local and foreign media practitioners expected to attend

MAKKAH: To help pilgrims reflect on and evaluate the performance of their haj rituals before returning home, the Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) has introduced a new initiative by distributing digital review forms through Google Forms. TH Guidance Operations Director Shahrin Awaludin said the initiative is intended to ensure that all religious acts performed by pilgrims… Continue reading Haj pilgrims advised to make checklist before leaving holy land

MELAKA: The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Day 2025 celebration got off to a rousing start yesterday, drawing 41,830 visitors as of 8 pm. Deputy Prime Minister and National TVET Council chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the strong turnout indicated that the target of attracting 150,000 visitors to the… Continue reading National TVET Day kicks off in Melaka with over 41,000 visitors