Month: June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Police discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) and various types of drugs inside an overturned car following a 25-kilometre chase after the driver attempted to flee a police inspection early this morning. Serdang police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad said that in the 3.30 am incident at Jalan Suakasih in Serdang, officers from… Continue reading Cops discover IED, drugs in overturned car after high-speed chase

KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI government has delivered the Parliamentary Services Act 2025 and spearheaded more than 30 legal amendments since 2023, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “This is not mere rhetoric. It is concrete evidence that the MADANI Reform agenda is very much alive… Continue reading MADANI reform agenda alive and advancing – Azalina

IPOH: Recommendations for improving safety features on the East-West Highway (JRTB), which connects Gerik in Perak and Jeli in Kelantan, include enhancing lighting, increasing warning signs, adding climbing lanes, and installing road dividers. Mohd Amir Faizal, 47, a volunteer with the Sungai Petani Response Team, stated that comprehensive and immediate action was needed to upgrade… Continue reading East-West Highway (JRTB) safety upgrades proposed after fatal crash

KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) has foiled several smuggling attempts involving various goods worth RM11.93 million during ‘Op Taring Alpha’ and ‘Op Taring Awas/Batas’ carried out at multiple locations across the state. Its deputy commander ACP Rosdi Inai said in the first operation carried out at 4.30 am yesterday, the GOF detained two… Continue reading Sarawak GOF foils attempts to smuggle contraband goods worth nearly RM12m

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s unemployment rate drops from 3.1 per cent in March to three per cent in April, the lowest in 10 years, according to the Statistics of the Labour Force Malaysia for April 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin stated that the number… Continue reading Malaysia’s unemployment rate hits 10-year low at three per cent in April

IPOH: Police found 123.2 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine and ketamine worth RM4,667,850 in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) abandoned on the roadside near Taman Pulai Savanna water treatment plant, Gerik, on June 6. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the drugs were found in a Honda HRV after receiving a public complaint at… Continue reading 123.2 kg of drugs worth over RM4 mln found in abandoned SUV in Gerik

SUBANG: Selangor is keen to future-proof its next generation by equipping students with essential digital skills needed to keep pace with rapid global development, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Applauding the commencement of Advancing Future Skills for All (FS4A) Selangor Scale-Up today, he said it aligns with the aspirations laid out in… Continue reading Selangor committed to future proof its younger generation – Amirudin

MELAKA: A staff member of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) was fined RM10,000 by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to making an offensive post on the social media site X, two years ago. Judge Haderiah Siri meted out the fine, in default six months in jail, on Adi Ariff Ahmad, 51.… Continue reading FAMA employee fined RM10,000 for offensive post on X

PETALING JAYA: Muhammad Nagahswaran Muniandy, the former spouse of Loh Siew Hong, passed away at age 38, yesterday. The matter was confirmed by Loh’s lawyer Shamsher Singh Thind when contacted by FMT. The pair had been involved in a prolonged custody dispute following Nagahswaran’s decision to relocate their three children to Perlis and convert them… Continue reading Ex-husband of Loh Siew Hong passes away during ongoing domestic violence case

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today took a statement from an individual with the title Tan Sri in connection with the embezzlement of sukuk funds for the construction of a highway in the Klang Valley. According to sources, two investigating officers from MACC conducted the interview at the Tan Sri’s residence in the… Continue reading Highway sukuk funds misuse case: MACC takes Tan Sri’s statement this morning

IPOH: Police have advised the bus driver involved in the crash along the East-West Highway (JRTB) in Gerik, which claimed 15 lives two days ago, not to make any statements to any party. Perak Police Chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said this is to avoid a situation that could interfere with the police investigation. He… Continue reading Driver advised not to make any statements to avoid interfering police investigation

KUALA LUMPUR: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers will unveil a new roadmap this October to replace the Cebu Action Plan, setting out priorities for the Finance Ministers’ Process (FMP) over the next five years, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. She said the roadmap would outline medium-term initiatives and deliverables under the FMP,… Continue reading APEC Finance Ministers to launch new roadmap in October – Lim

LABUAN: The Labuan Youth and Sports Complex upgrading project is progressing ahead of schedule, with physical works already reaching 82 per cent compared to the scheduled 73 per cent. Public Works Department (PWD) director Ir. Mohd Faizul Mohd Ali Hanapiah said the project, an initiative by the federal government to enhance sports and youth facilities… Continue reading RM21 mil Labuan Youth and Sports Complex upgrade progressing ahead of schedule

KUALA LUMPUR: The mandatory installation of speed limiters on heavy vehicles can help reduce accident risks by controlling vehicle speeds, thereby improving safety for passengers and other road users, according to road safety experts. Malaysian Road Safety and Transport Association president, Md Hairolazaman Muhamed Nor, said these devices could help lower fatality and injury rates… Continue reading Mandatory speed limiters for heavy vehicles can reduce accident risks – Experts

SHAH ALAM: The Kota Raja UMNO division chief position is now held by Abdul Raof Mokhtar, said Selangor UMNO Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Omardin. He said that Abdul Raof, who is currently the deputy chief of the division, will act in the position until the next party election. He said this followed the… Continue reading Abdul Raof, acting Kota Raja UMNO Chief

KUALA LUMPUR: Former television personality Norjuma Habib Mohamed was fined RM4,800 by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to two counts of mischief by damaging a boom gate and a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera at a condominium, two years ago. Magistrate Farah Nabihah Muhamad Dan meted out the punishment after Norjuma, 45, changed… Continue reading Norjuma fined RM4,800 for damaging condominium boom gate, CCTV