Month: August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: A former wushu coach has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and four strokes of the cane for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. Judge Tasnim Abu Bakar delivered the verdict after finding the defence failed to raise reasonable doubt in the case against Gjeblehim Bong Teck Fuu, 34. The court ordered the… Continue reading Former wushu coach gets 13 years and caning for child sexual assault

GOMBAK: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will begin confiscating commercial vehicles owned by companies that employ foreign drivers starting today. JPJ’s Senior Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan stated that the crackdown targets lorries, public service vehicles, and tour buses driven by foreigners. He clarified that current regulations prohibit foreigners from holding Vocational Licences… Continue reading JPJ to seize commercial vehicles using foreign drivers from today

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has reached out to Pagoh MP Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to assist in an ongoing investigation. The probe involves verifying a TikTok video that allegedly links Muhyiddin to claims about targeted RON95 petrol subsidies. MCMC clarified that the investigation focuses solely on content verification and does not imply… Continue reading Muhyiddin called to assist MCMC probe on TikTok RON95 subsidy video

MOSCOW: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today visited the Central Scientific Research Automobile and Automotive Engines Institute (NAMI) here to observe advancements in Russian automotive technology. Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by NAMI chief executive officer Fedor Nazarov. Also present were Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, who is also the… Continue reading Sultan Ibrahim visits Russia’s leading automotive research centre in Moscow

KUALA LUMPUR: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has urged Malaysian businesses, including SMEs, to strengthen their global competitiveness to overcome trade barriers like tariffs. He emphasised the need for firms to become indispensable by expanding overseas and making their products essential in global supply chains. Speaking at the ASEAN… Continue reading Malaysian firms must be indispensable to compete globally amid tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri G Gnanaraja, a key prosecution witness in an ongoing corruption trial, will seek official protection after an alleged robbery left him injured. His lawyer, Datuk RT Rajasekaran, confirmed a formal request for witness protection will be submitted to the police. “The case is still under investigation, and we suspect it may… Continue reading Key witness in corruption trial seeks protection after robbery attack

GEORGE TOWN: Police are completing investigation papers on five Iranian nationals arrested for allegedly stealing money from foreign tourists in George Town last Saturday. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed the suspects, aged 19 to 35, have finished their police remand and are now under Immigration Department custody until August 15.… Continue reading Police finalise case of Iranians robbing hypnotised tourists in George Town

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Empowering special needs education remains a key focus for the Ministry of Education under Budget 2026. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasised the government’s commitment to inclusive education during a mock cheque presentation ceremony. She revealed that RM10 million was allocated under Budget 2025 to support private autism schools. “This marks the first time… Continue reading Special needs education prioritised in Budget 2026 – Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand and Cambodia have thanked Malaysia for mediating recent border tensions between the two nations. Thailand’s Acting Defence Minister General Nattaphon Narkphanit acknowledged Malaysia’s role in facilitating coordination between the parties. He stated that Malaysia’s efforts, supported by ASEAN, helped both countries resolve the issue independently. “I would like to take this opportunity… Continue reading Malaysia praised for mediating Thailand-Cambodia border dispute

KLANG: Three individuals, including a woman, appeared in the Sessions Court today over charges of smuggling a Sri Lankan national. The accused are G. Santhiya Darshini, 27, and Janarthanan Appupillai, 46, both Malaysians, along with Vtheewaran Palani, 48, a Sri Lankan citizen. They acknowledged the charge after it was read to them in Tamil before… Continue reading Three charged with smuggling Sri Lankan national via KLIA

PUTRAJAYA: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has achieved 86.07 per cent completion as of July 2025. Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chairman Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar confirmed the project remains on schedule. Phase 1, stretching from Kota Bharu to Gombak Integrated Terminal, is expected to finish by December 2026. Operations… Continue reading ECRL project 86% complete, phase 1 to finish by December 2026

KOTA BHARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is enhancing ties with public universities through the MyLesen B2 initiative to assist B40 students in securing valid motorcycle licences. JPJ Deputy Director-General Datuk Jazmanie Shafawi stated the programme, launched in February, reduces financial strain on low-income students while boosting road safety awareness. “In Kelantan, 1,000 students from… Continue reading 1,000 B40 students in Kelantan get free motorcycle licences

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has assured parents that all fully residential schools in Malaysia remain safe. She emphasised the Ministry of Education’s commitment to strengthening safety measures for a secure learning environment. “I want to assure parents that these schools remain safe and we are continuously strengthening safety measures and making improvements in… Continue reading Fadhlina assures boarding schools remain safe amid bullying concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly stated that hooliganism and violence have no place in sports, especially football. He stressed that sports should unite Malaysians rather than divide them through unruly behaviour. “Everyone supports their team or their state or their province, but that does not allow them to create chaos… Continue reading PM Anwar condemns hooliganism in sports, stresses unity

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the Olympic House project to be completed earlier than its planned 2028 deadline. The new Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) headquarters is being developed by Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) at Kuala Lumpur Sports City in Bukit Jalil. Anwar expressed enthusiasm for the project… Continue reading PM Anwar urges early completion of Olympic House in Bukit Jalil

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) destroyed drug-related evidence worth RM6.725 million today. The evidence included 21,075 grammes of ecstasy pills valued at RM3.5 million. Other items disposed of were 89,921 grammes of methamphetamine worth RM2.91 million. Ketamine weighing 1277.34 grammes (RM105,468) and 5,428.9 grammes of heroin (RM58,722) were also destroyed. Additionally,… Continue reading Negeri Sembilan NCID destroys RM6.7 million in drug-case evidence

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has pledged to strengthen cooperation with the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) in operations and training. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain to MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. Azam highlighted AKPS as a crucial… Continue reading MACC and AKPS to strengthen border operations with new cooperation

BATU KAWAN: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Sandisk Storage Malaysia Sdn Bhd have partnered to create the USM-Sandisk Centre of Innovation and Automation Lab (USM-Sandisk CiA Lab). This marks Malaysia’s first university-in-industry laboratory. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir highlighted the lab’s role in engaging students in real-world industrial automation and innovation.… Continue reading USM and Sandisk launch first university-in-industry lab in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN leaders have unanimously agreed that Malaysia should continue mediating the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed the consensus following discussions among regional leaders. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim engaged with ASEAN counterparts before meeting Thai and Cambodian delegations for the Extraordinary General Border… Continue reading Malaysia to continue as mediator in Thailand-Cambodia border conflict

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for the Quran to serve as the foundation of life and governance to cultivate a spiritually and intellectually balanced generation. He stated that the Quran should influence policymaking, education, and economic strategies beyond mere recitation and memorisation. “Today’s fast-paced world sees unchecked… Continue reading Quran as life and governance foundation, says Ahmad Zahid

SHAH ALAM: A 41-year-old housewife denied three charges related to possessing 205 Malaysian passports and fake identity cards in court today. N Paarvathy entered her plea before Magistrate Muhammad Syafiq Sulaiman at the Magistrates’ Court here. The first charge involved possession of 205 passports under Section 12(1)(f) of the Passports Act 1966. If convicted, she… Continue reading Housewife charged with 205 passports, fake MyKad in Shah Alam