Author: tecnavia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education is currently revising education regulations concerning student discipline under the Education Act 1996 to strengthen enforcement measures. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that this revision aims to provide clearer guidance to teachers in managing cases of student misconduct within schools. She emphasised that the ministry takes bullying seriously and… Continue reading Education Ministry revises Education Act rules to strengthen discipline enforcement

JOHOR BAHRU: Disaster detection elements including earthquake monitoring will become part of Johor’s Smart City development indicators in future planning. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor confirmed the state is considering introducing a disaster early warning system via smartphones as part of its Smart City initiative. “This system has… Continue reading Johor to include disaster detection in smart city development indicators

KUALA LUMPUR: Women should overcome their hesitations and confidently pursue careers within the Malaysian Armed Forces to demonstrate their capabilities in a traditionally male-dominated environment. Major Zita Aina Ahmad from the Army’s Public Relations Secretariat emphasised that military service offers extensive professional development opportunities beyond conventional expectations. “As women, we need to challenge ourselves,” she… Continue reading Malaysian women urged to join armed forces for diverse career opportunities

JOHOR BAHRU: A petrol station manager lost RM91,167 after falling victim to an online part-time job scam initiated through a dating application. Johor Bahru Selatan district police chief ACP Raub Selamat confirmed the thirty eight year old local man was deceived after befriending a woman on Tinder. “Initial investigations found that the man was deceived… Continue reading Petrol pump manager loses RM91,167 in online part-time job scam

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government’s additional 100 million ringgit allocation for Palestinians in Gaza will prioritise reconstruction efforts in the genocide-affected region. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil stated that this latest contribution represents a strategic shift from previous food-focused aid approaches. “Two years ago, around October and November 2023, we successfully coordinated contributions with the private… Continue reading Malaysia allocates additional RM100 million for Gaza reconstruction

KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2025 will drive regional energy integration and strengthen Malaysia’s position as a clean energy investment hub. Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir stated that the forum will focus on sustainable financing and an inclusive energy transition. “Malaysia will leverage this forum to… Continue reading ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2025 to boost regional clean energy integration

ALOR SETAR: Four men faced murder charges at the Magistrate’s Court today for the killing of a police officer on August 7. Muhamad Badry Muhamad Azami, 24; Mohamad Hafiz Khazli, 26; Badri Iman Abdul Nasir, 25; and Mohd Saifuan Mohd Noor, 34, did not enter pleas as the case falls under High Court jurisdiction. The… Continue reading Four men charged with murder of police corporal in Alor Setar court

BARAM: Indigenous communities throughout northern Sarawak have launched coordinated demonstrations today, mobilising across 29 settlements to oppose the state government’s planned cascading dam construction along the Tutoh river system. The widespread protests have materialised simultaneously across multiple strategic locations including river crossings, bridge access points, and major transportation routes throughout the Baram district. Affected communities… Continue reading Mass indigenous protests erupt over Sarawak dam construction

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Berhad continues its National Day tradition with the Sinaran Merdeka Incentive 2025, enabling commercial customers to reduce decorative lighting costs during celebrations. The initiative introduced in 2000 maintains strong support with 1,027 applications recorded by August 15 this year compared to 1,863 total applications last year. TNB confirms consistent participation from… Continue reading TNB Sinaran Merdeka Incentive 2025 offers 57% discount for festive lighting

KUALA LUMPUR: Aikal Danish Juman from Kampung Indah in Nabawan has overcome rural limitations to join the International Baccalaureate Organisation’s Youth Advisory Council. The nineteen year old second-year International Baccalaureate student at Kolej MARA Banting was selected from over one thousand four hundred applicants across ninety two countries. He becomes one of only twelve students… Continue reading Sabah student Aikal Danish joins IB Global Youth Advisory Council

JOHOR BAHRU: Kluang Prison authorities are urgently seeking the next-of-kin of deceased inmate R Vinod Kumar, aged forty-four, who passed away at Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Kluang Hospital last Thursday. According to a prison statement, the deceased’s last known address was No. 52, Tang Lian Garden, Segamat, Johor. “His body is currently at the Forensic… Continue reading Kluang Prison seeks next-of-kin for deceased inmate R Vinod Kumar

BUKIT TENGAH: Family wellbeing goes beyond financial security or good health – it is about connection, communication and respect, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pic). He said such qualities strengthen bonds and help people endure challenges, while simple practices, if nurtured consistently, form the foundations of resilience in a rapidly changing world. “That is… Continue reading Chow calls for stronger family bonds to drive Penang2030 vision

BATANG KALI: A wire harness store for the Perodua factory along Jalan Ipoh was about 80% destroyed in a fire early this morning. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 4.45 am. The first fire engine from the Kuala Kubu Bharu station… Continue reading Perodua wire harness store 80% destroyed in Batang Kali fire

KUALA LUMPUR: TikTok Shop has championed the spirit of ‘Rakyat Disantuni’ ahead of Merdeka, driving a more than 131 per cent year-on-year sales surge for homegrown products and local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through its multi-million-ringgit #JomLokal initiative. TikTok Shop Malaysia Strategic Partnerships director Nur Azre Abdul Aziz said the initiative, launched in… Continue reading TikTok Shop #JomLokal drives 131% sales surge for Malaysian MSMEs