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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

GEORGE TOWN: Two men, including a senior citizen, suffered a loss of RM2.35 million after each fell victim to online investment fraud syndicates, in separate incidents in Penang recently. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said in the first case, the Commercial Crime Investigation Division (BSJK) of Seberang Perai Tengah district police headquarters received a… Continue reading Two men in Penang lose RM2.35 million in investment scams

NIBONG TEBAL: Police have detained an elderly woman for driving a car in the motorcycle lane on the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) here yesterday. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) Police Chief Supt Jay January Siowou said preliminary police investigations found that the incident occurred at Kilometre 8.6 of JSAHMS from Batu Kawan heading… Continue reading 70-year-old woman detained for driving car in motorcycle lane

KUCHING: The Petros Multifuel Station (MFS) in Batu Kawa is set to begin operations soon, making it the 11th MFS in Sarawak and the second flagship station in the state equipped with hydrogen dispensing capabilities. In a statement today, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation Energy (SEDCE) said the physical structure of the station has been fully… Continue reading 11th Petros Multifuel Station in Sarawak to open in Batu Kawa

JASIN: A poultry farm in Simpang Bekoh here has been ordered to shut down immediately following ongoing complaints over foul odours and fly infestations that have caused discomfort to residents. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the company failed to resolve the issues despite being repeatedly… Continue reading Flies and foul odour: Poultry farm in Jasin ordered shut

BUTTERWORTH: The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) has approved 124 applications for the Union Affairs Development Grant (PHEKS), amounting to RM1.5 million, for the Northern Zone, covering Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said this included 26 approved applications worth RM261,988 in Penang; 21 applications worth RM384,670 in Kedah; 15 applications valued… Continue reading KESUMA approves RM1.5 million for Northern Zone PHEKS – Sim

BETONG: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has established a Project Monitoring and Coordination Committee chaired by Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang to ensure the smooth implementation of rural development projects in Sarawak. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid… Continue reading KKDW to set up special committee to monitor Sarawak rural development projects

DUNGUN: The Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM), implemented by the government to help people cope with the rising cost of living, not only benefits low-income households but also assists students at institutions of higher learning (IPTs). The PJRM@Kampus initiative, held at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Dungun Campus today, enabled more than 6,000 students to purchase… Continue reading Over 6,000 UiTM Dungun students benefit from PJRM@Kampus initiative

PETALING JAYA: PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has issued an urgent call for coordinated government action against online child sexual exploitation following the recent exposure of a Facebook group containing explicit content involving primary school children. In a statement today, Nurul Izzah described the discovery of the ‘Group Budak2 Sekolah Rendah’ Facebook group, which… Continue reading Nurul Izzah calls for urgent action against online child sexual exploitation

KUALA LUMPUR: Fighter jets, transport aircraft and helicopters of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will be conducting low tactical flights over selected areas, particularly in the Subang airspace, starting today until next Thursday. According to a statement from the RMAF today, the flights are in conjunction with the Retirement Parade of the 20th RMAF… Continue reading Low-flying aircraft in conjunction with RMAF chief’s Retirement Parade

BATU PAHAT: UMNO will consider a motion to revoke the suspension of former UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein’s membership. UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said it was the party leadership’s tradition and practice to examine any motion submitted by UMNO divisions during their respective delegates’ meetings. “This is a motion brought… Continue reading UMNO to consider motion to revoke Hishammuddin’s suspension – Khaled Nordin

JOHOR BAHRU: A black liquid, believed to be engine oil, has been detected flowing from the site of a fire involving a storage facility for lorries and engine oil at Jalan Cenderai in Taman Kota Puteri, Masai. Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) Mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad said the substance has been seen entering a… Continue reading Suspected storage fire oil spillage threatens Straits of Tebrau, authorities take immediate action

PUTRAJAYA: Coooperatives have been urged to implement digitalisation initiatives immediately and make full use of modern technology to ensure they remain competitive. Cooperatives Commission of Malaysia chairman Datuk Ahmad Norihan Jalal said the current business environment in Malaysia was challenging and required cooperatives to use technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things… Continue reading Cooperatives urged to implement digitalisation immediately to remain competitive