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KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications Ministry is ready to facilitate monthly welfare aid applications for artistes facing permanent disabilities, ensuring long-term support through collaboration with the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching emphasised the ministry’s commitment to artistes’ welfare, noting that while FINAS provides one-off assistance, sustained aid for severe cases can… Continue reading Communications ministry to assist disabled artistes with welfare aid

PETALING JAYA: A child psychologist testified in court that the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin had not been neglected or abused, countering allegations against his parents. Dr Noor Aishah Rosli, founder of CPC International psychology clinic, reviewed medical reports from Selayang and Sungai Buloh Hospitals, finding no evidence of mistreatment. “The reports show no indication… Continue reading Child psychologist clears Zayn Rayyan’s parents of neglect claims

KEPALA BATAS: Penang police have resubmitted the investigation paper to the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s (DPP) office regarding a male doctor accused of multiple indecent acts, including molesting a female patient. Acting Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed the submission, which includes a forensic chemical analysis report. The latest investigation covers three cases… Continue reading Penang police resubmit doctor’s indecent acts case to DPP

SEREMBAN: The Thailand-Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC) meeting today focused on finalising the terms of reference for implementing the ceasefire agreement signed in Malaysia on July 28. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan expressed optimism that both nations would reach a consensus before the high-level ministerial meeting scheduled for August 7 in Kuala Lumpur. “A… Continue reading Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire terms discussed at GBC meeting in Seremban

KEPALA BATAS: The five Iranians detained on Sunday for allegedly stealing money from foreign tourists in George Town are suspected members of a trained syndicate skilled in deception. Penang acting police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin revealed the group entered Malaysia on social visit passes and rented a car to travel from Kuala Lumpur… Continue reading Iranian suspects in Penang hypnosis scam target tourists

PETALING JAYA: A devastating road accident on the North-South Expressway near Sungkai has resulted in two fatalities and left two others hospitalized following a collision between commercial vehicles. The tragedy occurred at KM372.1 of the southbound carriageway when a 10-tonne truck transporting eggs crashed into the rear of a stationary cement-laden trailer, according to Perak… Continue reading Two dead in North-South expressway trailer crash near Sungkai

KOTA KINABALU: The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) has initiated a comprehensive review of 28 labour laws to modernise outdated provisions and align them with current best practices. Minister Steven Sim announced the move, highlighting key legislations such as the Employment Act 1955, the Sabah Labour Ordinance, and the Sarawak Labour Ordinance, some of which date… Continue reading Human Resources Ministry reviews 28 outdated labour laws in Malaysia

MELAKA: A lorry driver sustained serious leg injuries after an express bus carrying nine passengers collided with his vehicle and a trailer on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound early this morning. The accident occurred at Kilometre 220.5, involving three vehicles. Fire Superintendent Zulkhairani Ramli, chief of Melaka Zone 2 Fire and Rescue Department, confirmed that… Continue reading Express bus crashes into lorry and trailer on PLUS highway, driver injured

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 60,764 workers in Sabah are registered as trade union members, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The breakdown includes 22,317 government employees, 35,194 private sector workers, and 3,253 from statutory bodies. Currently, Sabah has 92 registered trade unions, managed by the Sabah Trade Union Affairs Department. These consist… Continue reading Over 60,000 workers in Sabah registered as union members

PORT DICKSON: Police have confirmed the identification of a 30-year-old man suspected of involvement in the incident where the Malaysian flag, Jalur Gemilang, was displayed upside down at a school last Friday. District Police Chief Superintendent Maslan Udin stated that the individual will be called in for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. The… Continue reading Police identify suspect in upside-down flag incident at Port Dickson school

KUALA LUMPUR: The ASEAN Law Forum (ALF) 2025 will spotlight cross-border insolvency as a key solution for business disputes, moving beyond traditional court proceedings. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said emphasised its role in resolving regional legal conflicts through mediation. “When ASEAN countries cooperate with each… Continue reading Cross-border insolvency key focus at ASEAN Law Forum 2025

SUBANG: The government has activated around 3,300 tube wells in fire-prone regions to mitigate risks from the ongoing hot and dry weather caused by the Southwest Monsoon. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is leading efforts to clean and reactivate these wells, particularly in vulnerable… Continue reading Malaysia activates 3,300 tube wells to combat dry weather challenges

MARUDI: A heavy, hours-long downpour has extinguished massive wildfires in Sarawak’s Marudi district, ending 10 days of smog and haze. The fires, which at one point covered up to 110 hectares of plantations and forests in the Logan Unga area along the Marudi to Miri road, were finally put out with the help of the… Continue reading Downpour extinguishes Marudi wildfires after 10 days

NIBONG TEBAL: The 2025 Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) convoy continued its mission to ignite National Month celebrations as it arrived in Penang today. Led by the Penang Information Department (JaPen), the convoy featured 40 vehicles and 100 participants from various government agencies. Penang JaPen director Hasmiza Hussin said the convoy included representatives from the… Continue reading KMJG 2025 convoy spreads National Day spirit in Penang

KUALA LUMPUR: Palestinian hafizah Jenan Nabil Mohammed Nofal was among eight participants showcasing their Quran memorisation skills at the 65th Al-Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) today. Held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, the event saw recitations from international participants, including Jenan, who made her global debut. The 24-year-old student from Madrasah Nur… Continue reading Palestinian Quran memoriser shines at MTHQA in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must prepare for the possibility of additional US tariffs on semiconductor exports, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He highlighted that while semiconductor products are currently exempt from retaliatory tariffs, they remain under investigation under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which… Continue reading Malaysia prepares for potential US semiconductor tariffs, says Tengku Zafrul

JOHOR BAHRU: Newly appointed Johor Police Chief CP Ab Rahaman Arsad has committed to leading with reform and integrity, guided by the ‘GREAT’ principles—Good Governance, Responsibility, Empathy, Accountability, and Tenacity of Purpose. A Johor native, Ab Rahaman is serving in his home state for the first time in his career. Leveraging his extensive police experience,… Continue reading New Johor police chief pledges reform under GREAT principles

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court acquitted and discharged three Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers, including a former officer, of gang robbery charges after the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. Judge Izralizam Sanusi ruled that the evidence did not support the allegations, leading to the officers’ release without a defence being called. The… Continue reading MACC officers acquitted in gang robbery case by Kuala Lumpur court

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Education Department has recorded 168 disciplinary cases involving teachers in the state from 2021 until this year. State Education and Human Capital Committee chairman Datuk Ismail Lasim revealed that Seremban had the highest number of cases at 89, followed by Jempol/Jelebu (36), Tampin (13), Port Dickson and Kuala Pilah with 11… Continue reading Negeri Sembilan records 168 teacher disciplinary cases since 2021

IPOH: Two individuals died, and two others sustained injuries in a collision involving two lorries at KM 372.1 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) southbound near Slim River earlier today. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received an emergency call at noon, prompting an immediate dispatch from the Slim River Fire and Rescue Station. Assistant… Continue reading Two killed in lorry collision on PLUS Expressway near Slim River

KUALA LUMPUR: Cloud seeding conducted by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) over Bukit Merah Dam in Perak successfully induced rainfall within 45 minutes today, providing relief amid critically low water levels. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who joined the aerial operation, highlighted the urgency of the intervention due to severe… Continue reading Cloud seeding success at Bukit Merah Dam brings rain in 45 minutes

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has affirmed that the 3.6 per cent annual labour productivity growth target set under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is realistic but requires coordinated implementation to propel Malaysia into the top 12 of the IMD World Competitiveness Index by 2030. MPC emphasised that boosting labour productivity is crucial… Continue reading Malaysia targets 3.6% annual labour productivity growth under 13MP

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan has recorded 11,280 drug addicts and abusers as of March 2025, marking it as the state with the third-highest rate of drug addiction in Malaysia. The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) reported 597 cases per 100,000 population, trailing behind Terengganu (663) and Perlis (609). AADK director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh noted a 5.4% decline… Continue reading Kelantan ranks third for drug addiction in Malaysia with 11,280 cases

JOHOR BAHRU: Bukit Aman deputy director of management (services/staffing) Comm Ab Rahaman Arsad has been appointed as the new Johor police chief, effective today. He succeeds Datuk M. Kumar, who now leads the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The handover ceremony at the Johor police contingent was attended by Bukit Aman Management Department director… Continue reading Johor welcomes new police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad

BANGI: The Asian Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute (AOSHRI) has established its permanent secretariat office at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) headquarters in Bandar Baru Bangi, marking Malaysia’s commitment to advancing occupational safety and health (OSH) across ASEAN. Deputy Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad highlighted the office’s… Continue reading Malaysia’s AOSHRI office boosts regional OSH development in Bangi

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his pivotal role in brokering a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. PN deputy chairman and Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin acknowledged the diplomatic effort as a historic contribution to regional peace. Hamzah stated, “Whatever role played by the Honourable Tambun… Continue reading PN praises Anwar’s role in Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal