Category: Local

PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to amend the National Skills Development Act 2006 (Act 652) to further strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country. Human Resource Minister Steven Sim said through the amendment, the ministry aims to elevate the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) to a level equivalent to a degree or… Continue reading Govt agrees to amend National Skills Development Act to empower TVET

KUALA LUMPUR: A policy on groundwater management as an alternative water source must be formulated and implemented immediately to ensure the continuity of the country’s water supply, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. He said this is necessary because water resources, which are essential for life and national development, are increasingly under threat… Continue reading Policy on groundwater management urgently needed – Dewan Rakyat Speaker

MELAKA: A former director of the Melaka Youth and Sports Department pleaded not guilty today in the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court to submitting a false claim and accepting bribes. Khairul Adri Rosli, 51, is charged with submitting a payment voucher amounting to RM126,100 for the supply and installation of concrete imprint around the tennis and… Continue reading Former Melaka JBS director charged with submitting false claim, taking bribes

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and financial institutions are encouraged to work alongside the government in enhancing public understanding of fiscal measures being implemented, while also helping to address negative narratives surrounding the issue. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said such cooperation is important to ensure accurate and balanced information reaches the people,… Continue reading BNM, financial institutions should help explain fiscal measures, address misleading narratives – PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended condolences to the family of former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, who died today. In a Facebook post, Anwar said Palanivel left an indelible mark on the nation through his roles as MIC president, member of parliament and various government positions since 1990. “His… Continue reading PM Anwar, Ahmad Zahid extend condolences on Palanivel’s passing

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here today sentenced four men, including two police corporals, to 12 years in prison and five strokes of the cane for robbing a businessman of RM1.1 million in cash four years ago. Judge Hamidah Mohamed Deril sentenced suspended Corporals Hasrol Irmey Abu Hasim, 36, and Muhammad Helmi Jamaluddin, 34, together… Continue reading Two cops among four sentenced to 12 years, caning for RM1.1m armed robbery

BANGI: Leadership and governance, performance and talent development, technology and digitalisation, as well as staff well-being and engagement, are the four key principles that must be embraced by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) personnel. Speaking at the ministry’s 2025 Excellent Service Awards (APC) ceremony today, Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasised… Continue reading Nancy outlines four core principles for civil service excellence at KPWKM

SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old Malaysian man was arrested on Saturday (June 14) for attempting to smuggle drugs estimated to be worth more than S$173,000 (S$1=RM3.30), including about 1.4 kilogrammes (kg) of heroin, into Singapore, authorities said on Tuesday. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said in a joint statement that ICA… Continue reading Malaysian arrested for attempted drug smuggling at Woodlands checkpoint

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the government are working on implementing the RESET initiative to address the high medical inflation in Malaysia. BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the initiative is a joint commitment undertaken with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) aimed at revamping medical and… Continue reading BNM, govt to work on implementing ‘RESET’ initiative to address high medical inflation

BAGAN DATUK: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today officially opened the Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square here. Sultan Nazrin and the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim, were greeted on arrival by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Bagan Datuk MP, and Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri… Continue reading Sultan Nazrin opens Bagan Datuk Waterfront Square

PUTRAJAYA: The Optometry Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament this October, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the proposed legislation would serve as a dedicated legal framework to regulate all aspects of the optometry profession in Malaysia. “It will be a stand-alone Act governing the practice, training, registration and… Continue reading Optometry Bill to be tabled in October – Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will prioritise the rationalisation of RON95 petrol subsidy this year before introducing a carbon tax in 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He said Malaysia must first address the issue of fuel subsidies, particularly those involving the energy sector, before implementing the carbon tax. The government had… Continue reading RON95 subsidy cut to come first, carbon tax expected in 2026 – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: The Barisan Nasional (BN) Supreme Council today extended its condolences to the family of former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, who died this morning aged 76. BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir described Palanivel’s death as a significant loss to the nation, especially to MIC and the BN coalition. “He… Continue reading BN Supreme Council extends condolences on Palanivel’s passing

IPOH: A former information technology (IT) officer at a local media company pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of making an offensive comment on social media with the intent to hurt others’ feelings, in February this year. Ariff Zulkarnain Ameer Mohd Imam, 50, entered the plea after the charge was… Continue reading Ex-IT officer pleads guilty to posting offensive comment on Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the formation of a joint ministerial committee to address the rising cost of healthcare, which is one of the most immediate challenges affecting the lives of ordinary Malaysians. In his keynote address at the Sasana Symposium 2025 here today, he said that the committee comprising the… Continue reading Joint ministerial committee to tackle soaring healthcare costs – PM Anwar

KUALA TERENGGANU: The High Court today granted RM40,000 bail with two sureties to a woman charged with murdering three Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dungun students in a road crash on Oct 9 last year. In delivering his decision, Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani found the defence’s argument that the collision was an unintentional road accident… Continue reading Court grants bail to woman charged with murdering UiTM students

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Government is closely monitoring the escalating conflict in Iran following Israel’s recent military strikes, but has yet to make any decision regarding the evacuation of Malaysians currently in the region. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that, so far, no decision has been made to bring home Malaysians from the… Continue reading Govt closely monitoring Iran conflict, no immediate plans for evacuation – PM Anwar

MELAKA: A former local authority finance director in Melaka has been remanded for seven days over alleged abuse of power involving RM50 million in public funds for share investments. The remand order against the 57-year-old man was issued by Magistrate N. Sivashangari and is effective from today until June 23. Earlier, the suspect, dressed in… Continue reading Former local authority finance director remanded over alleged abuse of power

PUTRAJAYA: Singer Naim Daniel pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of committing sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl at a hotel in May. Naim Daniel, whose full name is Muhammad Naim Daniel Baharin, 28, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Datin M Kunasundary in a… Continue reading Naim Daniel pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge against teenager

PETALING JAYA: Two men were gunned down outside a shopping mall in Cheras along Jalan Loke Yew in Cheras earlier today. According to New Straits Times, the victims were walking towards their car which was parked in the compound of the shopping complex. The two victims were attacked by a group of suspects outside the… Continue reading Two men shot dead outside Cheras shopping mall

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged librarians across the region to go beyond their traditional roles and take on the challenge of nurturing a vibrant reading culture, especially among the younger generation. Speaking at the 19th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians General Conference and Meeting (CONSAL XIX), Anwar said libraries must… Continue reading Anwar urges librarians to nurture a vibrant reading culture

SEREMBAN: Two men were killed after the motorcycles they were riding were involved in a collision with a car at KM17 of Jalan Kuala Pilah–Simpang Pertang near here last night. Jempol police chief Supt Norhisham Mustapar said the 8.58 pm incident claimed the lives of a 26-year-old local security guard and a 44-year-old Pakistani bread… Continue reading Two motorcyclists killed in collision with car

KUALA LUMPUR: Former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel died today. He was 76. MIC vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed that the former Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, died at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital at 8 am. Born on March 1, 1949, in Penang, Palanivel began his career as a… Continue reading Former MIC president G. Palanivel dies

SUNGAI PETANI: An 82-year-old man has been arrested to assist in the investigation into a viral incident in which a dog was dragged behind a motorcycle in Bandar Puteri Jaya near here. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the man was picked up at his home in Bandar Puteri Jaya at 8 pm… Continue reading 82-year-old man arrested for dragging dog behind motorcycle

JOHOR BAHRU: A 67-year-old man lost more than RM1.7 million after falling victim to a share investment scam via WhatsApp. Johor police chief CP Datuk M Kumar said the victim, a private company manager, lodged a report on June 12 claiming that his phone number had been added to a WhatsApp group named ‘C-10 Freeman… Continue reading Company manager loses over RM1.7m in share investment scam

PUTRAJAYA: The recent bus crash in Gerik that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students has left the nation grieving, yet again raising pressing questions about transport safety that demand swift and decisive action. As someone with a younger brother studying away from home, I now feel a twinge of fear… Continue reading Highway carnage and the broken pledge to make it safer

KOTA BHARU: Known for its rugged terrain and frequent elephant crossings, the East-West Highway (JRTB) connecting Gerik in Perak to Jeli in Kelantan is considered one of the most challenging routes in Peninsular Malaysia. Every year, fatal accidents are reported along this route, but the tragedy that occurred in the early hours of Monday, June… Continue reading Time for 43-year old East-West Highway to be upgraded

PETALING JAYA: Political analysts are divided over Datuk Seri Azmin Ali’s bold claim that Perikatan Nasional (PN) could wrest Selangor from Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the next general election. Azmin (pic) who is Bersatu secretary-general and Selangor PN chief, said the coalition could gain 10 additional seats, enough to form the next state government. The… Continue reading Tug of war for Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has welcomed a new international partnership to develop the world’s first specific treatment for dengue, marking World Dengue Day with a reaffirmed commitment to addressing one of the country’s most persistent and deadly public health threats. The initiative follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Serum Institute of… Continue reading ‘Timely’ alliance to develop effective dengue treatment