Category: Local

GERIK: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is opening an investigation paper (IP) to take legal action against the operator of the bus involved in the crash on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) last Monday, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said legal action… Continue reading Gerik Crash: JPJ to open IP to take legal action against bus operator

BANGI: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has shortened the investigation period for high-profile cases from one and a half years to just six months, thanks to the implementation of new approaches, including upskilling officers and utilising the latest technology. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said one of the main factors that enabled the… Continue reading High-profile cases now wrapped up in six months – Azam

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) continues its efforts to empower women in the digital economy through the Wanita Gig and Business In Technology (Gig@BIT) 2025 programme. Its minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that 350 people participated in the second initiative of the Women’s Development Department (JPW), under the… Continue reading KPWKM continues to empower women in digital economy through Wanita Gig@BIT 2025

PETALING JAYA: A 17-year-old suspect hs been arrested by the police in Melaka, today following the death of a teacher and her eldest son at their home in Bukit Rambai, Melaka, early this morning. Melaka police chief, Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar, said that initial investigations at the scene led to the arrest of a 17-year-old suspect,… Continue reading Teen allegedly killed mother and brother after being pressured to study for SPM

MELAKA: The aerospace and aviation booths have become a crowd puller at the 2025 National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Day celebration, which kicked off yesterday. Over 20 booths related to the field attracted interest from various groups, including individuals without backgrounds in science, engineering, or technology, during the three-day programme held at… Continue reading Aerospace, aviation booths prove a crowd puller at National TVET Day

BANGI: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is committed to strengthening education and training for its enforcement officers through strategic cooperation with Nottingham Trent University (NTU), United Kingdom. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Bak said it is an effort to produce officers with high integrity who are prepared to face the challenges of corruption in… Continue reading MACC strengthens anti-corruption education with UK partnership

BANGI: Certain individuals will be charged soon in connection with a corruption scandal allegedly linked to Sabah state assemblymen, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. “I will announce it in a very short time; one or two will be charged in court,“ he told reporters after attending the 2nd MACC… Continue reading Charges imminent in Sabah corruption probe – Azam

GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has called on the government to ban late-night bus travel following the recent tragic accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB) that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Its president, Mohideen Abdul Kader said one significant factor to consider is that this tragic… Continue reading CAP calls on govt to ban late-night bus travel after Gerik tragedy

PETALING JAYA: A Singaporean citizen has been ordered to pay RM9,100 in fines after appearing before the Johor Bahru Magistrate’s court for his involvement in a road rage incident. The defendant, 40-year-old human resources manager Cheng Kuan Poh Colin, faced the court on Thursday (June 12) and entered guilty pleas to both criminal charges brought… Continue reading Singaporean man penalised RM9,100 following road rage case in JB

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Communications is planning to organise Project Sigma 2.0 in collaboration with Google to help its six agencies to better understand the information consumption patterns and needs of Generation Z (Gen Z). Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said he plans to invite Google to the Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting and Information Institute (IPPTAR)… Continue reading Communications Ministry plans to organise Project Sigma 2.0 – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 6,369 accidents were recorded during the four-day Op Lancar road safety operation from June 6 to 9 in conjunction with the Aidiladha festive period. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the figure represents an increase of three per cent or… Continue reading 6,369 crashes recorded over four days of Op Lancar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is seeking lower tariff rates for selected sectors under the United States’ (US) 10 per cent minimum tariff, particularly for industries deemed critical to both economies, ahead of another round of negotiations in Washington on June 18. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the talks… Continue reading Malaysia seeks lower tariff rates for key sectors in US talks on June 18 -Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The Alliance for a Safe Community commended the government’s decision to establish a comprehensive database of errant drivers, calling it a crucial step in ensuring those with a record of serious traffic offences are barred from driving public or heavy transport vehicles. Its chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, however, urged that the… Continue reading Strict action on errant heavy vehicle drivers must be fully enforced – Lee Lam Thye

PUTRAJAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister, Nga Kor Ming, announced that Malaysia is a rising star in the Southeast Asia region by emerging as a leading destination for both foreign direct investment (FDI) and tourism globally. Nga, who was recently elected President of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly, said this achievement reflects… Continue reading Malaysia emerges as Southeast Asia’s top destination for tourism and investment: Nga Kor Ming

LABUAN: The Labuan Immigration Department (JIM) has detained 15 foreign nationals during an enforcement operation yesterday (June 11) at several locations suspected of housing undocumented migrants here. Its director, Raymond Entalai said those arrested comprised three men, six women, four boys, and two girls — all Filipino nationals. These foreigners are suspected of committing various… Continue reading 15 illegal immigrants, including children, detained in Labuan Immigration raid

BANGI: The investigation report on the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds meant for the construction of a highway in the Klang Valley is expected to be completed within the next one to two months, according to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the probe is progressing well and… Continue reading Report on highway fund misuse ready in two months – Azam

MELAKA: The government is mulling over the proposal to establish a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission in line with the TVET reform agenda that is being actively implemented. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was because the development of TVET under the National TVET Council chaired by Deputy Prime Minister… Continue reading Government mulls proposal to establish TVET Commission – PM ANWAR

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor branch of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) thwarted an attempt by a drug distribution syndicate using a courier service to smuggle drugs, weighing 10.194 kilogrammes, and worth RM955,687, here in April. Its director, Aminul Izmeer Mohd Sohaimi said that in an operation conducted at 3.35 pm on April 23, the… Continue reading Johor Customs thwarts bid to smuggle nearly RM1 million worth of drugs using courier service

GERIK: The Ministry of Works (KKR) is in the midst of preparing a report on the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA), which aims to facilitate maintenance and paving work on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) slated to be carried out soon. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the PCA involves the use of technologies such… Continue reading KKR preparing PCA report to facilitate maintenance, paving work on Gerik-Jeli JRTB – NANTA

PETALING JAYA: A former research assistant to a politician, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, was today acquitted and discharged by the High Court here on charges of drug trafficking and possession of imitation firearms. Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin made the order after finding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Muhammed Yusoff,… Continue reading Yusoff Rawther acquitted by High Court of drug, firearm possession charges

MELAKA: The government will explore ways to shift the mindset of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students towards becoming technopreneurs in the future, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that TVET offers promising opportunities in the entrepreneurship sector, and government support is essential to realise this potential.… Continue reading Govt exploring ways to change mindset of TVET students to become technopreneurs

PETALING JAYA: A double-decker bus collided into the rear of a tow truck at KM311.4 of the North-South Expressway near Tapah today. Perak fire and rescue department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received a distress call on the incident at 1.28am, according to Utusan Malaysia. “All nine passengers on the bus did… Continue reading Double-decker bus crashes into tow truck near Tapah, passengers unharmed

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has emerged as Southeast Asia’s leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and tourism under the leadership of the MADANI government, said UN-Habitat General Assembly president Nga Kor Ming. Nga, who is Housing and Local Government Minister, said this achievement reflects the MADANI government’s commitment to good governance, investor-friendly policies and strong… Continue reading Malaysia leads Southeast Asia in tourism, investment growth under MADANI administration — NGA

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued a total of 3,044 notices for various offences during the Hari Raya Aidiladha Special Operation (Op Khas HRAA) 2025, which was conducted from June 4 to 10. Its director, Hanif Yusabra Yusuf, said that through the operation, a total of 8,437 vehicles were inspected and action… Continue reading Negeri Sembilan JPJ issues over 3,000 notices during Op HRAA 2025