Category: Local

KUALA LUMPUR: The permit of the bus operator involved in a crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students on Monday has been revoked with immediate effect. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the company, based in Kedah, was also found to have leased its permit to a third party in… Continue reading Gerik crash: Bus operator’s permit revoked – Loke

GEORGE TOWN: Three foreign men who were held captive in an apartment at Jalan Dr Wu Lien Teh, here, were rescued by a police team during a raid at the residence yesterday. Timur Laut District Deputy Police Chief Supt Lee Swee Sake said police received a report from a 47-year-old foreign man who informed them… Continue reading Cops rescue three foreigners held captive in George Town

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested five local men suspected of being involved in a brawl after the 2027 Asia Cup Qualifiers football match between Malaysia and Vietnam at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, yesterday. Cheras Deputy District Police Chief Supt Ridzuan Khalid said the five men, aged between 19 and 27, were arrested in the… Continue reading Five men involved in brawl after Malaysia-Vietnam match at Stadium Bukit Jalil arrested

JERTIH: The family of Nor Ayuni Maslan, one of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who lost her life in the road crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding in Gerik, Perak, last Monday, has expressed their willingness to forgive the bus driver involved in the tragedy. Her brother, Ahmad Azizul Maslan,… Continue reading Gerik crash: Nor Ayuni’s family forgive bus driver

KUCHING: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) of Sarawak seized ganja (cannabis) worth RM2.578 million when it raided the premises of a courier company in Miri on May 13. Sarawak Customs director Norizan Yahya said the 9.30 am raid was carried out following intelligence received from the Air Cargo Unit of the Miri Customs Branch.… Continue reading Sarawak Customs seizes ganja worth over RM2.5m in Miri

KUALA LUMPUR: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will travel to Washington, United States (US), on June 18 to resume negotiations over tariffs imposed on Malaysian goods. Tengku Zafrul said he had briefed the cabinet earlier today on the upcoming visit. “I will be going to the United States next… Continue reading Tengku Zafrul to visit Washington June 18 for tariff talks

KUALA TERENGGANU: A man and two women lost a total of RM88,141.50 after falling victim to a lucky draw scam syndicate. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the first victim initially saw a lucky draw advertisement on a social media site and clicked on the link provided to register and obtain… Continue reading Three individuals lose over RM80,000 to lucky draw scam

SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has called on the Selangor government to expedite repair works on the Genting Peras-Kuala Klawang road that was damaged by floods four years ago. He said the road, which connects Jelebu in Negeri Sembilan and Hulu Langat in Selangor, could help ease traffic congestion, especially during… Continue reading Aminuddin urges Selangor to expedite repairs on Genting Peras-Kuala Klawang road

MELAKA: The ASEAN Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council 4th Regional Policy Dialogue (ATC 4th RPD) has highlighted three fundamental enablers for advancing the sector. The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) said the three key enablers are effective education and training, meeting industry demands for skilled labour, and improving socio-economic standards.… Continue reading ASEAN TVET Council 4th Regional Policy Dialogue highlights three key enablers

KUCHING: A Form Two male student who pressed a hot iron on eight sleeping dormitory mates for fun has been ordered to be placed at the Henry Gurney School until he turns 17. The order was meted out after the 14-year-old teenager from Matang near here pleaded guilty to eight charges read out to him… Continue reading It’s Henry Gurney School for juvenile who pressed hot iron on dorm mates

PUTRAJAYA: Thirteen of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in the bus crash in Gerik have been identified as National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir. “All 13 of these students will benefit from the full settlement of their loan debts… Continue reading PTPTN loans of 13 UPSI students who died in fatal bus accident fully settled – Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will develop a database system for express and tour bus drivers, complete with their previous records, to improve the safety of public land transportation. Its Minister, Anthony Loke, said the system, to be developed by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), would enable bus companies to assess the… Continue reading MOT to develop database system for express, tour bus drivers

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor is expected to host 60 per cent of Malaysia’s total data centre capacity by 2030, cementing its role as the digital hub for Southeast Asia, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the transformation would be accelerated by… Continue reading Johor to host 60% of Malaysia’s total data centre capacity by 2030 – Tengku Zafrul

SEPANG: Polish President Andrzej Duda departed for Singapore today after concluding a three-day official visit to Malaysia, his first to the country since assuming office in August 2015. A red-carpet farewell ceremony was held for Duda at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), featuring a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers… Continue reading Polish President Andrzej Duda concludes official visit to Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has fixed August 19 to deliver its decision in an appeal brought by an activist over the dismissal of her lawsuit that had challenged the validity of parts of a provision in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 that criminalises offensive online comments. A three-man bench consisting of Federal Court… Continue reading Appeals Court set Aug 19 for decision in activist’s appeal over challenge to online speech law

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu government will provide financial assistance of RM3,000 to each family of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who perished in a bus crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, Perak. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said RM1,000 of the amount had already been… Continue reading RM3,000 aid for families of UPSI students killed in crash – Ahmad Samsuri

IPOH: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) has set up a special fund for public contributions following the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 15 of its students last Monday. UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff, in a statement, said donations could be channelled through the Student Representative Council Fund (RHB Bank:… Continue reading Gerik crash: UPSI sets up fund for public donations

KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI government will provide RM10,000 in financial aid to each family of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who lost their lives in the tragic bus accident last Monday. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is MADANI Government spokesperson, said that each injured victim will also receive RM5,000 in similar… Continue reading UPSI tragedy: MADANI govt announces RM10,000 aid for each family of perished victims

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today recorded the statement of an individual with the title “Tan Sri” for six hours in connection with the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds for the construction of a highway in the Klang Valley. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the process of… Continue reading Misappropriation of funds for highway project: MACC records statement of “Tan Sri” for six hours today

KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing Umno Divisional Delegates’ Meetings nationwide serve as the ideal platform for grassroots members to raise issues which require the attention of the party’s top leadership. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki expressed hope that all representatives involved can make the most of the meeting space, which will run until July… Continue reading Umno divisional meetings best platform to raise grassroots voices – Asyraf Wajdi

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) is collaborating with institutions of higher education (IPTs) to expand its training and exposure programmes to communication students in a bid to strengthen the field of journalism. MPI president Datuk Yong Soo Heong said the initiative is part of MPI’s efforts to forge strategic collaboration between industry and… Continue reading MPI collaborates with IPTs to expand journalism training programmes

TAWAU: The High Court today postponed to July 23 its decision on the case involving 13 male students of Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu, who are jointly charged with the murder of their college mate Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, last year. The verdict, initially scheduled for today, was postponed to allow for clarification related… Continue reading July 23 decision on Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu murder case

KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) will work closely with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to closely monitor the situation involving its scholars in the United States following the introduction of new policies under President Donald Trump’s administration. Its chairman, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said that so far, MOHE has assured that the… Continue reading MARA, MOHE collaborate to monitor students in US amid new Trump policies – Asyraf Wajdi

KUALA LUMPUR: Poland’s President Andrzej Duda, who is on his first official visit to Malaysia, toured the iconic Petronas Twin Towers today. Duda arrived at 2.30 pm, accompanied by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and several Polish officials. He spent about 30 minutes at the Sky Bridge at level 42 and the observation… Continue reading Polish President Duda visits iconic Petronas Twin Towers

KUALA LUMPUR: A former employee of an international school pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to three charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM142,354.10 belonging to the school. A. Komala, 33, who served as a parent liaison executive and personal assistant at the time, is accused of misappropriating… Continue reading Ex-international school staff claims trial to cheating, CBT involving over RM142,000