Category: Local

KUALA LUMPUR: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s decision to leave Umno will not affect the government’s efforts to strengthen the national economy and empower the trade sector, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Umno president, said an individual’s political… Continue reading Tengku Zafrul’s exit from Umno will not affect efforts to strengthen economy – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the MADANI unity government is deeply committed to tackling corruption and abuse of power but the reforms to combat these menaces will take time to materialise. “There’s no turning back. What I am certain is that every month and every year there must be some progression… Continue reading MADANI govt committed to reforms, but needs time – PM Anwar

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Government has extended its condolences to the families of the 15 Universiti Perguruan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were killed in a tragic bus accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early yesterday morning. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said condolences were also extended to… Continue reading Kedah govt extends condolences to families of Gerik bus crash victims

SINTOK: More than 13,000 Wi-Fi access points have been installed so far across several public university campuses nationwide as part of the government initiative to enhance internet connectivity at public institutions of higher learning (IPTA), according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the Phase Two of installations is currently ongoing and is expected… Continue reading Over 13,000 Wi-Fi access points installed at public universities nationwide – Fahmi

GEORGE TOWN: All outstanding issues between the federal government and the Penang government regarding the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) have been resolved amicably. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said he had chaired the meeting with Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow at his ministry in Putrajaya last month and resolved outstanding issues,… Continue reading Mutiara Line LRT issues settled, physical work to begin in two months – Loke

TUARAN: Allegations that the road at the scene of the accident that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students early yesterday morning was damaged with potholes are untrue, said Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said that although the road in question was not 100 per cent flat, it was in… Continue reading UPSI bus crash: Claims of damaged road at accident location not true

NIBONG TEBAL: The Kedah State Education Department (JPN) has been tasked with monitoring the condition and welfare of a teacher couple and their two children who were injured in the fatal bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik, Perak. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the family… Continue reading Kedah Education Dept to monitor welfare of injured teacher couple in UPSI bus crash

KOTA BHARU: The bus driver involved in the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding in Gerik, early yesterday morning, has apologised to all students and families of the victims involved. Mohd Amirul Fadhil Zulkifle, 39, said the accident occurred… Continue reading Gerik crash: Bus driver apologises to students, families involved

SINTOK: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged content creators and social media users to exercise caution and uphold proper etiquette, when sharing or producing content related to the tragic accident which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik, Perak, early yesterday morning. He said that this reminder was… Continue reading Gerik crash: Fahmi urges caution and etiquette on social media

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are planning a book containing the experiences of former senior police officials carrying out special operations to act as reference for junior officers and personnel. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said they have reached out for views and information from members of the… Continue reading PDRM planning book on senior police officials’ experience in special ops – Deputy IGP

PORT DICKSON: Polish President Andrzej Duda today visited the Second Regiment of the Royal Armoured Corps (2nd RAC) at Kem Sunggala here, as part of the second day of his official visit to Malaysia. Arriving at 2.53 pm, he was welcomed by Army deputy chief Lt Jen Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim and other… Continue reading Polish President visits 2nd Royal Armoured Corps Regiment in Port Dickson

IPOH: A total of RM1 million has been allocated for the development of Kampung Temerlok in Trong, near Taiping, under the MADANI Adopted Village initiative carried out by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). MMEA director-general Admiral Maritime Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah said the agency’s efforts now extend beyond maritime security, with a renewed focus… Continue reading RM1 million boost for Kampung Temerlok through MMEA community programme

MELAKA: Melaka chief minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has urged state government departments and agencies to expedite delayed development projects to ensure that the Melaka Budget 2025’s development target can be achieved. Development allocation specifically for Melaka for 2025 was RM88 million and as of May 31, RM19.52 million, 22.18 per cent, of the… Continue reading Expedite delayed development projects in Melaka – Ab Rauf

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 1,000 library and information professionals from across Southeast Asia will gather in Kuala Lumpur next week for a regional congress focused on the future of librarianship in an increasingly digital world. The 19th Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL XIX 2025), taking place from June 16 to 19, will bring together… Continue reading Malaysia to host ASEAN Librarians Congress amid digital-era challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: The government should consider introducing a new law to hold companies liable for serious safety failures that result in loss of life, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She cited the United Kingdom’s Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 as a… Continue reading Time to consider new law to hold companies liable for fatal negligence

IPOH: Two Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students critically injured in the tragic bus crash near Tasik Banding, Gerik, have regained consciousness and are now in stable condition. Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) director Dr Saiful Azlan Sharif, said both students – Lili Suzana Mat Yaakob, 23, and Nor Erika Elysha Mohd Zaidi, 21 –… Continue reading Two UPSI students regain consciousness, stable after fatal bus crash

PUTRAJAYA: Security guards do not have the authority or right to request, hold or scan the identity card (MyKad) of the public, according to the National Registration Department (NRD). NRD in a statement to Bernama said only five categories of officers are allowed to do so under Regulation 7(1), National Registration Regulations 1990, namely NRD… Continue reading Security guards have no authority to demand, scan MyKad – NRD

JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Digital has outlined three key initiatives aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, in a move to position the country as a regional hub for AI innovation by 2030. Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, said these initiatives include the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap (2016–2030), AI Code… Continue reading Digital Ministry outlines three key initiatives to strengthen Malaysia’s AI ecosystem

SINGAPORE: The Singapore government and the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, have agreed to undertake a land swap at Holland Road, here. In a joint statement, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said Tunku Mahkota Ismail will transfer 13 hectares (ha) of his land in the area, closer… Continue reading Singapore, Johor Regent agree to land swap at Holland Road

KUALA LUMPUR: Journalists today must strike a balance between using artificial intelligence (AI) and adhering to the journalism code of ethics to ensure that news reporting remains rooted in human values and professional responsibility. Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said that over-reliance on AI without ethical consideration… Continue reading Journalists need to balance technology, ethics to maintain professionalism, human values – Bernama CEO

GUA MUSANG: The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) has allocated 59 cows for the ‘ibadah korban’ (animal scarificial rituals) with the Orang Asli community in conjunction with Aidiladha celebration in Kelantan this year. MAIK president Tengku Tan Sri Mohamad Rizam Tengku Abdul Aziz said the annual programme involves around 3,700 families from… Continue reading Maik allocates 59 cows for ‘ibadah korban’ with Kelantan Orang Asli community

ALOR SETAR: The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER), through collaboration with the Kedah state government and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), has realised investments totalling RM20.38 billion in 2024, up from RM11.6 billion recorded the previous year. NCER chief executive Datuk Mohamad Haris Kader Sultan said this positive momentum has continued into this year,… Continue reading Kedah sees RM20.38b in realised investments – NCER

SIBU: A Chinese national who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving resulting in the death of Sabah State Courts director Marutin Pagan, was today sentenced to five years’ imprisonment and fined RM20,000, in default three months’ jail, by the Magistrate’s Court here. Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court Judge Rosli Ahmad, to whom the case was previously reassigned,… Continue reading Chinese national jailed five years for fatal crash involving Sabah state courts director

KUALA LUMPUR: Citing Malaysia’s longstanding use of Polish-made military systems, Polish President Andrzej Duda has expressed strong interest in expanding defence cooperation between the two countries. He said the Malaysian Armed Forces have for years been operating Polish-made tanks and integrated command and communication systems, particularly those produced by defence firm WB Electronics. “Poland is… Continue reading Poland keen to deepen defence ties with Malaysia