Category: Local

IPOH: The Perak government is currently conducting a comprehensive review on the need to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the matter was recently raised in the State Executive Council (MMK) meeting, but there are issues that need to be examined in greater depth.… Continue reading Vape ban: Perak to make decision after thorough study

KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board (HASiL) is stepping up its global cooperation to track down taxpayers who fail to comply, including those transferring assets or income overseas. Its Intelligence and Profiling Department director Muhammad Azhari Tamrin @ Thamrin told Bernama Radio that the agency is harnessing international tools, such as the Exchange of Information… Continue reading HASiL ramps up international efforts to tackle tax evasion

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended aid to the three orphaned children of the late Muhammad Basir Abu Bakar, a former journalist with Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad, who died on Feb 15 due to chronic health issues. The assistance was delivered by the Prime Minister’s political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi,… Continue reading PM Anwar extends aid to orphaned children of former Utusan Melayu journalist

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that his legal move to seek constitutional clarity was not an attempt to gain personal immunity or evade legal scrutiny but rather an effort to uphold the integrity of Malaysia’s constitutional system. “This matter has never been about seeking personal immunity or escaping legal scrutiny. ALSO… Continue reading Legal move seeks constitutional clarity, not immunity, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s participation in the International Labour Conference (ILC), organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), demonstrates the country’s commitment to aligning its labour policies and legislation with international standards. In a statement today, the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) said its Minister, Steven Sim Chee Keong, is leading the Malaysian delegation to the annual… Continue reading Malaysia affirms labour commitment at ILO conference

IPOH: The Perak state government today launched two important documents – the Perak Digital Economy Action Plan 2030 and the Perak Smart City Blueprint 2040. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said both documents were formulated based on the Perak Sejahtera 2030 vision, aimed at making the state more efficient, sustainable and prosperous through digital… Continue reading Perak launches Digital Economy Action Plan 2030, Smart City Blueprint 2040

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, today graced a Royal Tea Reception at Istana Negara in conjunction with his official birthday celebration. The event, hosted at the Main Banquet Hall, was attended by the royal couple’s children, Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar, Tunku… Continue reading King, Queen grace royal tea reception

KUALA LUMPUR: Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL25), the first Southeast Asian edition of the globally renowned Smart City Expo from Barcelona set to take place this September, aligns with Malaysia’s aspiration to become a Smart Nation by 2040, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said SCEKL25 underscored Malaysia’s leading role in advancing… Continue reading Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur to support Malaysia’s 2040 Smart Nation agenda – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a well-known male actor and singer after he was alleged to have committed physical sexual assault against a teenage girl at a hotel in Selangor yesterday. According to sources, the 17-year-old victim had reportedly met the artiste at the café where she worked, and they were said to have met… Continue reading Well-known actor arrested over alleged sexual offence involving teen

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said it froze seven properties and one bank account belonging to the late Tun Daim Zainuddin’s wife, Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid, to prevent the assets from being disposed of while investigations are ongoing. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the move was part of the… Continue reading Daim family assets frozen to prevent disposal during probe – MACC

ALOR SETAR: A pasar malam trader selling children’s toys was today sentenced to 30 months’ jail and fined RM1,500 by the Magistrate’s Court here after pleading guilty to breaking into the home of ex- Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah last week. Magistrate Nur Syifa Mohd Hamzah also ordered the night market… Continue reading Man jailed 30 months, fined RM1,500 for breaking into ex-Kedah MB’s home

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will start processing all rezoning applications received in Seberang Perai after June 30, once the Seberang Perai Local Plan Draft (DRTSP 2030) is gazetted. State Local Government and Town & Country Planning Committee Chairman H’ng Mooi Lye said the DRTSP 2030 is currently being improved in its final draft report and once… Continue reading Seberang Perai rezoning applications to be processed after DRTSP 2030 is gazetted – Exco

KUALA LUMPUR: Ascend Airways Malaysia, a new Malaysia-based airline and part of Avia Solutions Group, has progressed to phase three of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) application process and is targeting the launch of cargo operations in November 2025. In 2024, Ascend Airways Malaysia secured a Conditional Air Service Permit from the Malaysian Aviation Commission… Continue reading Ascend Airways Malaysia advances AOC process, eyes November 2025 cargo launch

PUTRAJAYA: As Malaysia prepares to assume the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for the 2025–2029 term, the government aims to leverage this role to deepen international cooperation and promote sustainable urban planning practices both domestically and abroad. In a statement today, the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) said the… Continue reading Malaysia prepares to assume UN-Habitat presidency, eyes broader urban development role

MAKKAH: A total of 80 Malaysian haj pilgrims, who are ill or have health complications, will be taken to perform the wukuf worship at the Plain of Arafah tomorrow, under the Safari Wukuf programme. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said that eight special buses, with seats converted… Continue reading Safari wukuf to assist 80 ill Malaysian pilgrims to perform wukuf

KOTA KINABALU: The forum in conjunction with the highlight of the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2025 celebration on June 14 must serve as a platform for the media industry to uphold and strengthen the institution of journalism amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), says Utusan Borneo Sabah Editor-in-Chief Datuk Lichong Angkui. He said this… Continue reading HAWANA forum key to strengthening journalism – Lichong

KUALA LUMPUR: The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, brought together thought leaders, youth-focused institutions and members of the Malaysian diaspora to deepen international collaboration during his two-day working visit to London. The visit of Tengku Amir Shah, founder of the Selangor Youth Community (SAY), which began yesterday, also amplified… Continue reading Tengku Amir Shah promotes youth empowerment, global collaboration in London

KUALA KRAI: A total of 28 complaints involving threats from wild animals such as elephants, tigers, monkeys, snakes, wild boars and tapirs were reported in Kuala Krai between January and May this year. According to Kuala Krai district police chief Supt Mazlan Mamat, this marks a significant increase compared to just two cases recorded during… Continue reading Wildlife threat surges in Kuala Krai, 28 complaints filed since January

JASIN: The second phase of Beras Melaka distribution is expected to begin in July, with retail sales through outlets under the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA). Melaka FAMA director Nor Azhar Abdul Hamid said 4,000 packs of rice will be offered to the public in this phase, matching the amount distributed during the first rollout.… Continue reading Second phase of Beras Melaka distribution to begin in July- FAMA

GEORGE TOWN: The manager of a health-based company recently lost RM1.3 million after being deceived by a non-existent online investment syndicate. Penang Police Chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the Commercial Crime Investigation Department of the Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) District Police Headquarters (IPD) received a report from the victim, a 46-year-old local man, last Monday,… Continue reading Manager of health-based company loses RM1.3m to non-existent investment syndicate

SERDANG: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is ready to accept students from Guinea-Bissau, paving the way for strategic cooperation with African nations, which are seldom seen as development partners in the field of higher education. Its vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah said the university is always prepared to support its counterparts from the… Continue reading UPM ready to welcome students from Guinea-Bissau

TANGKAK: The man who slashed his wife to death in Bukit Gambir last Monday has been remanded for seven days from today to facilitate further investigations. The remand order was issued by Magistrate Lee Kim Kiat for the investigations to be carried out under Section 320 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt… Continue reading Man who slashed wife to death remanded seven days, police identify family conflict as motive

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s (SFC) Swift Wildlife Action Team (SWAT) has been dispatched to Matu in the central Mukah Division of Sarawak, following the recent sighting of a Bornean clouded leopard (Neofelis diardi borneensis) there. SFC general manager Abang Arabi Abang Aimran said the team would investigate the alleged appearance of the carnivore on… Continue reading Swift investigation on stirring appearance of Bornean clouded leopard in Mukah division

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for 10 states, effective until 6pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warning covered the entire states of Perlis and Penang, as well as several districts in Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap,… Continue reading MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for 10 states until 6 pm

MAKKAH: A total of 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims, among the 1.8 million Muslims from around the world performing haj this year, began moving to Arafah in stages, since 7.31 am today, to perform the wukuf worship, the pinnacle of haj pilgrimage, tomorrow (June 5). Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im… Continue reading Malaysian haj pilgrims begin staged movement to Arafah for wukuf

KUALA BERANG: The plight of a family of eight living in a dilapidated hut in Kampung Paya Besar has drawn the attention of the Terengganu office of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), which has pledged to help provide them with a more comfortable home. Terengganu KKDW director Md Razi Md Lazim said… Continue reading KKDW steps in to help struggling family living in rundown hut

KUALA LUMPUR: The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, visited the iconic Petronas Twin Towers today. Embalo and his delegation arrived at 2.20 pm and were welcomed by Petronas vice-president for Group Strategic Relations and Communications, Norafizal Mat Saad. Embalo spent almost one hour touring the… Continue reading Guinea-Bissau president visits iconic Petronas Twin Towers

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Education Council (MPN) will serve as the country’s highest strategic platform to coordinate education policies and implementation across ministries, from preschool to tertiary levels, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said. She said the establishment of the MPN will also enable education-related issues to be resolved comprehensively and holistically. Fadhlina said this in… Continue reading MPN set to be top strategic platform for education coordination – Fadhlina

SEREMBAN: The MADANI Cooperative and Agro MADANI Sales Programmes will be expanded to all districts in Negeri Sembilan, providing local communities with access to essential goods at prices lower than market rates. State Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism Action Committee chairman S. Veerapan said the initiative is also the best platform to… Continue reading N. Sembilan to expand MADANI cooperative and Agro Sales Programme statewide

MAKKAH: Two more Malaysian pilgrims have passed away in the Holy Land, bringing the total number of haj-related deaths to seven, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. He said that the sixth death involved a female pilgrim from Terengganu, Siti Hawa Ibrahim, 64, who was staying… Continue reading Two more Malaysian pilgrims die in Holy Land

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution contends that the sedition case involving former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin does not involve complex or extraordinary questions of law. In an affidavit responding to Muhyiddin’s application to refer legal questions related to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court, the prosecution, as the respondent, stated that various… Continue reading No complex legal questions involved in Muhyiddin’s sedition case, prosecution argues

IPOH: The Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, to be held at Lumut Waterfront from June 13 to 15, will feature a range of engaging activities, including satellite programmes with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), the local fishing community, and religious events. The Prime Minister’s Department, through the Performance Acceleration and Coordination Unit (PACU), said… Continue reading Engaging line-up planned for Perak PMR 2025 from June 13–15

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Spain reviewed the progress of bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation during the 6th Malaysia-Spain Bilateral Consultation held in Putrajaya on Tuesday. Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry, in a posting on its Facebook account on Wednesday, said both countries agreed to enhance cooperation in areas such as trade and investment,… Continue reading Malaysia, Spain vow to strengthen ties at Bilateral Consultation

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today dismissed Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s application to refer eight legal questions to the Federal Court, including whether the Prime Minister enjoys immunity from lawsuits. The legal questions relate to a lawsuit filed by Anwar’s former research assistant, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, concerning an alleged sexual assault seven years ago.… Continue reading PM immunity: High Court denies Anwar’s request to refer legal questions to Apex Court

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is leading Malaysia’s delegation to the Eighth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on June 4 and 5. The Foreign Ministry (MOFA), in a statement today, said Ahmad Zahid is accompanied by senior officials from MOFA, the Deputy… Continue reading Ahmad Zahid leads Malaysian delegation to disaster risk reduction meeting in Geneva

PONTIAN: An unemployed man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with four counts of drug trafficking and possession in Taman Mutiara, Pontian, last month. The accused, Lau Keat Lim, 35, only nodded to indicate understanding after the charges were read before Magistrate Arina Azmin Ahmad Marzuki. No plea was recorded as the case… Continue reading Unemployed man charged with trafficking over six kg of drugs

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s participation in the Osaka World Expo 2025, highlighted by a visit to Sanda Shokuniku Kosha, a halal abattoir in Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo, Japan, offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the best practices of Japan’s halal meat industry. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the abattoir… Continue reading Malaysia continues to strengthen role as global halal hub – Mohamad

PETALING JAYA: An alarming 81% of vape poisoning cases reported to Universiti Sains Malaysia’s National Poison Centre (PRN) involved “magic mushroom” vapes, said to be predominantly used by teenagers and young adults. The PRN has observed a sharp rise in such cases since 2022, with many individuals reportedly experiencing symptoms such as seizures, hallucinations, vomiting,… Continue reading Vape poisoning: 81% of cases linked to “magic mushroom” flavour – PRN

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will continue providing rental assistance to victims of the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, at least until April next year. State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the decision to continue the RM2,000 monthly rental assistance was made to ensure that victims have… Continue reading Putra Heights fire: Rental assistance extended until next year – Exco

PUTRAJAYA: The visiting President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, today spent some time enjoying a scenic cruise around the man-made Putrajaya Lake for a view of the majestic buildings of Putrajaya from a different angle. Embalo was welcomed on arrival at 12.30 pm by Putrajaya Corporation’s senior vice-president of Corporate Services, Shamshul… Continue reading President Embalo of Guinea-Bissau enjoys scenic cruise around Putrajaya Lake

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will host Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL2025), Southeast Asia’s first edition of the globally renowned Smart City Expo World Congress, and the ASEAN Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI), showcasing its leadership in smart city development and addressing the impact of AI on urban futures. The ASEAN Summit on AI will… Continue reading Malaysia gears up to host ASEAN AI Summit, SE Asia’s inaugural Smart City Expo

PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has called on Prasarana Malaysia Berhad to install passenger platform doors, also known as platform screen doors, at all LRT stations to improve passenger safety. The directive comes in the wake of a tragic incident on Tuesday, where a passenger died after falling onto the tracks at an LRT station.… Continue reading MOT wants all LRT stations to be fitted with platform doors

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today described Malaysia’s ties with Guinea-Bissau as a strategic gateway for expanding the nation’s presence across the African continent, positioning the West African republic as a vital entry point for trade, investment and diplomatic engagement. Speaking at a joint press conference with the republic’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo,… Continue reading Malaysia-Guinea-Bissau ties a strategic gateway into Africa – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The preliminary report on the fatal accident involving Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan last month will be presented to the Cabinet next week, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. “The report, prepared by a special task force, would be tabled to seek the Cabinet’s views before further action is taken,” he told… Continue reading Preliminary report on FRU fatal crash to be presented to cabinet next week – Loke

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today allowed the appeal by the government and three others to overturn a High Court’s ruling that had previously favoured 50 retired Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel in a pension adjustment dispute. In a unanimous decision, the three-member panel chaired by Justice Datuk Hashim Hamzah ruled that the military personnel… Continue reading Court of Appeal allows government’s appeal in armed forces pension adjustment case

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with focus areas including the halal industry, Islamic finance, energy and capacity building. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had encouraged Malaysian corporations, including Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and FGV Holdings, to explore potential ventures in Guinea-Bissau. “Hopefully, Petronas, FGV and… Continue reading Malaysia, Guinea-Bissau deepen ties with focus on halal industry, Islamic finance and energy

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo at Seri Perdana here. Embalo, who arrived in Malaysia yesterday for a three-day official visit, was welcomed by Anwar at the prime minister’s official residence at 10.55 am. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri… Continue reading Anwar hosts luncheon for Guinea-Bissau President