Category: Local

KLANG: The driver seen squeezing his four-wheel drive between vehicles on the Selat Klang Highway has explained he was rushing to his mother’s house after she suffered a fall. The incident, captured in a viral video, led to police intervention after public outrage. Klang Utara police chief ACP S. Vijaya Rao confirmed the 29-year-old man… Continue reading Driver squeezes between cars claims rushing to fallen mother

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy chairman of Jabhah Pondok Kelantan Syeikh Wazir Che Awang Al-Makki Hafizahullah has voiced strong backing for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, urging stability under the MADANI government. Speaking at the ‘Malaysia Bermunajat 2025’ event at Putra Mosque, he stressed the ulama’s commitment to assisting in overcoming national challenges. “We fully support… Continue reading Kelantan ulama backs Anwar’s leadership for Malaysia’s stability

KOTA KINABALU: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has urged for the nationwide expansion of the ‘Citra Gadis Unggul’ (GADIS) programme, highlighting its role in empowering young girls through education. She emphasised that early intervention is crucial to unlocking the potential of female students and shaping them into well-rounded individuals. “This is one of our current priorities…to… Continue reading Fadhlina pushes for nationwide GADIS programme to empower female students

BUKIT GANTANG: Retired army and police personnel will serve as hostel wardens at two Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) schools next month in a pilot initiative to address bullying. The programme will begin at MRSM Besut in Terengganu and MRSM Balik Pulau in Penang, with up to 10 male and female wardens selected. Majlis Amanah… Continue reading Ex-army and police personnel as wardens in two MRSMs from August

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck the Philippine Islands region yesterday afternoon. The tremor occurred at 1.45 pm, with its epicenter located 190 km north of Laoag City at a depth of 10 km. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) confirmed the seismic activity in a statement, clarifying that there… Continue reading Moderate 5.5 earthquake strikes Philippine Islands region

KOTA BHARU: Activities linked to the LGBT community in Kelantan remain under control due to strict enforcement, strong religious values, and active community involvement. State Local Government, Housing, Health, and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah credited public vigilance for helping authorities monitor and address suspicious behaviour. “In Kelantan, if something seems unusual, people report it… Continue reading Kelantan cites faith, community in curbing LGBT-linked activities

SHAH ALAM: Police have identified the owner of a Proton Saga involved in a viral incident where an 11-year-old child was believed to be driving. The car skidded at Jalan Telok Gong, Klang, yesterday morning. South Klang police chief ACP Ramli Kasa confirmed that the young driver and two other children, aged seven and a… Continue reading Police trace owner of car driven by 11-year-old in Klang

PORT DICKSON: The Madani Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM) distributed 2,500 free chickens to visitors today as part of the ‘Ukhuwah Kepimpinan Kerajaan Madani’ initiative. The event, organised by the Malaysian Nationhood Academy and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, took place at two locations—500 chickens at Batu 1 PJRM and the remaining… Continue reading Free chicken distribution at Port Dickson Madani Rahmah Sales

BANTING: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Norashikin took part in the KITA X Pesta Kelaut@Pantai Kelanang 2025 Run today. The royal couple arrived at 7.30 am and were greeted by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk… Continue reading Sultan Selangor joins KITA Run at Pantai Kelanang

KOTA BHARU: A father of three has pleaded not guilty to injuring a man with a sickle at a coffee shop in Simpang Empat Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) here. Mohd Yusaini Mohd Yussof, 37, was charged under Section 324 of the Penal Code for allegedly attacking 40-year-old Kamaruddin Sha’ari on June 5. The incident reportedly… Continue reading Father pleads not guilty to injuring man with sickle in Kelantan

PORT DICKSON: Over 100 Unity government leaders, including Cabinet ministers and Members of Parliament, took part in a community gotong-royong today as part of the MADANI Government Ukhuwah Leadership programme. The event, held in the district, aimed to strengthen ties between leaders and the public in a relaxed and inclusive setting. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk… Continue reading Over 100 ministers and MPs join Ukhuwah Madani programme in Port Dickson

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) is intensifying efforts to elevate local talents onto the global stage through strategic funding, international festival participation, and cross-agency partnerships. FINAS chairman Datuk Hans Isaac (pic) highlighted the growing recognition of Malaysian actors abroad, emphasising the need for structured support to further develop the country’s… Continue reading FINAS boosts local talents for global film industry success

JOHOR BAHRU: Police are searching for a gunman involved in an attempted robbery at a business premises in Taman Megah Ria, Seri Alam. The suspect fired a shot before escaping on a motorcycle, according to Seri Alam police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak (pic). The incident occurred around 7.10 pm yesterday. The suspect entered the… Continue reading Police hunt gunman after Seri Alam attempted robbery

IPOH: Police are investigating two reports involving a 15-year-old girl who was tricked into sending nude photographs to an individual posing as a medical doctor on Telegram. Manjung district police chief, ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman (pic), stated that preliminary investigations showed the girl had sent several nude images after being misled by the suspect. The… Continue reading Police investigate Telegram scam involving teen’s nude photos

KUALA LUMPUR: The fate of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin’s parents, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and Ismanira Abdul Manaf, will be determined tomorrow as the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court delivers its decision on whether they must defend themselves against neglect charges. Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh will rule at 9 am on whether the prosecution has established a… Continue reading Zayn Rayyan neglect case verdict to be announced tomorrow

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took a brief but poignant detour during his official duties in Penang, yesterday to visit his childhood home in Cherok Tok Kun, Bukit Mertajam. The modest wooden house, where he grew up, holds deep sentimental value for the nation’s leader. For Anwar, the house is more than… Continue reading PM Anwar revisits childhood home in Cherok Tok Kun

PETALING JAYA: Four areas in Peninsular Malaysia registered unhealthy air quality levels this morning, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeding 150. Johan Setia and Banting in Selangor recorded readings of 155 and 152, respectively, while Port Dickson in Negri Sembilan hit 155 and Nilai reached 154. A total of 58 other locations reported moderate… Continue reading Unhealthy air quality hits four Malaysian towns due to haze

BATU KAWAN: The national-level 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebrations are concluding today at Batu Kawan Stadium grounds after four days of vibrant activities. The event, which began on Thursday, has drawn over 250,000 visitors from diverse backgrounds. The final day kicks off at 6.30am with Zumba and traditional dance fitness sessions. Morning highlights include… Continue reading Final day of National Unity Week 2025 in Batu Kawan

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Muslims to uphold the legacy of Islamic scholarship and strengthen ties between religious scholars (ulama) and leaders (umara) to navigate modern challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation. He stressed that technological progress must be grounded in ethics, values, and religious understanding, which have long been… Continue reading PM Anwar urges Muslims to safeguard Islamic scholarship legacy

PETALING JAYA: Spiritual intimacy and marital programme organiser eHati International Sdn Bhd had failed to fully comply with the syariah-related conditions issued during a previous clarification session in 2022, said Selangor Islamic Religious Department director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad. He said in a statement yesterday that the department had denied giving formal approval for the… Continue reading ‘Organiser failed to comply with syariah-related conditions’

BUTTERWORTH: The Rumah Bakat MADANI initiative, Malaysia’s largest affordable housing project to date, symbolises the strong commitment and leadership of the Prime Minister in prioritising the wellbeing of the people and improving access to home ownership. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the project will deliver 37,368 housing units, with 6,368 units… Continue reading Rumah Bakat MADANI: Malaysia’s largest affordable housing project launched

GEORGE TOWN: A disabled baker in Penang has lost more than RM500,000 after falling for a bogus job offer advertised on TikTok, according to acting state police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin. He said the incident began in early December last year when the 45-year-old man was first contacted via WhatsApp in early December… Continue reading Disabled baker loses RM500k in fake TikTok job scam in Penang

BACHOK: The Kelantan goverment aims to turn the state into a hub for the horse industry to realise the developing potential of horse breeding. State Agriculture, Agrofood Industry and Commodities Committee chairman Datuk Tuan Mohd Saripudin Tuan Ismail said they were considering the matter and is ready to work with the Veterinary Services Department (DSV)… Continue reading Kelantan aims to become national hub for horse breeding industry

JOHOR BAHRU: A full, phased closure of the northbound route on the Linkedua Highway, from KM 1.70 to KM 0.60, between Singapore Customs and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex will take place on July 23 to facilitate a chemical spill emergency simulation exercise. In a statement, the Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) said the closure… Continue reading Linkedua Highway closure for chemical spill drill on July 23

KUANTAN: The Malaysian Indigenous Arts Festival (FesKEP) @ Pahang 2025, a three-day event starting yesterday at Dataran Temerloh, serves as a platform to highlight the unique customs, cultural arts and heritage of the Orang Asli and indigenous communities of Sabah and Sarawak. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through the Pahang… Continue reading FesKEP 2025 showcases indigenous culture in Pahang

JOHOR BAHRU: Several e-gates at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) have resumed operations following a nationwide system disruption affecting entry and exit points. Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said as of 6 pm today, 26 out of 68 e-gates at BSI… Continue reading Partial e-gate operations resume at Johor CIQs after nationwide outage

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government has urged the relevant federal authorities to take immediate action to prevent a recurrence of the system disruption at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) here. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the incident highlights the need for an efficient, reliable and consistently… Continue reading Johor MB calls for urgent fix to CIQ BSI system disruption

BACHOK: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has received a total of 12,417 complaints involving animal abuse, neglect and welfare issues since 2021. DVS director-general Dr Akma Ngah Hamid said that of the total, 249 cases were recorded in 2021, 1,249 in 2022, 1,580 in 2023 and 4,133 in 2024, while 2,533 cases have been… Continue reading Over 12,000 animal abuse complaints lodged in Malaysia since 2021

BAYAN LEPAS (Penang): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today affirmed that he will not resign as demanded by certain quarters, as long as he has not committed any wrongdoing or abused his power. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said he is firm on this and would continue to focus on fulfilling his mandate… Continue reading Anwar vows to stay as PM, focuses on national development

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) announces the appointment of five new state chiefs and transfers of several senior officers effective Aug 18. PDRM secretary, Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah said the transfers involved Bukit Aman Management Department deputy director (administration) Datuk Ts Azizee Ismail who was appointed as Penang police chief, with the rank of… Continue reading PDRM appoints new state police chiefs in major reshuffle

SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof assisted victims of a traffic accident at Kilometre 259.4 of the North-South Expressway heading north, this morning. According to a statement from the state police headquarters, Ahmad Dzaffir was travelling from Tampin to Port Dickson to attend a retreat for the Unity Government administrative officers… Continue reading Negeri Sembilan police chief aids crash victims on expressway

TAMPIN: A 65-year-old man is believed to have been run over by several vehicles on Jalan Gemas-Tampin, here this morning. Tampin police chief Supt Amiruddien Sariman said police believed that during the 6.30am incident, the man was trying to cross the road. “Police received information at 7.15 am and initial investigations found that the victim… Continue reading Elderly pedestrian killed in Tampin road accident, multiple vehicles involved

JASIN: An 18-year-old youth has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a police officer and attempting to stop a woman at the Taman Debunga traffic junction in Merlimau on July 16. Jasin police chief Supt Mohamad Rusli Mat said the suspect was arrested at a supermarket near the Telok Mas Industrial area at about 9 pm… Continue reading Teen arrested for impersonating cop in Merlimau

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Royal Press Office (RPO) has detected a fake social media post that used a photo of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, along with a false statement related to the Islamic world. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page, the RPO clarified that the content of… Continue reading Fake viral post quoting Sultan Ibrahim debunked by RPO

SEMPORNA: The Civil Defence Force (APM) successfully rescued nine men near Pulau Sebangkat after their recently repaired boat began taking on water. The incident occurred earlier today, prompting an emergency response. APM Sabah confirmed receiving a distress call at 11.37 am. A BRAVO Squad team, consisting of four personnel led by Asmam Turu, was immediately… Continue reading APM rescues nine from leaking boat off Semporna

PUTRAJAYA: Ulama have been urged to continue playing an active role by offering views, suggestions, and criticisms to the government on matters concerning Muslim interests in Malaysia. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar stressed the importance of strengthening ties between religious scholars and national leaders to ensure the… Continue reading Mohd Na’im calls for ulama to guide government on Muslim affairs

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has not received any information regarding claims that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, is currently residing in Shanghai, China, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said he would check on the matter regarding the central figure in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) financial scandal — who is said… Continue reading Malaysia yet to confirm Jho Low’s Shanghai whereabouts – PM Anwar

JOHOR BAHRU: An elderly e-hailing driver lost RM301,300 after falling victim to an online scheme that promised quick and lucrative returns through investments in foreign stocks. Seri Alam police chief Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the 67-year-old victim was first introduced to the fraudulent scheme in April by a woman he had just met. “Believing… Continue reading Elderly e-hailing driver loses RM301,300 in online investment scam

MELAKA: Gerakan Belia 4B Malaysia has called for an open dialogue to review the decision to limit the youth age cap to 30, citing concerns over its impact on leadership continuity within youth organisations nationwide. Its president, Datuk Mohd Ridhwan Mohd Ali, said while the government’s intent to streamline youth programmes and funding is understood,… Continue reading Youth groups seek dialogue on Malaysia’s 30-year age cap policy