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Gerik crash: JPJ finalising investigation for legal action against bus company operator

BUTTERWORTH: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is finalising the investigation papers for action to be taken in court against the bus company operator involved in the accident that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students Its director-general, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the investigation is now in the final stages before… Continue reading

Perlis forms special task force to recover revenue from leased land, buildings

KANGAR: A special task force led by Perlis state secretary Datuk Rahimi Ismail has been formed to address revenue leakages related to the rental of state land and buildings. Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli said the task force is responsible for identifying and collecting data on premises and assets involved in the leakages, as well… Continue reading

Court extends remand order for couple involved in Sibu drug trafficking case

SIBU: Sibu Magistrate’s Court today granted an extension of the remand for a husband and wife recently arrested for allegedly masterminding a drug trafficking syndicate around Sibu. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern allowed the 52-year-old male suspect to be remanded for seven days, while the 44-year-old female suspect would be remanded for four days to assist… Continue reading

FOMCA backs new RP4 electricity tariff, calls it fair and timely

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA) has expressed full support for the implementation of the new electricity tariff structure under Regulatory Period 4 (RP4), describing it as timely, progressive and beneficial for Malaysian households. FOMCA chief executive officer Dr T. Saravanan said the new tariff, which will take effect from July 1,… Continue reading

Ex-Tronoh assemblyman’s final appeal against his rape conviction and prison sentence to be heard on Aug 27

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has fixed Aug 27 to hear former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong’s appeal against his conviction and imprisonment for allegedly raping his maid. One of his lawyers, Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, confirmed with Bernama the hearing date following a case management held today. Also representing Yong is lawyer Datuk… Continue reading

MADANI Adopted School: Corporate leaders, sponsors urged to go to the ground – PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited corporate figures and representatives of the sponsoring companies of the MADANI Adopted School programme to visit the school to provide early exposure to students on the importance of education for their future. Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, said that apart from contributing funds,… Continue reading

Woman cheats death after falling from seventh floor of an apartment in Ipoh

IPOH: A woman cheated death but suffered severe injuries after falling from the seventh floor rear balcony of an apartment unit at Kampung Jawa, Kinta Riverfront Service Suite here, this afternoon. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division Assistant Director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received an emergency call around 12:21 pm and dispatched… Continue reading

Terengganu govt seeking RMAF’s assistance to airlift UPSI student injured in Gerik bus accident

SETIU: The Terengganu state government is negotiating with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to secure a mercy flight service to bring home an Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student who was injured in a bus accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik, Perak on June 9. State Welfare, Women’s Development, Family and National… Continue reading

Fire hits Hamzah’s in-laws’ home after power outage – Son

IPOH: The home of Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s in-laws in Kampung Sungai Rapat Tambahan here reportedly experienced a power outage before it caught fire last night. The blaze claimed the life of Hamzah’s mother-in-law, Datin Salmiah Nyak Matt, 84, while her husband, Datuk Abdul Ghani Ngah, 83, suffered from breathing difficulties. Their son,… Continue reading

Over 70kg of ganja seized in Kepong, two men detained

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested two men and seized 70 compressed packages of ganja weighing more than 73 kilogrammes in a raid along Jalan Baiduri, Kepong, last Tuesday. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the duo, believed to have been active as drug transporters… Continue reading

Understand procedures for whistleblowers’ protection, information cannot be made public – MACC

KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who report information about misconduct directly to enforcement agencies and meet the prescribed criteria and conditions will be granted protection as informants or whistleblowers. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Senior Director (Legal and Prosecution Division) Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin said this is an important aspect the public needs to understand, apart from… Continue reading

Account executive loses over RM100,000 to phone scam

JOHOR BAHRU: An account executive lost RM139,565 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate impersonating a police officer. Muar deputy police chief Supt Muhammad Aidil Roneh Abdullah said the 40-year-old woman first received a call in January from someone claiming to be an insurance company representative, accusing her of being involved in a fraudulent… Continue reading

New electricity tariff: over 23.6m domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia to enjoy fairer rates

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 23.6 million domestic users in Peninsular Malaysia will benefit from fairer and more progressive electricity rates due to the newly approved electricity tariff schedule approved by the government, the Energy Commission (EC) announced today. This tariff determination will take effect from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, under the Incentive-Based… Continue reading

Green turtle found dead off Pulau Redang

KUALA NERUS: The carcass of a 10-year-old female green turtle was found floating off Pantai Dalam, Pulau Redang here today. It was discovered by a team of researchers from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) who were en route to the Chagar Hutang Turtle Research Station on Pulau Redang for a turtle conservation awareness programme. UMT researcher… Continue reading

PM Anwar offers condolences to Hamzah Zainudin after mother-in-law dies in house fire

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin following the passing of his mother-in-law, Datin Salmiah Nyak Matt, 84, who died in a house fire last night. In a Facebook post, Anwar also offered prayers and support to Hamzah and his family. “I hope… Continue reading

Sabah polls: Umno must project new image – Shamsul Anuar

MACHANG: Umno must project a fresh and positive image to gain voter support, particularly among the younger generation, in the 17th Sabah state election, said Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. He said the move is in line with current developments, and any offer made by the party to voters in… Continue reading

Rahmah MADANI sale offers goods at amazing prices – Visitors

SEREMBAN: “The prices are amazing…so much cheaper than the market. I can save a lot” – that was the reaction of a buyer at the Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) organised by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) here today. Contractor Hasrul Hashim, 38, from Ampangan, said the sale gave him… Continue reading

Johor KPDN busts LPG misappropriation syndicate, seizes goods worth RM200,000

KLUANG: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) in Johor has crippled a syndicate misappropriating subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) operating under the guise of a palm oil weighing centre in Machap on Wednesday. Its director, Lilis Saslinda Pornomo, said the scheme was uncovered during a joint raid with the Putrajaya branch at… Continue reading

Anwar presents contribution to poor single mother in Kuantan

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today handed over a donation to a single mother, Nabimah Mohammed, who lives in poverty in Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Balok, Kuantan. The donation was presented by the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi when he visited the woman’s home as part of ‘Ziarah Kasih MADANI’… Continue reading

Foreign Ministry finalises repatriation, Malaysians to leave Iran on Friday

KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry is finalising its efforts to repatriate Malaysian citizens and their family members from Iran amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The ministry, in a Facebook post, said those who have agreed to join the repatriation process are expected to leave Tehran on Friday. The ministry is also working in close coordination… Continue reading

Mohd Khalid Ismail appointed new IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman Special Branch director Datuk Mohd Khalid Ismail has been appointed as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), replacing Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, effective today. The handover-of-duties ceremony took place at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (Pulapol), witnessed by the Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and attended by the… Continue reading

SRC DNAA for Najib a judicial matter, I do not interfere – PM Anwar

PUCHONG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserted that he had no involvement in the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd. “That is the… Continue reading

Food delivery rider gets year’s jail, one stroke for mobile phone loan fraud

KUALA LUMPUR: The Magistrate’s Court today sentenced a food delivery rider to one year’s jail and ordered him to be given one stroke of the cane after he pleaded guilty to abetting in defrauding a woman over a loan application for a mobile phone, four months ago. Magistrate Illi Marisqa Khalizan ordered Salman Abdullah, 31,… Continue reading

Penang has enough industrial land for next 10–15 years, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN: Penang still has 809.4 hectares of industrial land available to support the state’s economic development for the next 10 to 15 years, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said in addition to new sites, the available land includes areas undergoing reclamation, sites in the request-for-proposal process, and others at various stages of… Continue reading

Appointments to fill two vacant Cabinet posts is PM’s prerogative – Senior pol-sec

PASIR PUTEH: The new appointments to fill the two vacant Cabinet posts left by PKR leaders, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, fall entirely under the jurisdiction of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, according to his Senior Political Secretary, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. Speaking to reporters after officiating the… Continue reading

Perak offers agricultural land to agro-entrepreneurs in all districts

SUNGAI SIPUT: The Perak government is offering land to agro-entrepreneurs in every district in a bid to strengthen the state’s agricultural industry and food security. State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said anyone interested can submit applications to the nearest district and land office (PDT). “The state… Continue reading

420 kg of waste, 170 kg of recycled items cleared up in Pantai Penyabong

MERSING: A total of 420 kilogrammes (kg) of waste was successfully cleaned up along with 170 kg of recyclables through the ‘YOK! Bersih Pantai’ programme in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebration at Pantai Penyabong here, yesterday. SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) corporate general manager Mohd Norlisam Mohd Nordin said the Communication, Education… Continue reading

Six arrested in drug syndicate using drink packets as cover

JOHOR BAHRU: Police busted a drug trafficking syndicate that used instant drink packets to conceal drugs, following the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of various types of drugs worth RM1.28 million in an operation in the city on June 12. Johor Bahru Selatan (JBS) police chief ACP Raub Selamat said five men, comprising… Continue reading

JPJ receives digital transformation of the year – transportation award in SG

KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) Malaysia received the award for the category “Digital Transformation of the Year – Transportation”, in conjunction with the GovMedia Awards 2025 in Singapore yesterday (June 19). It said in a statement today that the prestigious award is recognition of the MyJPJ application which was highlighted by Malaysia for… Continue reading

Diver pleads not guilty to 11 charges over obscene posts on Nurul Izzah

SEPANG: A diver and single father pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to 11 charges of making indecent and excessively obscene comments targeting Nurul Izzah Anwar, the daughter of the Prime Minister, on Facebook earlier this year. The accused, Ruslan Mat Ali, 48, entered the plea after the charges were read before… Continue reading

Zero sales tax on local fruits will strengthen national economy – Experts

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to maintain a zero Sales Tax for local fruits will not only encourage Malaysians to incorporate these agricultural products into their daily diet but will also be able to contribute to the national economy, according to experts. Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)… Continue reading

Govt committed to reducing national deficit – Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is committed to consistently reducing the country’s fiscal deficit to ensure a more sustainable economy and to maintain investor confidence. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the fiscal deficit was at 5.5 per cent when he assumed leadership in 2022. It was reduced… Continue reading

DPM’s working visit expands Malaysia’s strategic network in energy, water sectors – PETRA

TASHKENT: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s official working visit to Uzbekistan and Russia is expected to expand Malaysia’s strategic network in the fields of energy and water at the international level. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, will be on a working visit to both countries from… Continue reading

MADANI economic reform agenda yielding results

PUTRAJAYA: The MADANI economic reform agenda has yielded results, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Despite global geopolitical and economic uncertainties, Malaysia has shown encouraging achievements in investment, economic performance, and fiscal stability, said Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister. Citing the World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 by the Institute for Management Development (IMD)… Continue reading

MADANI economic reform agenda yielding results

Dr Wan Azizah calls for stronger regional collaboration to tackle healthcare challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail today called for stronger regional collaboration in the medical sector to address shared healthcare challenges, particularly the growing burden of musculoskeletal and spinal disorders across the Asia-Pacific. She said such cooperation is essential in overcoming a wide range of regional health issues, from… Continue reading

Dr Wan Azizah calls for stronger regional collaboration to tackle healthcare challenges

Selangor vows to monitor religious liberalism, pluralism to safeguard sanctity of Islam

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will continue its efforts to monitor, detect, and enforce laws against any individual involved in promoting religious liberalism and pluralism, to safeguard the sanctity of Islam in the state. State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said the public is also encouraged to report… Continue reading

Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s proposed health insurance scheme, to be funded through Account 2 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will be voluntary and not mandatory, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the initiative aims to offer EPF contributors the option of broader insurance coverage, as currently, 32 percent of healthcare… Continue reading

Proposed EPF health insurance scheme will be voluntary, says Dzulkefly

Auto sector to have minimum impact from SST expansion – CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has projected the upcoming Sales and Service Tax (SST) expansion in July 2025 to have a limited direct impact on the automotive sector. In a research note, it said vehicle sales are already subject to a 10 per cent sales tax, while maintenance and repair services incur an 8.0… Continue reading

Auto sector to have minimum impact from SST expansion – CIMB Securities

PDRM announces promotion and transfer of eight senior officers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced the promotion and transfer of eight senior officers, including four state police chiefs, effective July 21. In a statement today, PDRM secretary Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah said the changes include Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who has been appointed director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics… Continue reading

PDRM announces promotion and transfer of eight senior officers

No more imported food at official events, PM Anwar tells civil service

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed all government departments to cease using imported goods, particularly food, at official events, in a bid to promote local products. Speaking at the Finance Ministry’s monthly assembly, Anwar emphasised that using local produce will not only bolster the local economy but will also open wider opportunities… Continue reading

Baby who died after being pinned under father’s arm suffered lung injuries – Police

MELAKA: The post-mortem results of a three-month-old baby who died after being accidentally pinned under his father’s arm indicate that the infant suffered lung injuries. Melaka Tengah district police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the injuries were likely caused by the pressure that made it difficult for the baby to breathe. “The post-mortem conducted by… Continue reading

Refined sugar or white sugar remains tax-free under SST revision – MOF

KUALA LUMPUR: Refined sugar (or commonly known as white sugar) remains tax-free under the revised Sales and Service Tax (SST) that will take effect on July 1, 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The MOF said in a statement today that raw sugar used in the production of refined sugar would be subject to… Continue reading

Refined sugar or white sugar remains tax-free under SST revision – MOF

Drug syndicate using rented cars: Married couple among four arrested

SEPANG: Police have uncovered a tactic using rented cars by a drug trafficking syndicate that has been operating for the past nine years, following the arrest of four individuals in the district last Wednesday. Sepang police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said a married couple and two men, aged between 27 and 39, were arrested in… Continue reading