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Southwest Monsoon: 42 locations identified at risk of forest/bush fire in Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is monitoring 42 hotspot locations that have been identified as being at risk of forest and bush fires due to the hot and dry weather, with the country now facing the Southwest Monsoon phase. The Southwest Monsoon, which starts from late May to September, brings drier… Continue reading

Illegal border crossing: Undercover police give impact with 30 arrests since Aidiladha

KOTA BHARU: Disguising themselves as villagers by wearing batik and sarong is one of the tactics used by police officers in Kelantan to arrest individuals who illegally enter the Malaysia-Thailand border in the state. The unexpected measure proved effective when 37 individuals were arrested in 30 cases since the recent Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. Kelantan… Continue reading

Illegal border crossing: Undercover police give impact with 30 arrests since Aidiladha

Physical sexual assault: Tahfiz student bound over on two-year good behaviour bond

KUALA LUMPUR: A tahfiz student who pleaded guilty to committing physical sexual assault on a child of a staff member of a tahfiz centre in Hulu Langat in April last year was bound over on a two-year good behaviour bond by the Ampang Magistrate’s Court here today. Magistrate Normaizan Rahim made the order and also… Continue reading

Physical sexual assault: Tahfiz student bound over on two-year good behaviour bond

MOC: Penang extends 5% discount for overhang units to all buyers

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang State Executive Council (MMK) today agreed to extend the five per cent discount for the purchase of overhang properties in the state to all buyers. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the conditions remain unchanged, as previously announced, with the discount offered for one year under the MADANI Home Ownership Campaign… Continue reading

MOC: Penang extends 5% discount for overhang units to all buyers

Kedah MMEA detains two tourist boats for exceeding passenger limit

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two tourist boats in Langkawi waters yesterday for carrying passengers beyond the permitted limit. Kedah and Perlis maritime director Maritime First Admiral Romli Mustafa said the fibre boats were intercepted during a routine patrol held under Op Aman, Op Tiris 3.0 and Op Mardof Utara… Continue reading

Kedah MMEA detains two tourist boats for exceeding passenger limit

Fiscal reform to balance fiscal sustainability, social equity – Treasury Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s fiscal reform initiatives, including expanding the Sales and Services Tax (SST) scope and rationalising electricity and diesel subsidies, are aimed at ensuring fiscal sustainability while protecting lower-income groups and essential sectors. Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said one of the key fiscal reform elements is the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which… Continue reading

Fiscal reform to balance fiscal sustainability, social equity – Treasury Sec-Gen

Victims and families of Gerik tragedy experience trauma – Noraini

JERTIH: The bus accident involving students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) on East-West Highway (JRTB), near Gerik, Perak on June 9, not only left an impact on the victims, but also caused trauma to the family members of the victims involved. Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad… Continue reading

Victims and families of Gerik tragedy experience trauma – Noraini

Immigration dept busts two sticker forgery syndicates, nabs four

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department has smashed two syndicates involved in forging immigration stickers and Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS), arresting four individuals in raids at several locations across the Klang Valley last Monday. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said all four suspects, aged between 40 and 43, were detained in a special operation in… Continue reading

Kelantan records 601 commercial crime cases, losses exceed RM14m

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan recorded a total of 601 commercial crime cases were during the first five months of this year, resulting in losses amounting to RM14.1 million, according to state police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. He said that based on statistics comparing cases and financial losses by the modus operandi of commercial crimes, the… Continue reading

Counterfeit luxury goods worth RM400,000 seized

KUALA LUMPUR: A syndicate distributing counterfeit luxury brand shoes and slippers was busted after the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized more than 15,000 pairs of counterfeit goods worth RM400,000 at a wholesale complex near Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, here, last Monday. KPDN Kuala Lumpur director Mohd Sabri Seman said the… Continue reading

Counterfeit luxury goods worth RM400,000 seized

Corruption scandal: Three including two Sabah assemblymen to be charged

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will charge two Sabah state assemblymen and a member of the public in court this month. The charges are believed to follow the corruption scandal involving Sabah assemblymen exposed last year, related to mineral mining licences in the state. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that… Continue reading

Corruption scandal: Three including two Sabah assemblymen to be charged

Mysterious booming sound heard in Ipoh, police investigating

IPOH: Residents claimed to have heard a booming sound and experienced tremors in parts of the Ipoh district this morning. Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police are investigating the matter. “Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin will issue an official statement if there is any confirmed information or… Continue reading

Mysterious booming sound heard in Ipoh, police investigating

UM tops world in global partnerships, soars into top 25 in sustainability rankings

KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Malaya (UM) has soared into the top 25 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, securing the 25th position globally for its performance in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university’s standout achievement was clinching the No. 1 global ranking for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals,… Continue reading

UM tops world in global partnerships, soars into top 25 in sustainability rankings

Teenager charged with murdering mother, brother and injuring younger brother

MELAKA: A 17-year-old boy is accused of killing his mother and biological elder brother, besides injuring his younger brother at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court here today. For the first and second charges, the teenager is accused of causing the death of his 51-year-old mother and 21-year-old biological brother at No 7, Jalan RM3, Taman… Continue reading

Teenager charged with murdering mother, brother and injuring younger brother

Renewage Group fined RM30,000 for operating unlicensed tour business

GEORGE TOWN: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) remains committed to strengthening the enforcement of the Tourism Industry Act 1992 (Act 482) to ensure that only licensed and legitimate operators run tour businesses, fostering a safer, more competitive, and responsible tourism industry environment. In a statement issued today, it said unlicensed activities can… Continue reading

IGP donates RM5,000 to police fund from court award against Papagomo

KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has donated RM5,000 to the Tabung Amanah Warisan Polis (TAWP), using funds awarded by the court in his committal proceedings against blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo. In a statement, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) said a mock cheque for the… Continue reading

M’sian working in SG jailed for trying to touch auxiliary officer’s gun at Woodlands Checkpoint

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian man working in Singapore has been sentenced to six weeks in jail after attempting to touch the firearm of an auxiliary police officer at Woodlands Checkpoint. According to Mothership, the incident took place on May 6 when the accused, Fazli, 28, approached an officer who was on duty in the bus… Continue reading

M’sian working in SG jailed for trying to touch auxiliary officer’s gun at Woodlands Checkpoint

Public Bank to pay RM90mil to NFCorp for confidentiality breach

PETALING JAYA: The Federal Court in Putrajaya has ordered Public Bank Berhad to pay RM90 million in damages to National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) for breaching its contractual obligation to protect confidential bank account information. A three-member panel of the Federal Court, headed by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, finalized the damages… Continue reading

Public Bank to pay RM90mil to NFCorp for confidentiality breach

WCR ranking boost reflects success of Anwar’s reform agenda – Expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s 11-spot leap in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025 serves as clear evidence of the effectiveness of the reform agenda spearheaded by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, says geostrategist Prof Dr Azmi Hassan. He said that although there were some parties still questioning the implementation of these reforms, international assessment bodies… Continue reading

WCR ranking boost reflects success of Anwar’s reform agenda – Expert

Couple killed, their three children injured in road crash in Pekan

KUANTAN: A man and his wife were killed, while their three children were injured when the car they were travelling in collided with a lorry at Batu 8, Lepar, here last night. Pekan police chief Superintendent Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin said the crash, which occurred at about 10 pm, involved a Proton Wira car carrying… Continue reading

Couple killed, their three children injured in road crash in Pekan

Malaysia committed to expanding strategic ties with Russia, focus on renewable energy – DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains committed to expanding strategic ties with international partners, including Russia, in areas that can yield mutual benefit and contribute to sustainable development. This commitment was conveyed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof during a courtesy call by Russian Ambassador to Malaysia Naiyl M. Latypov at the Ministry of Energy… Continue reading

KL Strike Force ordered to tackle drug abuse comprehensively

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has directed the KL Strike Force to conduct a comprehensive study and take immediate action to tackle drug abuse, particularly involving the misuse of vaping devices to distribute illicit substances. She said the threat was becoming increasingly concerning, as it… Continue reading

KL Strike Force ordered to tackle drug abuse comprehensively

Businessman conned out of RM703,000 in Facebook business scam

SEREMBAN: A hardware businessman lost more than RM703,000 after falling victim to a fake business opportunity promoted through Facebook last month. Nilai police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim said the victim, a local man in his late 30s, claimed he was introduced to a website called Yoox-Shopping by a woman believed to be from China,… Continue reading

Businessman conned out of RM703,000 in Facebook business scam

GOF Northern Brigade seizes over RM8m worth of firecrackers

BUTTERWORTH: The General Operations Force (PGA) has seized 9,053 boxes of firecrackers worth RM8.16 million and detained a man during a raid on a warehouse in the Seberang Perai Tengah industrial area earlier on Tuesday (June 17). GOF Northern Brigade Commander SAC Shahrum Hashim said the operation was led by the Task Force of Company… Continue reading

Fisherman missing in boat fire found drowned with extensive burns

IPOH: A fisherman who went missing in a boat fire yesterday was found drowned with extensive burn injuries, about 4.8 nautical miles west of Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau, on Tuesday (June 17) morning. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Kuala Kurau zone director Maritime Commander Mohd Hairil Othman said its operations centre was alerted at about… Continue reading

Preparations in full swing as Malaysia readies to host ASEAN Education Roundtables

LANGKAWI: Preparations are in full swing here as Malaysia gears up to host the ASEAN Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables 2025 (#EduRoundtables2025), with final touches being made from venue setup to delegate coordination. A Bernama check at the event venue – a hotel here – today observed workers making final preparations ahead of… Continue reading

Two held over false claims involving school projects in Perlis

KANGAR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained two men in connection with an investigation into false claims involving more than RM2 million in 2022. According to a source, the duo, aged 43 and 50, were arrested between 4 pm and 4.10 pm on Tuesday (June 17) when they turned up to give their statements… Continue reading

Reforms in economic framework vital: PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has renewed calls for structural reforms in Malaysia’s economic framework, stressing the urgent need for targeted subsidy rationalisation and comprehensive tax reform to secure long-term fiscal sustainability and social equity. He said the current blanket subsidy model is unsustainable as it disproportionately benefits the wealthy and foreigners… Continue reading

Loan defaults threaten higher education funding

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s education financing system is facing mounting pressure due to the growing number of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan defaulters. Experts warn that continued failure by borrowers to repay their study loans could strain government resources, limit future funding availability and threaten the long-term sustainability of the country’s higher education support.… Continue reading

Malaysia calls for overhaul of multilateralism amid global disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called for a ‘drastic overhaul’ of the current framework of multilateralism, urging countries in the Asia-Pacific to adapt to a world marked by persistent global disruptions, insecurity, and weakened international cooperation. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Southeast Asia must not be passive in the face of major power rivalries… Continue reading

MACC tables proposal for nationwide anti-corruption campaign

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Consultation and Corruption Prevention Panel (PPPR) has proposed a national anti-corruption campaign aimed at embedding long-term reform through governance and education. In a statement today its chairman Datin Yasmin Ahmad Merican said the campaign would be spearheaded by MACC and focused on promoting integrity and moral values across all… Continue reading

More inclusive media access needed for disabled community – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has stressed the importance of ensuring more inclusive access to information for individuals with hearing disabilities, particularly on television and digital platforms. Fahmi, in a Facebook post, said the matter was among the topics discussed in a meeting with Malaysia Federation of the Deaf (MFD) advisor Mohamad Sazali… Continue reading