PORT DICKSON: Two children are feared drowned after the car they were travelling in with their parents plunged into a river at the Tanjung Agas bridge this morning. The State Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre received a distress call at 11.44 am about a road accident involving a Nissan Teana that had fallen into… Continue reading Two children feared drowned after car plunges into Port Dickson river

KOTA KINABALU: A forensic pathologist testified that the fatal injuries sustained by 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir were consistent with a fall rather than an assault. Dr Jessie Hiu, who has been with the Department of Forensic Medicine at Queen Elizabeth Hospital since 1998, stated the teenager must have either jumped or swung before being found… Continue reading Zara Qairina’s fatal injuries consistent with fall, not assault, says pathologist

TANJONG MALIM: The launch of Malaysia’s first Proton electric vehicle factory demonstrates the close cooperation between Malaysia and China through Proton and its strategic partner Geely. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that this collaboration represents more than just investment, showing genuine commitment to technology transfer and local engineer training. He expressed gratitude to… Continue reading Proton EV factory launch shows close Malaysia-China cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is actively diversifying supply chains within its semiconductor sector to strengthen both foreign and local investments. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong stated that Malaysia now aspires to become an attractive supply chain hub alongside Singapore and Vietnam. This strategic shift moves the country from the “just in time”… Continue reading Malaysia aims to diversify semiconductor supply chains for resilience

KUCHING: The Works Ministry is encouraging more Sarawak construction companies to register as facility management contractors to address the state’s low participation in this sector. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi revealed that Sarawak has only 17 registered FM companies out of approximately 460 nationwide. He attributed this disparity to lower awareness about facility management… Continue reading Sarawak urged to boost FM contractor registrations for construction sector

IPOH: A communications equipment company director faced two charges in the Sessions Court today for selling uncertified walkie-talkies. Sim Zhi Hong, aged 36, entered a not guilty plea before Judge Ainul Shahrin Mohamad. The first charge involved selling seven units of Keruier Model KH-8800 walkie-talkies lacking MCMC certification. This alleged offence occurred at VS Play… Continue reading Company director pleads not guilty to selling uncertified walkie-talkies

PUTRAJAYA: The government will examine support mechanisms to strengthen housing reform in the upcoming Budget 2026, with a particular focus on expanding access to affordable housing. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan stated the government is committed to ensuring more Malaysians, especially those in lower and middle-income groups, can own homes within their… Continue reading Budget 2026 to strengthen housing reform and expand affordable access

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is exploring opportunities to expand its presence in the Swiss tourism market following discussions with leading travel companies Kuoni Travel and Asia365. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the meeting in Switzerland recently centred on efforts to promote Malaysian tourism. The discussions focused on tapping new market… Continue reading Malaysia explores tourism opportunities with Swiss travel firms

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has allocated 34.7 million ringgit under the Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) for registered fishermen affected by the Silicon Island project. Penang Infrastructure Corporation Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri Farizan Darus stated that 11.7 million ringgit has been distributed as ex-gratia payments to 95% of the 877 registered… Continue reading Penang allocates RM34.7 million SIMP aid for Silicon Island fishermen

BARAM: Indigenous community leaders from the district, here, have traveled to UNESCO headquarters in Paris to voice their opposition to a proposed mega-dam project they claim threatens their ancestral lands and a World Heritage site. The delegation, including community chiefs, human rights advocate See Chee How (independent assemblyman for Batu Lintang), and Mulu National Park… Continue reading Sarawak indigenous groups appeal to UNESCO over dam project

SEREMBAN: Five men faced charges in the Sessions Court today for the illegal possession of 20,250 litres of diesel without a valid licence last year. The accused individuals are S. Rajakumar, 35; V. Maran, 23; E. Kunaal, 23; R. Poobalan, 44; and S. Kalithas, 31. They are jointly charged with possessing the controlled item in… Continue reading Five charged with illegal possession of 20,250 litres of diesel

PASIR MAS: The Public Accounts Committee will summon several more witnesses for its proceedings investigating the management of cooking oil subsidies and price controls. Committee chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin indicated that previous witnesses from involved agencies might also be recalled for further discussions. She revealed that the committee has numerous recommendations to develop regarding… Continue reading PAC to call more witnesses in cooking oil subsidy investigation

IPOH: A lorry driver has been formally charged with murder at the Magistrate’s Court here today. M.I. Saravanan, aged 32, acknowledged the charge after it was read aloud before Magistrate Mohd Harith Mohd Mazlan. The court did not record a plea since the case falls under High Court jurisdiction. Saravanan faces charges under Section 302… Continue reading Lorry driver charged with murder at Jalan Horley in Ipoh

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained two boats and a floating platform used for filming activities near Pulau Bidong. MMEA Terengganu director Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang confirmed that six crew members were also detained during the operation. Six passengers aged between 21 and 32, including a social media influencer, were… Continue reading MMEA detains two boats used for filming off Pulau Bidong

KUALA LUMPUR: The basic Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) product currently under development is not intended to become a mandatory national health insurance scheme. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying clarified that the product represents a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health. She stated that the MHIT product could… Continue reading MHIT product may become benchmark for future health insurance scheme

PETALING JAYA: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (HQE) pathologist Dr Jessie Hiu has ruled out foul play in the death of 16-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, concluding that she was neither pushed nor attacked before falling from the third floor of her school dormitory in the early hours of July 16. Testifying on the second day of the… Continue reading Pathologist rules out foul play in Zara Qairina’s fall, says she jumped or swung herself

KUALA LUMPUR: Allegations that a few large companies dominate Malaysia’s padi and rice industry through cartel-like structures are completely unfounded according to government findings. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup stated this conclusion comes from a comprehensive study conducted by the Malaysian Competition Commission. The study presented to the… Continue reading Malaysia denies rice cartel claims, cites competition commission study

BALIK PULAU: A male teacher accused of slashing his wife last month has been ordered by the Sessions Court to undergo mental health evaluation at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta. Judge Ahzal Fariz Ahmad Khairuddin granted the evaluation request for Muhammad Nazmi Izzuddin Muhamad Zubairi under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The accused responded… Continue reading Court orders mental evaluation for teacher accused of slashing wife

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s property market demonstrated resilience during the first half of 2025, recording transaction values reaching RM107.68 billion. The Valuation and Property Services Department reported 196,232 property transactions in its Property Market Report 1H 2025, representing a 1.3% decline compared to the same period last year. Transaction values increased by 1.9% to RM107.68 billion, reflecting… Continue reading Malaysia property market resilient in first half of 2025 with RM107.68 billion transactions

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented instruments of appointment to seven Malaysian envoys assigned to missions abroad today. The ceremony took place at Istana Negara where His Majesty also received letters of credence from seven foreign envoys to Malaysia. The Malaysian envoys receiving their instruments included Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah… Continue reading King presents appointment instruments to seven Malaysian envoys

LANGKAWI: The European Union has launched two biodiversity projects worth 30 million euros in partnership with ASEAN to boost nature conservation and strengthen community resilience. EU Commissioner for Environment Jessika Roswall said the initiatives underline the EU’s commitment to deepen cooperation with ASEAN on environmental challenges that transcend borders. “Our partnership is not transactional,” she… Continue reading EU launches €30 million biodiversity projects in partnership with ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s furniture industry must urgently diversify its export markets and reduce reliance on traditional hubs according to Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin. He emphasised the need to explore emerging markets where demand for sustainable, high-quality furniture is growing while business ties face fewer geopolitical risks. “Strengthen your local foundation,“… Continue reading Malaysia furniture industry urged to diversify beyond traditional export hubs

LANGKAWI: The inaugural ASEAN-EU Ministerial Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change has strengthened ASEAN’s environmental agenda with European Union leadership in climate targets and protection initiatives. Acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani stated the dialogue will establish a cooperation framework while promoting capacity building and technology transfer. He emphasised… Continue reading ASEAN and EU unite for ambitious climate goals and environmental protection

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (CUEPACS) has urged the government to prioritise upgrading dilapidated health facilities in the upcoming Budget 2026. President Datuk Dr Adnan Mat stated that field visits revealed many rural and interior clinics remain in a severely rundown condition. “We found that there are still… Continue reading CUEPACS urges health facility upgrades and nurse confirmations in Budget 2026