KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department (JIM) detained 188 illegal immigrants while they were mesmerised with ‘Dugem’, or thumping Indonesian techno-dance music that has invaded the Malaysian scene, in a raid on a nightspot in Pudu here at 2 am on Wednesday (yesterday). JIM said a total of 310 patrons comprising 128 foreign men and 116…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department (JIM) detained 188 illegal immigrants while they were mesmerised with ‘Dugem’, or thumping Indonesian techno-dance music that has invaded the Malaysian scene, in a raid on a nightspot in Pudu here at 2 am on Wednesday (yesterday). JIM said a total of 310 patrons comprising 128 foreign men and 116…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid a courtesy call on Melaka Governor Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam at Istana Melaka, marking his first official visit to the state’s highest office. The meeting served as a meaningful platform to discuss Melaka’s development agenda and efforts to enhance the wellbeing of its…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid a courtesy call on Melaka Governor Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam at Istana Melaka, marking his first official visit to the state’s highest office. The meeting served as a meaningful platform to discuss Melaka’s development agenda and efforts to enhance the wellbeing of its…
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LONDON: Britain’s King Charles said on Thursday he was desperately shocked by the Air India plane crash in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, with passengers including 53 Britons and one Canadian. “My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning,“ the monarch said in a statement. “Our…
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SEREMBAN: A warden from an Al-Quran study center was sentenced to six years in prison and two strokes of the rotan by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to charges of committing physical sexual assault, sodomy, and unnatural carnal sex against two boys, between 2023 and last January. Judge Datin Surita Budin handed…
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SEREMBAN: A warden from an Al-Quran study center was sentenced to six years in prison and two strokes of the rotan by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to charges of committing physical sexual assault, sodomy, and unnatural carnal sex against two boys, between 2023 and last January. Judge Datin Surita Budin handed…
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KUCHING: The Kuching branch of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today organised a ‘Train the Trainers’ Workshop under the Safe Internet Campaign (KIS) to enhance digital safety awareness for children, especially those in primary schools. The workshop, led by MCMC Kuching Division deputy director Mohd Mu’izzuddin Rengga, aimed to foster understanding of safe…
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KUCHING: The Kuching branch of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today organised a ‘Train the Trainers’ Workshop under the Safe Internet Campaign (KIS) to enhance digital safety awareness for children, especially those in primary schools. The workshop, led by MCMC Kuching Division deputy director Mohd Mu’izzuddin Rengga, aimed to foster understanding of safe…
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AHMEDABAD: Thick black plumes of acrid smoke towered high above India’s Ahmedabad airport Thursday after a London-bound passenger jet with 242 people aboard crashed shortly after takeoff. Several videos posted on social media, which AFP was not able to immediately verify, showed an aircraft rapidly losing altitude — with its nose up — before it…
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NEGERI Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has been appointed as the new chairman of the Negeri Sembilan Football Club (NSFC), effective today, replacing Tunku Besar Tampin Tunku Syed Razman Tunku Syed Idrus Al-Qadri. Tunku Syed Razman, who is also president of the Negeri Sembilan Football Association (PBNS), said the appointment reflected a continuous…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed that three Malaysians have been detained in Laos after being believed to be involved in an attempt to smuggle 103 packages of ganja into that country on May 27. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the three men, aged…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed that three Malaysians have been detained in Laos after being believed to be involved in an attempt to smuggle 103 packages of ganja into that country on May 27. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department acting director DCP Mat Zani @ Mohd Salahuddin Che Ali said the three men, aged…
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AHMEDABAD: Police in the Indian city of Ahmedabad said no survivors were expected after a London-bound passenger plane with 242 on board crashed Thursday, warning of more deaths where the jet smashed down. “There appears to be no survivor in the crash,“ city police commissioner GS Malik told AFP. “And since the airplane has fallen…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) elite Special Actions Unit (UTK) remains one of the most sought-after tactical forces in the country, particularly for VIP escort and protection duties, as well as counter-terrorism operations. According to Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations), DCP M.V. Sri Kumar, UTK has not…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) elite Special Actions Unit (UTK) remains one of the most sought-after tactical forces in the country, particularly for VIP escort and protection duties, as well as counter-terrorism operations. According to Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations), DCP M.V. Sri Kumar, UTK has not…
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PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is actively formulating various strategies to ensure the nation’s crops and livestock are not affected by hot weather and increasingly apparent climate change. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said weather patterns are now changing more frequently and unpredictably, necessitating the implementation of more comprehensive and innovative…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) menggunakan khidmat pasukan taktikal ketika proses merakamkan keterangan seorang individu bergelar Tan Sri berhubung siasatan kes penyelewengan dana sukuk pembinaan lebuh raya di Lembah Klang yang bersambung hari ini di kediaman individu berkenaan di sini. Menurut sumber, khidmat Pasukan Taktikal SPRM (ACTS) bersama dua pegawai penyiasat digunakan bagi…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Asean’s ambition to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030 is well within reach, provided the region sustains an annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate between 4% and 5%. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz highlighted the region’s robust growth prospects at the official launch of…
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SHAH ALAM: Jajaran Seksyen 2 Lebuhraya Pesisiran Pantai (WCE) yang menghubungkan Persimpangan Bertingkat SAE (KESAS) ke Persimpangan Bertingkat Lebuhraya Lembah Klang Selatan (SKVE) dan Persimpangan Bertingkat Banting akan melaksanakan kutipan tol bermula pada 12.01 tengah malam ini. WCE dalam kenyataan memaklumkan bahawa jajaran sepanjang 7.2 kilometer (km) itu beroperasi secara percuma sejak dibuka secara rasmi…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim melahirkan rasa dukacita yang mendalam terhadap nahas tragik pesawat Air India Penerbangan 171 dekat Ahmedabad, India. “Saya berasa amat sedih apabila mengetahui mengenai tragedi ini. Bagi pihak kerajaan dan rakyat Malaysia, saya merakamkan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga dan insan tersayang semua mangsa yang terlibat,“ kata beliau dalam…
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PUTRAJAYA: Konsulat Jeneral Malaysia di Mumbai mengesahkan bahawa tiada rakyat Malaysia berada dalam pesawat Air India penerbangan AI171 yang terhempas berhampiran Lapangan Terbang Ahmedabad ketika berlepas pada Khamis. Kementerian Luar dalam satu kenyataan media memaklumkan bahawa pihaknya sedang memantau rapi perkembangan insiden berkenaan dan akan menyalurkan maklumat dikemas kini sekiranya perlu. Bagi sebarang bantuan konsul,…
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PETALING JAYA: Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) reported group revenue of RM528.6 million and profit before tax (PBT) of RM34.6 million for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2025 (Q4’25), compared to RM937.5 million and RM130.6 million respectively in the corresponding quarter last year. In a statement, the company said group revenue declined by RM408.9 million…
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PETALING JAYA: No Malaysians were on Air India flight AI171 that crash near Ahmedabad Airport during takeoff today. Wisma Putra confirmed this in a statement, saying the Consulate General of Malaysia in Mumbai, is closely monitoring the situation following reports of the crash. The aircraft, a Boeing 787, was en route from Ahmedabad to Gatwick…
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PETALING JAYA: No Malaysians were on Air India flight AI171 that crash near Ahmedabad Airport during takeoff today. Wisma Putra confirmed this in a statement, saying the Consulate General of Malaysia in Mumbai, is closely monitoring the situation following reports of the crash. The aircraft, a Boeing 787, was en route from Ahmedabad to Gatwick…
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysian businesses are grappling with rising costs and persistent supply chain disruptions, prompting them to reconsider their strategies and investment plans. According to HSBC’s 2025 Global Trade Pulse Survey, the ongoing changes in tariffs and evolving trade policies continue to exert pressure on local companies, reshaping the landscape for growth and operations. Insights…
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LONDON: Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said Thursday it will fine “disruptive passengers whose unruly behaviour” results in their removal from aircraft 500 euros ($580). Europe’s biggest airline by passenger numbers has previously hit out at “unruly” behaviour caused by travellers consuming excessive amounts of alcohol while waiting to board delayed flights. “Ryanair is committed to…
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JERTIH: A lorry transporting the personal belongings of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in the tragic road crash near Tasik Banding in Gerik, Perak, arrived safely at the Hadhari Mosque compound here this morning. Head of the mission, Prof Dr Mohd Azlan Nafiah, said the belongings were immediately handed over to…
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JERTIH: A lorry transporting the personal belongings of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in the tragic road crash near Tasik Banding in Gerik, Perak, arrived safely at the Hadhari Mosque compound here this morning. Head of the mission, Prof Dr Mohd Azlan Nafiah, said the belongings were immediately handed over to…
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KUALA LUMPUR: One of the survivors of the bus crash that killed 15 Universiti Perguruan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students four days ago said that he could still hear his peers’ cries for help on that fateful night. Recalling the harrowing moment, 21-year-old Tuan Muhammad Adham Tuan Adnan said he was seated on the right side…
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KUALA LUMPUR: One of the survivors of the bus crash that killed 15 Universiti Perguruan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students four days ago said that he could still hear his peers’ cries for help on that fateful night. Recalling the harrowing moment, 21-year-old Tuan Muhammad Adham Tuan Adnan said he was seated on the right side…
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AN Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from India’s western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, the airline and police said, and India’s federal health minister said that “many people” were killed. Following are details of some other airline accidents in India in recent years: AUGUST…
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KOTA BHARU: Over 100 participants from Sabah and Sarawak are expected to join the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans’ Entrepreneur Empowerment Programme (Puvet) this year. Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (PERHEBAT) Skill Training and Entrepreneurship Sector Head Dr Nor Hayati Yahya said they were currently identifying qualified participants to join the programme. “We will focus on seven scopes…
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KOTA BHARU: Over 100 participants from Sabah and Sarawak are expected to join the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans’ Entrepreneur Empowerment Programme (Puvet) this year. Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (PERHEBAT) Skill Training and Entrepreneurship Sector Head Dr Nor Hayati Yahya said they were currently identifying qualified participants to join the programme. “We will focus on seven scopes…
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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) project management and technical services commercialisation arm Petronas Global Technical Solutions Sdn Bhd (PGTSSB), have established a strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionising vehicle maintenance through advanced technology. The collaboration focuses on harnessing the energy company’s Advanced Diagnostic and Prognostic Technology…
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AHMEDABAD: At least 30 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from India’s western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, with the toll expected to climb, authorities said. The plane was headed for Gatwick Airport, south of the British capital, Air India…
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A Malaysian woman’s routine e-hailing trip turned into her worst nightmare when her driver spent the entire 20-kilometer journey boasting about violently assaulting previous passengers – and she’s sharing her terrifying experience as a warning to others. The shocking incident has gone viral after the woman detailed her horrifying ride on social media, revealing how…
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MALAYSIA Athletics (MA) are targeting to surpass the five-gold medal tally achieved in the previous edition at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand this December. MA president Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said the association already have a specific target, which will be announced by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh ahead of the biennial Games.…
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LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday called the scenes of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad “devastating”, adding “my thoughts are with the passengers and their families”. “The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating,“ Starmer said in a statement…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Leading integrated builder conglomerate Chin Hin Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Starken AAC Sdn Bhd (SAAC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jiangsu Teeyer Intelligent Equipment Co Ltd, a leading global provider of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) production systems listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The MoU marks Chin Hin’s strategic expansion…
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NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday he was shocked by the crash of a London-bound passenger plane with 242 people on board and offered his support to those affected. “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words,“ Modi said in a message posted on social…
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TEMERLOH: The car driver believed to be involved in the fatal accident that killed two teenage girls at the traffic light intersection on Jalan Tengku Ismail here yesterday has been remanded for seven days. Temerloh District Police Chief ACP Mazlan Hassan said the 38-year-old man, whose address is in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, was detained starting…
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TEMERLOH: The car driver believed to be involved in the fatal accident that killed two teenage girls at the traffic light intersection on Jalan Tengku Ismail here yesterday has been remanded for seven days. Temerloh District Police Chief ACP Mazlan Hassan said the 38-year-old man, whose address is in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, was detained starting…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra), in collaboration with CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), today launched the CyberSAFE in Schools Programme as part of efforts to enhance digital safety awareness among students. The programme, officiated by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, targets the participation of more than…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra), in collaboration with CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), today launched the CyberSAFE in Schools Programme as part of efforts to enhance digital safety awareness among students. The programme, officiated by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, targets the participation of more than…
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PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) inspected a total of 1,478 business premises nationwide during the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day 2025. The SHMMP Kaamatan Festival was held from May 27 to June 2, while the SHMMP Gawai Day…
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PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) inspected a total of 1,478 business premises nationwide during the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day 2025. The SHMMP Kaamatan Festival was held from May 27 to June 2, while the SHMMP Gawai Day…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities in particular and society at large have been urged to take firm and prompt action in tackling the grooming and sexual harassment of children. Condemning the existence of social media pages that promote such elements, Wanita PKR called on the Royal Malaysia Police, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities in particular and society at large have been urged to take firm and prompt action in tackling the grooming and sexual harassment of children. Condemning the existence of social media pages that promote such elements, Wanita PKR called on the Royal Malaysia Police, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and the…
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LONDON: Boeing is working to gather information after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 people onboard crashed minutes after taking off from India’s western city of Ahmedabad, a company spokesperson said. Boeing shares fell 8% in pre-market U.S. trading.
