BALING: The public can obtain new certified copies of the Quran at the Home Ministry booth during the ongoing Kedah edition of the MADANI Rakyat Programme until tomorrow. Home Ministry Enforcement and Control Division assistant enforcement officer Hamidah Ahmad stated that the Jom Exchange Al-Quran programme allows free exchange of damaged or worn-out Quran copies… Continue reading Kedah Quran exchange programme offers free certified copies at PMR

SEREMBAN: The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has reminded Malaysians that the spirit of consensus which guided the formation of an independent and sovereign nation must continue to be upheld and respected. He stated that any demands or actions contradicting this spirit must be avoided to safeguard national sovereignty and… Continue reading Negeri Sembilan Ruler calls for upholding spirit of national consensus

SERDANG: Entrepreneur and social media influencer Khairul Aming Kamarulzaman expressed surprise at receiving the Maulidur Rasul Award 2025 in the Successful Entrepreneur or Technocrat category. He dedicated the honour to small entrepreneurs working hard to earn a halal income despite facing numerous challenges. Khairul Aming stressed that business success should be measured by blessings and… Continue reading Khairul Aming and Angeline Tan receive National Maulidur Rasul 2025 awards

SEREMBAN: A man and his girlfriend have been remanded for seven days to assist investigations into the deaths of two children who drowned after their family car slid into Sungai Linggi. Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad confirmed the remand order was issued by Senior Assistant Registrar Nurul Farha Sulaiman at the Magistrate’s Court.… Continue reading Two remanded for week over children’s drowning in Port Dickson

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN has built a reputation for trust and dialogue since its 1967 founding, making the region synonymous with peace, stability and dynamism according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The achievements of the ten member states, soon to become eleven with Timor-Leste’s expected 2025 admission, stem from a culture of consensus, open… Continue reading ASEAN stability rooted in cooperation and solidarity, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) maintains that local white rice quality matches imported varieties despite misconceptions about staleness and texture. Director-General Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani emphasised comprehensive quality monitoring from seed certification to final production stages. Malaysia’s Paddy Seed Certification Scheme ensures farmers receive genuine, high-yielding, and disease-free… Continue reading Local Malaysian rice quality matches imported varieties, says MARDI

SHAH ALAM: Two Indonesian men were arrested by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency for attempting to enter the country illegally by boat near Morib. Selangor Maritime director Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh said the unregistered boat was spotted approximately 0.04 nautical miles southwest of Morib around midnight. The MMEA patrol boat ordered the vessel… Continue reading Two Indonesian men detained in Morib for illegal entry attempt

SERDANG: Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Hussain has been named recipient of the Tokoh Perdana award at the 2025 National Maulidur Rasul celebration for his lifelong commitment to community service. Abdul Rashid, 79, stated that his guiding philosophy has always been to work hard and give back to society while upholding his… Continue reading Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Rashid wins Maulidur Rasul Tokoh Perdana award

JOHOR BAHRU: The management of Surau Nurul Haq in Kampung Sungai Sayong 1, Kulai, has expressed deep sadness and disappointment after their newly acquired hearse van was stolen and severely damaged in a road crash. Bilal Zahiruzaman Saim explained that the van was obtained from a government department last December through a property disposal process… Continue reading Surau Nurul Haq hearse stolen and damaged in Johor Bahru crash

KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force has successfully intercepted two separate smuggling attempts involving rice and cattle in Kelantan. The 9th Battalion foiled an attempt to smuggle 36,000 kilogrammes of white rice in Kampung Lawang, Batu Gajah, Tanah Merah. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid stated the seizure occurred when… Continue reading GOF foils rice and cattle smuggling attempts in Kelantan operations

IPOH: A man reported missing since Wednesday is feared to have drowned while bathing in a river in Sungai Baru Labu, Bota Kiri near Seri Iskandar. Perak Fire and Rescue Department acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah confirmed they received a call at approximately 5.46 am. A team from the Seri Iskandar Fire… Continue reading Man feared drowned while bathing in river in Bota Kiri

KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has clarified that media reports citing over 100,000 unsold housing units are inaccurate and do not reflect the actual property market situation. KPKT emphasised that the country’s property sector remains stable and under control despite these misleading reports. The ministry explained that the reported figure included unsold… Continue reading KPKT clarifies housing data inaccuracy, confirms market stability