KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian man has reportedly fallen victim to a scam syndicate in Cambodia after being lured by the promise of a lucrative job as a personal driver earning RM5,000 monthly. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: Following a successful tour across six states, the 2024 Jom Heboh Carnival (KJH) has arrived in Sabah for its grand finale. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The Search and Rescue and Disaster Assistance Division (BCLBB) of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has recorded 3,275 incidents at sea involving 16,420 victims from 2006 until yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Two rival groups of football supporters were involved in a clash after a match at the Bandar Tasik Selatan train station in Sungai Besi early this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Health Department seized 989 vape or electronic cigarette products worth RM34,158, including items disguised as games and food, during a special operation conducted on Wednesday and Thursday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

TOKYO: Sarawak is in talks with Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd, one of Japan's largest natural gas utility companies, for a potential collaboration in e-methanol production, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: It started with a mysterious inclusion of his handphone number into what seemed to be a dormant online chat group. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Parents deeply concerned about the rampant spread of child pornographic material on social media are demanding urgent action from the authorities to protect children from paedophiles. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

What was once restricted to the dark web involving explicit content of kids is now widely traded due to high demand, especially on social media. Access to this illicit content is sold for as low as RM1. Sex predators have mastered the trade of preying on their innocence, write Aliza Shah and Amalina Kamal New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: Kedah Umno has backed party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's firm stance against disloyalty among the party members. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

LANGKAWI: Just six hours after announcing a fare hike for Malaysian citizens, Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd has retracted its plan to increase ferry ticket prices starting Jan 1, 2025. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUTTERWORTH: Parties in the unity government have been advised not to "fish in troubled waters" (menangguk di air keruh) following the Sabah Progressive Partys (SAPP) decision to leave from Perikatan Nasional (PN). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Civil Defence has identified four hotspot beaches, including the popular Pantai Cahaya Bulan, that have been declared as dangerous for swimming during the monsoon season. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Digital Ministry has deployed the Ihsan Madani Squadto assist flood-affected communities in Segamat, Johor. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have not received any reports regarding former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in connection with the Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge issue. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has confirmed the receipt and approval of the motion for the presentation of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) Report on the Sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge in the Dewan Rakyat. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: The High Court here heard today that the death of Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie, who was struck down by a police officers vehicle on Dec 15 last year, was initially investigated as a traffic offence. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUANTAN: The Pahang government has never been selective in distributing assistance to the people across the state, regardless of whether they live in government- or opposition-led constituencies. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The proposal regarding the increase in medical insurance premiums is still under negotiation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed concern over the possibility of a second wave of flooding. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Businesses and organisations in Malaysia are among the top in Southeast Asia facing web-based threats, with 19.62 million attacks in the first half of the year of 2024 (1H 2O24), according to cybersecurity company, Kaspersky. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR Local digital lifestyle platform Sirap Limau has launched the Masam Masam Manis campaign, a heartfelt initiative running from now to Jan 14, 2025. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: Kedah is not likely to be hit by the second wave of floods this week as there is no warning of continuous heavy rainfall that collides with an unusual high tide phenomenon. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in eight states, expected to continue until late this afternoon. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: The first day of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Bahasa Melayu oral test went smoothly for over 500 candidates in the flood-hit state. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments to the Legal Profession Act (LPA) 1976, aimed at enhancing the legal profession by allowing lawyers to practice in limited liability law partnerships, were tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd, Malaysias largest halal wholesaler and retailer, has stepped up to support influencer and entrepreneur Khairul Aming in aiding flood victims. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara today extended condolences to the families of its former president Tan Sri G. Vadiveloo and former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away in October. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BESUT: The Education Ministry says there is no need to postpone the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams, including the oral exam dates, during the flood disaster, as multiple factors need to be considered. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SEREMBAN: An elderly Hindu grandmother who has been raising her two Muslim granddaughters has long wished to visit the grave of her daughter in Klang, Selangor, but has been unable to do so. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PAKA: The worsening flood conditions and rapidly rising water levels in Kampung Pinang Merah here forced two families to take swift action to ensure the safety of their loved ones. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: The worsening flood situation in Alor Star has caused rising waters from Sungai Kedah to compel businesses, including shopping complexes along Jalan Pumpong, to shut down. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JAKARTA: Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn will embark on a three-day working visit to Malaysia starting Monday, where he will meet with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to discuss preparations for Malaysias upcoming chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PASIR MAS: A total of 27 General Operations Force (GOF) posts and 10 police stations, mostly located along Sungai Golok river, have been inundated. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd