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Joseph Kurup's body arrives in Kota Kinabalu - 19/04 12:38 am

KOTA KINABALU: The body of Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) founder, the late Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, has arrived in Kota Kinabalu at 11.20pm last night. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Tantrum on the bridge: Man lands in lockup after car mishap leads to .. - 19/04 12:21 am

IPOH: A man ended up in the lockup after his tantrums attracted police when the car he was driving got stuck at the end of a motorcycle bridge in Kuala Kurau this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Malaysian delegation of Freedom Flotilla arrives in Istanbul - 19/04 12:02 am

ISTANBUL: All 19 participants from Malaysia who joined the Break the Siege of Gaza Freedom Flotilla mission arrived in Istanbul, Turkiye at 2.47pm, local time, today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





MMEA's Hamid Mohd Amin retires after 42 years of service - 18/04 11:53 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director-general Admiral (Maritime) Datuk Hamid Mohd Amin will go on mandatory retirement tomorrow after 42 years of service in the countrys security forces. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Two express bus drivers test positive for methamphetamine - 18/04 10:39 pm

KOTA BARU: Two express bus drivers tested positive for methamphetamine during a statewide Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2024 carried out by the state Road Transport Department (RTD) recently. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Lorry driver dies in hydraulic oil drum explosion - 18/04 10:16 pm

SIBU: A lorry driver died in a hydraulic oil drum explosion at a scrap metal yard on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman here today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Combat diving pool leakage allegations at Kem Iskandar will be .. - 18/04 10:00 pm

JOHOR BARU: The Defence Ministry will conduct a thorough investigation to determine if the combat diving pool at Kem Iskandar in Mersing meets the specifications of the 21st Special Forces Group (GGK). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Court rules agreement for husband to have mistress during marriage as valid - 18/04 9:52 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has ruled that a postnuptial agreement between a business tycoon and his Singapore-born wife, allowing the husband to keep a mistress during the subsistence of their marriage, is valid. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Today's news in pictures - Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 18/04 9:31 pm

MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Motorcyclist thrown off flyover, sustained serious head injuries - 18/04 9:04 pm

BAYAN LEPAS: A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he fell off a flyover at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah here during the evening peak hours today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Developer will be notified in writing of PJD Link cancellation - 18/04 2:57 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The developer of the Petaling Jaya Traffic Dispersal Link (PJD Link) will be notified in writing about the project's cancellation soon, said Work Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Umrah group, Sabah travellers wait for clear skies - 18/04 2:44 pm

KOTA KINABALU: Most travellers at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) here can only hope it would be safe to travel by air soon. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





#NSTviral: Video of woman urinating in parking lot sparks outrage - 18/04 2:44 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: A video of a woman urinating and littering at a parking lot near a restaurant has sparked outrage. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Penang govt apologises for rock blasting damage to Jay Series Apartment - 18/04 2:42 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has apologised for yesterday's rock blasting activities at the project site for the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Motorway to Air Itam bypass, which caused minor damage to the Jay Series Apartment. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Bazaar to enliven Gawai Dayak festival - 18/04 2:35 pm

KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak rice festival will for the first time have a bazaar for traders to sell food, beverages and handicraft. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Thanks, but we will study the terms for allocations first, says Hamzah - 18/04 2:34 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) welcomes the government's decision to allocate resources to opposition representatives. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Gunung Ruang eruption: CAAM issues safety information on volcanic ash .. - 18/04 2:19 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has issued safety information regarding the volcanic ash hazard warning in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, which has impacted flight operations in the Kota Kinabalu Flight Information Region (FIR). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





MTUC calls for quick implementation of non-occupational accident scheme - 18/04 2:13 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has urged the government to act quickly to implement the Skim Kemalangan Bukan Bencana Kerja (SKBBK), or non-occupational accident scheme. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Many misunderstood closed door proceedings on Najib's case, says SFC - 18/04 2:02 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: A senior federal counsel said many had misunderstood the closed door proceedings involving Datuk Seri Najib Razaks judicial review application in relation to an alleged house arrest order, which was heard at the High Court here yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





High Court quashes conviction and sentence in 'Allah' socks case - 18/04 1:44 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today quashed the conviction and sentence of Chiok Wai Loong who pleaded guilty to posting an insensitive comment on his social media regarding the Allah socks issue last month. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Sirim cert a must for EV ecosystem soon - 18/04 7:05 am

KUALA LUMPUR: The government wants to make it mandatory for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem to be certified by Sirim Bhd before entering the market for safety reasons. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Interest groups rally behind Sirim EV certification - 18/04 7:01 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Interest groups believe that the governments plan to make SIRIM certification mandatory for all electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem components is a step in the right direction. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





NGOs to march on Labour Day to demand 'Living Wage' - 18/04 12:11 am

KUALA LUMPUR: A coalition comprising 12 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), political parties, and civil movements is planning to hold a march on May 1 to urge the government to raise the minimum wage to RM2,000. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





DAP announces Karpal Singh Scholarship in honour of late stalwart's legacy - 18/04 12:04 am

PETALING JAYA: DAP has unveiled plans to set up the Karpal Singh Scholarship as a tribute to commemorate the late DAP stalwarts significant contribution and enduring legacy. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Motorcyclist killed in collision with reversing lorry near Sungai Petani - 17/04 11:31 pm

SUNGAI PETANI: A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with an unattended lorry that rolled backward on Jalan Lencong Timur here today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Late Joseph Kurup will be remembered as icon of Sabah politics - 17/04 11:03 pm

KOTA KINABALU: Leaders from across the country have come together to pay tribute to the late Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, a prominent figure in Sabah politics. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Op Selamat 22: Traffic summonses skyrocket, but road safety prevails - 17/04 11:00 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: This year's Op Selamat 22, coinciding with Hari Raya festivities, witnessed a staggering surge in traffic summonses, marking a whopping 292 per cent increase compared to the previous year. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





PM and DPM pay tribute to late Joseph Kurup - 17/04 10:48 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Both Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister paid tribute to the late Tan Sri Joseph Kurup who died earlier tonight at the National Heart Institute. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Naval cadet's mouth was foaming, palms bleeding before he died - Witness - 17/04 10:20 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: A former Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) cadet officer told the Sessions Court here today that the late J. Soosaimanicckam was foaming at the mouth, his palms were bleeding and his body was bruised before the victim died. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





MACC detains Perlis Fisheries employee suspected of taking bribes - 17/04 9:27 pm

KANGAR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested an employee of the Perlis State Fisheries Office who is believed to have received monthly kickbacks from a company two years ago. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Infant fatally abused: Father arrested for alleged murder - 17/04 2:22 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: A six-month-old baby boy died due to alleged abuse by his father at their residence in Baiduri Apartment, Bandar Tasik Kesuma, on Monday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd



Childrengift single mum a new home - 17/04 2:14 pm

BINTULU: Asingle mother's dedication to raisingher four children alone after her husbands death has inspired her children to build a more comfortable home as a token of their gratitude and as a means to reciprocate her kindness. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





In affidavit, Zahid "confirms" former King ordered house arrest for Najib - 17/04 1:54 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamdi has confirmed the existence of an addendum order from the former Yang di-Pertuan Agong allowing Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





May hearing for prosecution's appeal against sentences of 18 ex-students .. - 17/04 1:29 pm

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal (CoA) will next month hear the prosecutions appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Courts ruling that convicted six former National Defence University (UPNM) students to 18 years jail. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Kota Kinabalu to host national Aidilfitri celebration on Saturday - 17/04 1:19 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The national-level Madani Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration will be held at Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu on Saturday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Retail industry must embrace digitalisation, says Gobind - 17/04 12:59 am

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail industry players are urged to engage constructively with the government to tackle certain challenges and gaps of digitalisation. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Senior citizen crushed by trailer in Mergong - 17/04 12:46 am

ALOR STAR: A 73-year-old elderly man died after falling off his motorcycle and getting crushed by a trailer on Jalan Gangsa, Mergong, here today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Rapid KL responds to viral video of leaning bus [WATCH] - 17/04 12:46 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), the operator of the Rapid KL bus service in Klang Valley, has takennote of the video of aleaning bus video that is trending on social media. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Malaysia expresses interest in hosting Seatrade Cruise Asia 2026 - 17/04 12:21 am

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has expressed interest in hosting the Seatrade Cruise Asia 2026 to demonstrate its commitment to promoting the cruise industry as a potential economic catalyst for the country, according to the Transport Ministry. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd





Public barred from proceedings in Najib's challenge on 'house arrest' - 17/04 11:34 am

KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been excluded from hearing Datuk Seri Najib Razaks judicial review application to serve his remaining jail sentence under house arrest. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd




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