SHAH ALAM The youngest child of the late Saiful Adli Azmi, 42, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident along Lebuh Saujana, Putrajaya in April, has still not been able to accept the fact that his father is gone forever.The five- year-old continues to expect the late Saiful Adli to return home from work as usual, leaving family members in tears every time they see him behave this way.The victim's brother, Shazni Azmi, 39, said the loss of the late Saiful Adli has left a deep impact not only on ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Cyber Security Bill 2026 is a critical move to strengthenthe nation's capacity to tackle increasingly complex cyber threats, which have grown in tandem with the rapid advancement of digital technology, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.He emphasised that the Bill is designed to plug gaps in existing laws, bolster prevention, detection, and enforcement, as well as to ensure Malaysia's legal system remainsfirmly relevant to today's cyber landscape.The ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) Peninsular Malaysia will set up a special task force to review and improve laws and standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing elephant processions with relevant stakeholders, following public feedback over a viral video showing elephants being used at an event in Pasir Tumboh, Kelantan.Its director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said the matter would also be referred to the Integrity Unit of the Natural Resources ..

SHAH ALAM Babies crawled, toddled and took their first competitive steps at TRX Garden Canopy as Huggies Malaysia closed out its nationwide "Huggies Breezy Day" campaign with age-based competitions across three categories: crawling, baby walker and walking.The event brought together parents and young families to celebrate babies' natural stages of movement, with families also taking part in the Huggies Breezy Day Crawling Competition, a zig-zag obstacle track and the Tiny Explorer ball pit.The ..

KUALA LUMPUR Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Ramli Mohd Nor warns Hulu Langat MP Mohd Sany Hamzan to observe proper decorum while in the Dewan Rakyat.He also stressed that he would not hesitate to order Sany out of the chamber should he repeat actions deemed disruptive to the proceedings.Yang Berhormat Hulu Langat, what is the problem? Yang Berhormat, this House has its decorum.If Yang Berhormat does it again and breaks the rules... I will order you out of the chamber. I am serious, he said in the ..

KAJANG A school canteen in Sungai Ramal here has been ordered to close after claims that several pupils suffered from vomiting, dizziness and stomach pain went viral, although the actual cause remains under investigation.A post uploaded by account owner @aaira_fififufu claimed that the school canteen had been ordered to shut for 14 days following the incident.According to the post, most of the affected pupils experienced symptoms including vomiting, dizziness and stomach pain.A Threads user ..

LAHAD DATU Another fatal crocodile attack has occurred in Lahad Datu, just a day after a 12-year-old boy was killed in a separate incident.This time, a 20-year-old man lost his life after being attacked while retrieving a fishing net he had set in the sea at Kampung Mundas, Tungku.Lahad Datu Deputy Police Chief Superintendent Jimmy Panyau said preliminary investigations found that the victim had gone out to sea at about 7am on Tuesday to collect bait from a fishing net he had set the previous ..

JOHOR BAHRU - The Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has set up four multi- counters at its headquarters in Taman Daya here to handle individual private Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM) and Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) renewal transactions starting today.State RTD director Zulkarnain Yasin said the initiative allows customers who want to renew both documents to take only one queue number and get services at the same counter."In addition, customers can also save time and thus further streamline ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia must accelerate efforts to equip its workforce with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said rapid technological advancements were reshaping industries and creating new opportunities, making it imperative for the countrys education and training ecosystem to adapt."AI will shape not only how businesses run, but how commerce itself is conducted, how credit is assessed, how risk is ..

IPOH - An autistic six-year-old boy reported missing yesterday evening was found dead in an oil palm plantation in Kampung Baru, near Sungai Sumun, Hutan Melintang, last night.Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said information on the missing child was received from the police at about 6.24pm, after which a team from the Hutan Melintang Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene.He said the victims father discovered his ..

ALOR GAJAH - The 16th Melaka State Election should not be turned into a platform for provocation that could disrupt public order, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.He said the democratic process must be conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, stressing that while the people are free to support different parties and hold differing views and political choices, security, public well-being and state stability should always remain the top priority."Elections are a space for democracy, ..

SHAH ALAM Fancy testing your coffee knowledge, identifying aromas blindfolded and solving puzzles, all while competing for cash prizes?Coffee and chocolate lovers can do just that at the KL Mocha Fest Explorace, an interactive challenge taking place on July 5 as part of the inaugural KL Mocha Fest 2026 at KLGCC Mall.Designed to be more than just a typical race, the explorace combines fun, teamwork and a love for all things coffee and chocolate, inviting participants to discover the festival in ..

KOTA BHARU A Malaysian injured in a bomb explosion in Narathiwat, Thailand, says he was asleep in the car when the blast occurred and only realised what had happened afterwards.Abdullah Syarapi Abd Rahman, 45, recounted the terrifying moment after the Proton X50 sports utility vehicle (SUV) he was travelling in with his friend, Muhammad Yusri Udin, 38, was hit by the explosion.The hospital staff member from Selangor said he and his friend, who also worked in the healthcare sector, were on their ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki confirmed that four out of six students from a MARA Science Junior College (MRSM) in Johor have been expelled for their involvement in a bullying case.In a Facebook post, Asyraf Wajdi said that the decision was made after the College Disciplinary Committee (JDM) convened a meeting on Tuesday.He added that the other two students have been suspended from school until confirmation is obtained from the police, who are ..

SHAH ALAM - Police are searching for a 14-year-old local boy, Muhammad Shazriq Ziqri Abdullah, who was reported missing in Section 16 here for the past seven days. Shah Alam district police chief ACP Sarudin Samah said a report was lodged by the boys mother on June 24, prompting an immediate search operation. "The teenager was found to be missing from his residence at Pangsapuri Rimba, Section 16, and he was last seen leaving the house at about 6.45 am on June 23. "His disappearance was ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) will gradually deploy four full- time wardens comprising former military personnel to every MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) to strengthen student discipline and character development.Its chairman, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said the initiative will begin at 10 MRSMs this year before being expanded to all 58 colleges nationwide from January next year.Each MRSM will have two male and two female wardens."The selection and screening process for the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Rapid KLs Shah Alam Line recorded 62,184 passenger trips on its first day of operations yesterday, thus reflecting encouraging public response to the new rail service.In a statement today, Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) said the figure comprised trips made using train service, feeder buses and the Rapid KL On-Demand (ROD) service, which were officially launched on Sunday (June 28).Of the total, 58,865 trips were made on the train service itself, while 3,319 journeys ..

SHAH ALAM If your perfect weekend involves a good cup of coffee, handcrafted chocolate and discovering something new, then mark your calendar because KL Mocha Fest 2026 is brewing up an experience unlike any other.For three days, from July 3 to 5, the Main Atrium at KLGCC Mall, Kuala Lumpur will transform into a playground for coffee lovers, chocolate enthusiasts and curious foodies, bringing together some of Malaysia's most exciting names in specialty coffee and artisan chocolate.More than ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill 2025 was retabled in the Dewan Rakyat today to consider changes made by the Dewan Negara to the proposed progressive penalty structure.Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the motion was tabled after taking into account concerns and feedback from the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) community.He said the Bill, passed by the Dewan Rakyat in December last year, proposed a maximum fine of ..

KUALA LUMPUR What should have remained a rooftop safety space has instead been transformed into tightly packed illegal living quarters, with authorities uncovering 27 makeshift rooms built without approval in several buildings around Jalan Tun H S Lee.The discovery came during Op Sarang Burung, jointly carried out by the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department together with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and police, involving inspections at three separate premises in the city centre.Inspection ..

SHAH ALAM - Limited awareness and low participation in khairat kematian (funeral management assistance) schemes may be contributing to financial strain faced by families during funeral arrangements.Funeral management practitioners said many Malaysians underestimate both the importance and timing of death, often assuming it only occurs in old age and that mosques will fully cover burial costs.Unit Khas Van Jenazah (UKVJ) founder Wan Cai, acknowledged that there is some truth to the view, but he ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has rolled out 15,881 Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme (PJRM) across the country between Jan 1 and June 30 this year.Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali confirmed that the programme has successfully covered all 600 state constituencies and all 40 Federal Territory zones in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, and Labuan."The government is committed to increasing the frequency of PJRM nationwide, following positive feedback from various ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and 11 states until 7 pm today.MetMalaysia, in a statement, stated that the warning involves Perlis, Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu) and Penang (Seberang Perai Selatan).Similar weather conditions are also predicted in Perak (Kerian), Pahang (Raub, Bentong, Bera ..

SHAH ALAM - Cases of unattended bodies and delayed funerals due to financial constraints are more common than generally acknowledged, according to Unit Khas Van Jenazah (UKVJ) founder Mohammad Azwan Azlan.Better known to the public as Wan Cai, he said funeral affordability remains a persistent but under-discussed issue within Muslim communities, with many such incidents going unreported out of sensitivity and respect for the deceased.Wan Cai also shared that, through his experience in managing ..

KUALA LUMPUR - More than 2.2 million students under the Ministry of Education (MOE) will benefit from the MADANI Book Voucher Programme 2026, backed by an allocation of RM221.6 million, with redemption of RM100 e-vouchers beginning tomorrow until Oct 31, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said 2,217,579 recipients comprising students from Remove Class to Form Six, vocational colleges, matriculation colleges and the Malaysian Institute of Teacher Education ..

SHAH ALAM - The operation of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line has delivered significant benefits to students of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam by improving daily mobility and helping reduce traffic congestion around the campus area.Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the availability of the UiTM Shah Alam Station is expected to ease travel for students while lowering transportation costs for movement across the Klang Valley."I saw how excited ..

GURUN Two soldiers were injured in the leg during shooting training at Hobart Camp here on Monday, believed to be due to a technical fault while handling a weapon.Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said in the incident, which occurred at around 6.05pm, a 35-year-old trainer with the rank of Sergeant had to receive eight stitches on his right thigh near the knee.He said another victim, a 29-year-old marksman with the rank of Corporal, was injured at the base of his left knee and is still ..

KOTA BHARU - Two Malaysian men who were injured in a bomb explosion in Tak Bai, Narathiwat, southern Thailand yesterday, were transferred to Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZII) in Kota Bharu today for further medical treatment.HRPZII director Dr Izamin Idris said the victims, Abdullah Syarapi Abd Rahman, 45, and Muhammad Yusri Udin, 38, would first undergo assessment at the Emergency Department before receiving subsequent treatment."The victims arrived at the hospital at 10.50 am today ..

SHAH ALAM - The cost of managing a Muslim funeral is driven more by labour and operational expenses than by the actual materials used for washing and shrouding the deceased.While opinions differ on what constitutes a reasonable overall funeral fee, both funeral service providers and mosque representatives agree that bereaved families should be given a clear and transparent breakdown of all charges involved.The issue has come under renewed public attention following the recent burial controversy ..

SHAH ALAM - Syariah requires that funeral arrangements prioritise the prompt burial of the deceased without unnecessary delay, as it is the right of the deceased to be laid to rest as soon as possible, even when administrative or payment disputes remain unresolved.This issue has resurfaced following a recent controversy involving a delayed burial at the Ukay Perdana Muslim Cemetery in Hulu Kelang, which has renewed discussions on the proper execution of fardu kifayah obligations and the extent ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the government has never barred programmes from being held in Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) settlements, including those organised by state governments, provided they do not involve the use of federal government machinery for election campaigning.He said state governments are free to organise events in FELDA areas, but election laws prohibit the use of government machinery, including FELDA resources, for ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill 2026, extending the Act's jurisdiction to cover offences committed outside Malaysia.The Bill was passed with a majority vote following debate by 25 government and opposition Members of Parliament yesterday.Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said the amendment to expand extraterritorial application will ensure that offenders with ties to ..

KUALA LUMPUR - More than 11,600 items of false or deepfake content have been taken down from nearly 12,500 complaints related to AI misuse received by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) since 2024, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the deepfake content was removed following takedown requests submitted by MCMC to social media platform providers.She revealed that complaints over deepfake content have surged more than ..

REMBAU -The Rembau District and Land Office has ordered the immediate vacation of the official residence and Balai Undang Luak Rembau following the proclamation of a new Undang.The eviction notice, dated June 29, was issued after Datuk Sedia Raja Hassan Ab Hamid was proclaimed the 22nd Undang Luak Rembau on Saturday (June 27).The post had been vacant since the death of the previous Undang, Datuk Muhamad Sharip Othman, on May 15, 2024.Datuk Abd Rahim Yasin was reported to have been appointed the ..

SUNGAI SIPUT - The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today officially opened Sekolah Menengah Agama Rakyat (SMAR) Orang Asli Nurul Hidayah in Kampung Kenang, Sungai Siput Utara, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen education and human capital development among the Orang Asli community in the state.Also in attendance were the Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa, and the Raja Di Hilir Perak, Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain Sultan Idris Shah.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today unveiled the new version of the International Malaysian Passport, which comes equipped with 94 security features.The launch took place at the Parliament Lobby, where Anwar received the new passport from Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban as part of the ceremonial handover.Also present were Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and the Prime Minister's wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, who is the ..

SHAH ALAM - The first two days of operations for the LRT3 Shah Alam Line has triggered widespread discussion online, with Malaysian netizens reporting noticeably smoother traffic conditions along major highways in the Klang Valley.While authorities continue to monitor passenger flow and system performance, commuters have taken to social media to share early impressions of reduced congestion, particularly along the Federal Highway and the DamansaraPuchong Expressway (LDP).Prasarana Malaysia Bhd ..

PUTRAJAYA Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has expressed his respect for the Federal Court's decision to postpone its ruling on the prosecution's appeal against his acquittal, following Judge Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali's two days' medical leave.The Federal Court on Tuesday postponed its decision on the prosecution's appeal against Syed Saddiq's acquittal after the judge went on sick leave, with the three-judge panel, led by Court of Appeal President Datuk Seri Abu ..

PUTRAJAYA The Federal Court has postponed its decision on the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal of Muar Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman after one of the judges on the panel, Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali, went on two days of medical leave.Court of Appeal President Datuk Seri Abu Bakar Jais, who chairs the three-member panel, announced on Tuesday that the court will now deliver its decision on July 13.MORE TO COME

KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 16 Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans will report for duty as full-time wardens at eight selected Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSMs) starting Wednesday (July 1).Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the appointments are expected to help strengthen student discipline and ensure that bullying incidents no longer occur at the institutions.He said the initiative marks the second phase of the full-time warden recruitment programme involving former military ..