KUALA LUMPUR - The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, was today commissioned as a lieutenant commander in the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).The RMN headquarters said the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, pinned the rank during a ceremony at Istana Alam Shah in Klang.It said Tengku Amir Shahs transfer from the Malaysian Army to the RMN Executive Branch was consented to by the King through the Armed Forces Council (MAT) meeting, effective Nov 19, ..

AMPANG - A welfare home caretaker was sentenced to 11 years in prison and five strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court, here, after pleading guilty to multiple sexual offences involving two boys aged eight and 10.Retna Velu, 25, maintained his guilty plea to six charges involving physical sexual assault, non-physical sexual assault and unnatural intercourse before Judge Norshila Kamaruddin on Thursday.The court sentenced him to 11 years imprisonment for each offence, with all jail terms to ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Attorney Generals Chambers (AGC) has filed an objection to the Malaysian Bars application seeking leave to initiate a judicial review over the decision to classify a graft case involving Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the Yayasan Akalbudi funds as No Further Action (NFA).The matter was raised by federal counsel Nurhafizza Azizan, representing the AGC, during case management before High Court Judge Alice Loke Yee Ching.On April 7, the Malaysian Bar filed the ..

SEREMBAN - A seven-month-old baby boy who died while sleeping in a cradle at a babysitters house in Bandar Sri Sendayan on Tuesday is believed to have died due to pressure on the neck, police said.Seremban district police chief Azahar Abdul Rahim said the finding was obtained following a five-hour post-mortem conducted at the Forensic Medical Unit of Hospital Rembau.The post-mortem conducted by Dr Akma Nurain Fairuz Mahamad Arif from 11am to 4pm yesterday at Hospital Rembau confirmed that there ..

SHAH ALAM - Police have received 59 reports nationwide against former Damansara MP Tony Pua following a post on his Facebook account that allegedly touched on sensitive issues involving the Constitutional Monarchy and Rukun Negara.Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the case will be investigated and that Pua will be called to give his statement soon."As of this morning, I have been briefed that 59 police reports have been lodged nationwide, and the investigation is being ..

SHAH ALAM I still remember the doctor repeatedly asking me, Do you smoke? Only then did I understand the question, because the doctor assumed I was a smoker due to the condition of my damaged lungs.Those were the heartbreaking words of housewife Nor Azura Rasid, 33, as she recounted her suffering as a passive smoker and chronic asthma patient since childhood due to hereditary factors.She said her health has often been unstable due to exposure to cigarette smoke, as her late father and brother ..

JOHOR BARU - Stern action will be taken over any breach of standard operating procedures (SOP) in an incident where a stray dog was allegedly rammed to death during an enforcement operation here, says state executive councillor Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.The Johor housing and local government committee chairman said the state government viewed the matter seriously and would not compromise on any form of negligence, misconduct or non-compliance with enforcement procedures.Any action that ..

IPOH - A motorcyclist was killed after the motorcycle he was riding is believed to have struck a cow at KM12 of Jalan Tapah-Changkat Petai at about 8.10pm yesterday.Tapah police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hashim said initial investigations found that the victim, a man in his 20s, was riding alone and was on his way home to Sungai Manik after work when the incident occurred."Investigations at the scene found traces of cow dung and skid marks on the road. There was also extensive damage to the front ..

SHAH ALAM A Facebook post about Malaysia's constitutional monarchy has landed former Damansara Member of Parliament Tony Pua in the crosshairs of federal police, after 28 reports were lodged against him nationwide.Pua is now being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for public mischief and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Authorities have indicated he may be called in for questioning soon.How it startedThe controversy traces back to Sultan Selangor ..

PUCHONG - A timber factory in Taman Putra Perdana was destroyed in a fire on Thursday.Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the department received an emergency call at 2.05am."A total of 38 personnel and officers with equipment from the Cyberjaya Fire and Rescue Station, assisted by units from Dengkil, Puchong and Seri Kembangan, rushed to the scene 14 kilometres away," he said in a statement on Thursday.Mukhlis said upon arrival ..

JELI - Two men were killed after being buried under a two-metre riverbank collapse, believed to have occurred during illegal gold mining activity at a tributary near Jerimbong Oil Palm Estate here on Wednesday night.A third man reportedly survived the incident, which took place at about 8.20pm.Jeli Fire and Rescue Station chief Asst Supt Adni Ibrahim said his team received an emergency call about the burial before a team was dispatched to the scene.He said the rescue operation faced ..

ROMPIN - A woman was killed and her six-year-old son left in critical condition after their motorcycle was struck by a runaway lorry at Kilometre 64, Jalan Ibam-Rompin, near the Kampung Kundang electrical substation here on Wednesday.Rompin district police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the crash occurred at about 4.45pm.The victim, Normala Siti, 31, of RPS Kedaik, Kuala Rompin, was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at Hospital Muadzam Shah.Her son, Cheau Ket Daren, who ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The role of young mothers in todays era is far more challenging than for previous generations, as many are required to balance career demands and household responsibilities amid economic uncertainty.A survey conducted in conjunction with Mothers Day 2025 found that 71.6 per cent of 2,032 respondents believed motherhood today is more challenging than in the past.National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) deputy chairman Juwairiya Zulkifli said the survey assessed ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Rising global fuel prices and ongoing supply uncertainties are prompting more Malaysians to consider switching to electric vehicles (EVs), accelerating the countrys transition towards greener mobility.The growing interest is reflected in the increasing number of EVs on Malaysian roads, driven by a wider range of models and stronger consumer confidence. The momentum has also been boosted by the entry of the countrys two major local carmakers, Proton and Perodua, into the EV market ..

MAKKAH - Lung infections, particularly pneumonia, are now among the most commonly detected illnesses among Malaysian haj pilgrims as health operations in the Holy Land enter a critical phase ahead of the Masyair phase.Head of the haj medical specialists, Dr Taufik Rosli, said that most of the cases involve elderly pilgrims as well as those with a history of chronic illnesses and high-risk conditions.He said the situation is caused by factors such as extreme fatigue, dehydration, and failure to ..

BANGI - The 2026 International Childrens and Young Adult Book Writing Competition has, for the first time, opened entries to international participants to broaden efforts in enriching Malay literary heritage globally.The competition chairman Senator Datuk Seri Prof Emeritus Dr Awang Sariyan said the move aims to recognise growing interest among foreigners in the Malay language, in line with its expanding study in countries including China, Japan, Germany and Russia."To my knowledge, this is the ..

SEREMBAN - A seven-month-old baby boy died after reportedly losing consciousness while under the care of a babysitter at a house in Bandar Sri Sendayan near here last night.Seremban district police chief ACP Azahar Abdul Rahim said police received information about the incident from the victims mother, a nursery teacher in her 30s, who said the babysitter found the child unconscious, before taking him to a nearby clinic at about 10pm."The baby was later taken to Tuanku Jaafar Hospital, where ..

SHAH ALAM Victims not realising they are being manipulated is among the biggest challenges in prosecuting individuals involved in cases of grooming, sexual exploitation and online child pornography.Lawyer Ng Xin Ru said this situation makes it difficult for such crimes to be reported to the authorities so that action can be taken against the perpetrators, considering the young age factor of victims who do not yet understand the true situation.He said most perpetrators who have pedophilic ..

SHAH ALAM - The High Court here today granted unconditional custody of the younger sibling of the late autistic child, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, to his biological father.Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, 31, was seen holding back tears as Judge Suriyati Hasimah Mohd Hashim also allowed his appeal to set aside the 14 conditions and bond previously imposed by the Magistrate's Court here on Nov 21, 2025.In her ruling, Suriyati Hasimah said the court allowed the appeal, filed on Nov 26, 2025, after reviewing all ..

SHAH ALAM - Singapore-based halal hawker brand Fei Siong Group has officially brought its Chinese street food concept, Encik Tan, to Malaysia with the opening of its first outlet at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, also known as Subang SkyPark.The new outlet, located at Lot G17, marks Encik Tans first expansion into Malaysia after operating 21 outlets in Singapore and one in Jakarta.The brand is known for offering halal-certified Chinese hawker-style dishes aimed at providing more accessible ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Behind every shattered home in Gaza today is a child learning to live with grief too heavy for their young hearts to bear.As bombs continue to scar the Palestinian enclave, a quiet but determined effort is unfolding to preserve not only lives, but also memory, dignity and hope for future generations.During a deeply emotional maiden visit to Malaysia, Palestinian organisation Taawon spoke of two urgent missions -- caring for thousands of orphaned children and bringing the story of ..

SHAH ALAM - A Selangor Criminal Investigation Department (CID) senior officer died after he is believed to have fallen from a condominium in Seksyen 14, here.Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the Shah Alam district police headquarters control centre received information regarding the incident at about 3.07am on Wednesday (May 20).The victim was confirmed dead at the scene.The case has been classified as sudden death pending the outcome of a post-mortem, he said in a ..

SEREMBAN - A 41-year-old teacher has pleaded not guilty to five sexual offence charges involving a 14-year-old student.Nurul Asyikin Sutan Shahril pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to her before Sessions judge Siti Aishah Ab Rashid on Wednesday (May 20).The first charge was brought under Section 377B of the Penal Code for committing carnal intercourse against the order of nature, read together with Section 16 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.Section 16 introduces ..

SUNGAI PETANI It never crossed the mind of a mother that her 14-year-old daughter, whom she raised with full love and care, would become the victim of a pedophile.The story was shared by a source who is a civil servant who had handled the case several years ago.The source said the woman, known as Azrina, 40 (not her real name), did not expect her daughter to become acquainted with a 20-year-old factory worker through social media."Azrina admitted that as the family's breadwinner and holding ..

SHAH ALAM The trend of online child sexual exploitation crimes in the country is showing an alarming increase, with more than 1.47 million digital files related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) detected through four major operations conducted from 2024 until April this year.Based on a comparison of data from Op Pedo 1.0, Operation Cyber Guardian 2025, Op Pedo 2.0 and Operation Cyber Guardian 2026, a total of 117 individuals were arrested involving 162 raid locations nationwide.Throughout ..

IPOH It began with just frequently messaging and exchanging shirtless photos on mobile phones, until eventually getting trapped in the depths of an extreme sexual addiction.This was experienced by a 14-year-old girl who became a victim of child sexual grooming by her own uncle.The shocking revelation was shared with Sinar by Larut Matang and Selama District Childrens Protection Management Association (PPKK) chairperson Norehan Yusof.According to Norehan, the 40-year-old man was said to have ..

SHAH ALAM Paedophiles use soft approaches such as giving attention, praise and special treatment so that children feel comfortable and do not see the relationship between them as something dangerous.In regard to this, Management and Science University clinical psychology expert Professor Dr Zubaidah Jamil Osman said parents need to be more sensitive to changes in their children's behavior because online paedophiles manipulate them without them realising they are being manipulated."Victims feel ..

KUALA TERENGGANU The sharp rise in cases of sexual abuse involving children in the country has sparked serious concern, with statistics showing an alarming upward trend over the past several years.Based on data under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792), the number of reported cases surged from 903 in 2018 to 1,959 cases in 2024.Meanwhile, in the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, the Social Welfare Department recorded 1,575 child abuse cases, including sexual abuse.The reality ..

MERSING - The process of bringing home three elephants, Dara, Amoi and Kelat, from Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan, cannot be rushed as it involves several procedures that must be followed, said Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh.He said the welfare and safety of the animals must be prioritised to prevent any untoward incidents."Its not a case of deciding today and bringing them back tomorrow. There is also an existing agreement between Zoo ..

SHAH ALAM - More than 70,000 Malaysians from all walks of life across six key states are expected to take part in the highly anticipated Milo Malaysia Breakfast Day (MBD) 2026.MBD is set to kick off in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on May 24 following an overwhelming fully sold-out response.The event will then make its way to Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu; Kuching, Sarawak; Kuantan, Pahang; and Kota Bharu, Kelantan before culminating in a grand finale in Putrajaya on July 12.Beyond a run, MBD has ..

SHAH ALAM - Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari's remarks at a Pakatan Harapan (PH) convention about giving the rakyat a sense of security ring hollow given nearly two decades of unresolved flooding, water disruptions, rising costs and unaddressed public safety concerns, MCA Beliawanis said.In a statement yesterday, MCA Beliawanis National chairperson Ivone Low Yi Wen said it was "astonishing" that such pledges were still being made after 18 years of Pakatan Harapan rule in the ..

SHAH ALAM Frequent breakdowns on the Kelana Jaya LRT Line are undermining commuter confidence in Malaysia's public transport system, with the line and two others recording 13 service disruptions in the first five months of this year alone, MCA Youth said.In a statement yesterday, MCA National Youth Deputy Chief and MCA Youth Wilayah Persekutuan chief Mike Chong Yew Chuan said the Monday morning's disruption caused by a train component failure that left a train immobile resulted in longer ..

GEORGE TOWN - Local authorities in Penang will utilise body-worn camera footage, as well as video recordings and photographs, as evidence in the enforcement of the Community Service Order (PKM) against offenders involved in minor littering in public areas.State Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H'ng Mooi Lye said the said the measure would serve as a more practical and transparent enforcement approach for the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) and the Penang Island ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he is working closely with leaders of friendly nations to secure the immediate release of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 detained by the Zionist regime.In a Facebook post today, Anwar said Malaysia is demanding that all activists involved be treated humanely and protected from any form of abuse."Malaysia demands that they are not mistreated, denied their humanitarian rights or subjected to any inhumane action simply ..

ALOR GAJAH - A female e-hailing driver was injured after being beaten and choked by three teenage passengers who claimed they could not afford the fare upon arriving at an area near a forest in Kuala Sungai Baru here on May 14.Alor Gajah district police chief Supt Ahmad Abu Bakar said the 41-year-old victim had accepted a booking involving four passengers - two girls aged 14 and two boys aged 15 and 17 - from Bukit Rambai to Pekan Kuala Sungai Baru at about 12.30 am on that day."Investigations ..

MELAKA - A retired policeman was found dead in a house in Taman Bukit Katil here last Sunday after neighbours detected a foul smell coming from the residence.Police said a post-mortem conducted at Melaka Hospital found that the victim died of a heart condition.Melaka Tengah district police chief ACP Christopher Patit said police received information through a MERS999 call at about 6.30 pm and dispatched a team of officers to the scene."The Fire and Rescue Department was later called in to break ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is well-positioned to navigate rising geopolitical tensions and shifting global dynamics due to its diversified foreign policy, long-standing neutrality and strong economic foundations, according to economists.This has allowed the country to remain flexible amid increasing global fragmentation.MARC Ratings Bhd chief economist Adjunct Professor Dr Ray Choy said Malaysias economic structure, which includes strategic government intervention in key industries, has also ..

SHAH ALAM - From classrooms to social media platforms, a growing number of Malaysian teachers are gaining widespread attention through creative, educational and inspiring content that resonates with students, parents and fellow educators alike.These teacher influencers are not only sharing academic knowledge, but are also using digital platforms to provide motivation, study guidance and insights into the realities of being an educator in todays world.Their growing popularity reflects how the ..

GUA MUSANG Police have arrested the husband of a headmistress to assist investigations into allegations that he peeped on female pupils inside the toilet of a school here.Gua Musang district police chief Superintendent Sik Choon Foo said the 60-year-old suspect has been remanded for seven days from Sunday until this Saturday under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.According to a source, the elderly man had allegedly been seen behaving suspiciously near the girls ..