KUALA LUMPUR - About 30 per cent of Malaysian public-listed companies assessed in LGMS Bhds latest study have shown a "cyber risk posture associated with a high likelihood of being hacked if specifically targeted."This underscored the need for greater urgency among Malaysian PLCs to strengthen their cyber defences," it said in a statement.LGMS is a Malaysian cybersecurity consulting firm established in 2005 to provide independent assessments, penetration testing, compliance audits, and advisory ..

SHAH ALAM - A suspect linked to a viral sexual harassment incident on a Light Rail Transit (LRT) train has been detained, following swift action by auxiliary police, according to Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail).In a statement issued on today, Rapid Rail confirmed that the individual believed to be involved in the incident was successfully apprehended by the Prasarana Auxiliary Police.The suspect, a 19-year-old foreigner was arrested during an operation carried out to track him down, the company ..

KUALA LUMPUR - There has been much public debate over how much will actually be saved through the upcoming federal governments Work From Home (WFH) initiative, set to begin on April 15.Some parties have claimed that any benefits would be negligible and there have been social media posts going as far as stating that whatever savings on fuel would be less than the added electricity costs incurred by civil servants at home.Two average Malaysian workers - a private sector employee and a civil ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Hashim Abdullah passed away at 2pm today at the National Heart Institute (IJN) due to health complications at the age of 71.His third daughter, Aleena Fatin said her father reportedly suffered a heart attack on Tuesday before being rushed to Putrajaya Hospital."On Tuesday, my father suffered a heart attack and was taken to the emergency ward of Putrajaya Hospital. That evening he was admitted to the High-Dependency Unit ..

SHAH ALAM - With growing concerns over drink-driving incidents, e-hailing platforms are positioning themselves as a sa

SHAH ALAM - A TikTok video that went viral on April 9 has sparked public concern after it showed a woman confronting a man inside a Light Rail Transit (LRT) train, following an alleged sexual harassment incident.In the clip, the woman is seen confronting the man, who was wearing a T-shirt and short pants while urging him to delete a video on his phone. The man was alleged to have recorded inappropriate footage involving a female passenger earlier during the journey.The incident is believed to ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 34 men were fined by the Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to participating in a riot at an entertainment centre in Cheras last week which also involved firearms and explosives.Magistrate Faezahnoor Hassan imposed a fine of RM3,000 on 32 accused aged between 21 and 57, and ordered them to serve four months' jail if they failed to pay the fine.They are Tan Chee Chin, G. Bathmanathan, M. Kogilan, Lim Puay Fei, Kevin Yong Kai Wen, Ong Zhi Jian, Looi Khai ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that one of the seven ships previously stranded in the Strait of Hormuz has safely passed through the waters and is now heading to Malaysia.Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said six more ships have received approval and are waiting for their turn to pass through the important trade route.The Prime Minister said he was informed of the matter through a briefing by Petronas group president and chief executive officer Tan ..

MARANG - Former Sinar Harian Terengganu chief journalist, Mohd Lazim Endut, 62, has passed away after being found unconscious at his home in Kampung Gong Beris here on Friday.His wife, Azimah Ismail, 56, said she found the deceased at the back of their house at about 1pm when she was about to perform the Zuhr prayer.She said that prior to the incident, he had been doing some work in the area.The deceased, who had a history of high blood pressure, was pronounced dead at the scene.For the record, ..

PUTRAJAYA - Hearing loss among Malaysians has reached a concerning level, with one in five people, or 21.5 per cent of the population, affected, making it a major public health concern.Speaking at the World Hearing Day 2026 celebration, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the situation highlights the urgent need to strengthen early screening, intervention and public awareness to prevent the issue from worsening.He said that based on the latest data, nearly 44,000 cases of hearing ..

PUTRAJAYA - The country's medicine supply remains stable and sufficient at least until the end of June, thanks to combined government and industry stockpiles.Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the government is preparing in case the West Asia conflict persists, including implementing medium- and long-term mitigation measures."For the immediate period until the end of June, we still have stable and sufficient stock. It's not just government stockpiles; the industry also has its ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A resident of a childrens welfare home pleaded not guilty at the Selayang Magistrates Court today to four charges of committing physical and non-physical sexual assault, as well as unnatural intercourse, against a boy.The 17-year-old made the plea after all the charges were read out before Magistrate Mahmoodah VM Abdul Latif.Todays proceedings were held in camera as they involved a minor.According to the charges, the teenager is accused of committing intercourse against the order ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) recorded seizures and forfeitures totalling RM582 million following raids on 110 electronic waste (e-waste) processing sites nationwide under Operation Hazard 3.0 last Monday.Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the integrated operation, which involved the Department of Environment (DOE), the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), among others, also led to the detention of 515 individuals.He said that items seized included ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have confirmed that no evidence has been found so far linking the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to corporate manipulation.Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said investigations to date have yet to reveal any evidence of MACCs involvement in the alleged activities."However, we will continue with the investigation as we have been instructed to do so," he told a press conference here today.Mohd Khalid said police ..

GEORGE TOWN Two siblings sustained multiple injuries after they were hit by a car while crossing the road in an incident at Jalan Paya Terubung near SJK(C) Aik Hua on Tuesday night.The incident, which occurred at about 11.10pm, involved an 18-year-old teenage girl and her 12-year-old younger brother who were believed to have been crossing the road before being struck by the vehicle driven by a 37-year-old local man.Northeast District Deputy Police Chief Superintendent Lee Swee Sake said police ..

SUNGAI BULOH: Police are hunting for a Pakistani remand detainee who escaped from the prison here on Thursday.Sungai Buloh district police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said police received a report on the incident and immediately launched an operation to track down and recapture the detainee."The detainee was last seen wearing an orange T-shirt and black long pants," he said in a statement on Friday (April 10).He added that the man, identified as Muhammad Hassan, 24, is facing several ..

SEREMBAN A man is injured after being attacked with a machete by his older brother in a scuffle at a house in Taman Air Mawang, Johol, here yesterday.Kuala Pilah district police chief Superintendent Muhamad Mustafah Hussin said police received a report on the incident involving the 27-year-old victim at 3.49pm."Initial investigations found that the incident stemmed from a dispute over personal matters after the victim went to a relatives house, where the argument escalated into a fight."The ..

SEREMBAN Police are tracking down five men to assist in investigations into two separate armed robbery incidents in Bandar Baru Nilai and the Rumah Rakyat Nilai area here last night.Nilai district police chief Supt Johari Yahya said the first incident was reported at 1.24am at a 24-hour convenience store on Jalan BBN 1/2F in Bandar Baru Nilai, adding that initial investigations found that the robbery occurred around 1.10am involving two unidentified men on a motorcycle."One suspect, armed with ..

KUALA PILAH A family dispute at Taman Air Mawang, Johol, here on Thursday escalated into a fight between two siblings, leaving both injured.Kuala Pilah district police chief Muhamad Mustafah Hussin said police received information about the incident at around 3.49pm.Initial information was received via a phone call from a member of the public reporting a fight at a house in the residential area.Preliminary investigations found the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding among family members ..

KUALA LUMPUR Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd is prioritising efforts to ensure continuity of fuel supply across its network, in line with the governments latest announcement.Shell Malaysia is also working to maintain consistent fuel availability at all its stations.There may be a temporary surge in demand, which could result in short-term fuel shortages at certain stations.We apologise for any inconvenience caused to customers. We will continue to work to restore supply at affected stations as ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has withdrawn his civil defamation suit against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over allegations of nepotism involving the appointment of his daughter in a government-linked trust body.In a Facebook post, Dzulkefly said the settlement was reached before High Court Judge Mahazan Mat Taib after Najib agreed to immediately upload on his Facebook page a clarification statement read in court, as well as remove the related ..

KEPALA BATAS - A six-year-old boy drowned after falling into the Sungai Dua canal at Jalan Bertam Perdana 2 here today.Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) John Sagun Francis said the victim, Muhammad Aryan Hakim Muhammad Jamaluddin, was found floating about three kilometres from where he was reported to have fallen.He said the department received a call at 5.03pm and dispatched a team from the Bertam and Kepala Batas fire and rescue stations to the scene."At ..

SHAH ALAM - A former editor of a local English-language newspaper was found dead inside a car parked outside a premises in Batu Caves on Tuesday.The deceased, 66-year-old Joshua Purushotman, was discovered by passersby at about 7.50pm.It is understood that his body was found in the drivers seat of a parked vehicle.Gombak district police chief Assistant Commissioner Noor Ariffin Mohd Nasir said authorities received a call from the public regarding an unconscious man in a vehicle."Police were ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds throughout the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and 11 states until 9 pm today.MetMalaysia said in a statement that, in addition to the country's capital, inclement weather is expected to hit the whole of Penang and Perak.The affected areas in Kedah are Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd executive chairman Tan Sri Rozali Ismail, 69, will relinquish his position and retire as director, effective June 30, 2026.In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the group said Rozali will continue to serve in his present capacity to facilitate a smooth transition.His relinquishment as executive chairman and resignation as director of Puncak Niaga and its subsidiary companies will take effect on June 30, it said.The board of directors has deliberated on the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A university student told the High Court here today that the father of the attacker in the Ulu Tiram police station attack case had claimed that "the blood of police, soldiers and government officials is permissible to be shed."Muhamad Farhan Haiqim Mohd Isa, 24, said the first accused, Radin Imran Radin Mohd Yassin, 64, personally told him that while they were detained together at the Seri Alam Police lock-up in Masai, Johor, following the May 2024 attack.In the 2.30am incident ..

KUALA LUMPUR Zus Coffee has launched a year-long initiative aimed at easing morning congestion in the capital by encouraging commuters to start their day earlier through discounted beverages.The campaign, held in collaboration with the Federal Territories Department, will see more than 250 outlets across Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya offering selected drinks at lower prices during early morning hours.The programme, themed Bangun, KL! Ke Arah KL Yang Lebih Sejahtera, centres on the Masuk KL Awal ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 10 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded Level 1 hot weather conditions, or the alert category, as of 4pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).In a statement, it said the affected areas include Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas and Machang in Kelantan, as well as Jerantut, Temerloh and Maran in Pahang.Also affected are Kinta (Perak), Gombak (Selangor), Jempol (Negeri Sembilan) and Segamat (Johor).According to MetMalaysia, Level 1 status is ..

SHAH ALAM Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong jokingly said he is looking forward to nasi minyak when addressing actress-singer Bella Astillah and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.In local slang, nasi minyak is often used to hint at an upcoming wedding or to tease couples about tying the knot.Sim made the remark in an Instagram post during his visit to social media influencer Khairul Amings restaurant, Rembayung, on Wednesday.After eating at Rembayung, ..

KLANG - A housewife was left shaken after discovering a newborn baby boy abandoned on a chair outside her home in Kampung Rantau Panjang on Wednesday, in an incident that has drawn widespread attention online.The infant, believed to have been recently born, was found with the umbilical cord still attached, covered in blood and surrounded by ants and flies. The baby had been wrapped in a cloth diaper and placed on a towel along with a piece of clothing, with no note left behind.Oh Allah, this ..

SHAH ALAM - Mydin managing director Datuk Wira Ameer Ali Mydin emphasised that operators of Madani Mart should learn from past retail ventures to ensure long-term sustainability.He highlighted that the main challenge for the initiative, particularly as it expands nationwide, will be logistics rather than pricing. He also raised concerns over the plan to establish a Madani Mart in every state assembly (ADUN) or parliamentary area, noting that careful planning is essential to address logistical ..

JASIN - Police are tracking down a suspect believed to be involved in a case of graffiti involving the words Allah and Bismillahirrahmanirrahim at a Chinese temple in Pantai Siring here.Jasin district police chief Supt Lee Robert said initial information received from residents indicated that they had previously seen a man believed to be mentally unstable scribbling the words Allah on walls and electricity poles."Initial investigations found that residents in the area were unaware of the ..

SHAH ALAM - Maybank has introduced a new security verification process for MAE app PIN (Personal Identification Number) resets.Users will berequiredto verify their identity by using their MyKad or passport within the MAE app.They will be asked to scan their MyKad or passport and then take a selfie. Once the step is completed, they can then create a new MAE app PIN and authorise the process with Secure2u.For users who are unable to verify their identity via MyKad or passport through the MAE app, ..

PUTRAJAYA - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that the spread of inaccurate information regarding oil price increases linked to the West Asian conflict is misleading the public and obscuring the true situation.He criticised certain quarters, including politicians, for making irresponsible statements that confuse rather than inform."There are comments from some politicians who speak hastily, offering half-truths and presenting them as absolute facts."They have only a partial ..

KUALA LANGAT - A man turned violent, swinging a weapon at police personnel and a patrol vehicle (MPV) in an incident at a seafood restaurant in Telok Mengkuang here on Tuesday.Kuala Langat district police chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said police received information about the incident at about 3.30pm from MPV personnel of Sector 4 Telok Panglima Garang.Following the report, a police team was dispatched to the scene to conduct further checks.Initial investigations revealed the ..

SHAH ALAM The growing trend of sharing prep or preparedness measures on social media amid concerns over potential shortages of essential goods is seen more as a precautionary step rather than a sign of public panic.Kuching University College i-CATS Economist Professor Datuk Dr Shazali Abu Mansor said such actions were reasonable following the conflict in West Asia, which could potentially affect global supply chains.He noted that concern among the public is normal, as any conflict involving ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The government is maintaining targeted subsidised fuel prices for the public and specific sectors despite volatility in the global oil market.The Ministry of Finance said the subsidised price of RON95 under the BudiMadaniProgramme (Budi95) will be maintained at RM1.99 per litre from April 9 to 15.It said the unsubsidised retail price of the fuel will increase by 40 sen to RM4.27 per litre."For diesel, the subsidised retail price in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will remain at RM2.15 ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A police corporal in the Ulu Tiram police station attack case told the High Court here, today, that he saw two of his colleagues killed in the May 17, 2024 incident.Corporal Mohd Khairul Azhar Abbi Paisa, 25, who was on duty at the station at the time, said that the late Constable Ahmad Azza Fahmi Azhar, 22, was killed after being attacked, while the late Constable Muhamad Syafiq Ahmad Said, 24, was fatally shot by the suspect, later identified as Radin Luqman Radin Imran, ..

MELAKA - Littering of cigarette butts remains the top offence under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672), accounting for more than 1,700 of the 2,154 Notices of Offence (NPK) issued, as of April 7.Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) chief executive officer Khalid Mohamed said the statistics reflect that the level of awareness among smokers regarding public cleanliness is still unsatisfactory."Out of the total number of cases, the ..

SHAH ALAM The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain affecting several areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah until 6pm on Wednesday.In a statement, MetMalaysia said the affected areas in the peninsula include Perlis, Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Kulim and Bandar Baharu), and Perak (Larut, Matang and Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim).The same warning was also issued for Pahang (Cameron ..