SHAH ALAM - Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) began implementing a multi-tier burial method for bodies without next of kin at the Raudhatul Sakinah Islamic Cemetery (TPIRS) in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday.In a statement, Jawi said the pilot project was part of efforts to optimise the use of increasingly limited space at Islamic cemeteries in Kuala Lumpur.It said the project also involved the use of a pulley system developed by the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department ..

MELAKA - Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) announced eight candidates who will contest in the 16th Melaka State Election on Nov 14.Among those who will be contesting are the former Dewan Negara deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad for the Kelebang state constituency; a new face who is also a medical expert, Datin Seri Dr Asmah Samat for the Pantai Kundor state constituency; and the former Pengkalan Batu assemblyman Datuk Norhizam Hassan Baktee, who is returning to contest in ..

SEREMBAN - A 74-year-old man was killed after the Perodua Myvi he was driving was swept away by floodwaters while travelling along a road near a drain beside Sungai Kampung Kundur Hulu here in Rembau on Thursday night.Rembau Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) senior operations commander Mohamad Khairul Yahaya said it received an emergency call from the victim's son at 9.20pm."The rescue team, with assistance from the Water Rescue Team (PPDA) from the Teluk Kemang BBP, managed to extricate the ..

SHAH ALAM - Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim did not have an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Hinggap on Thursday.This was confirmed by Menteri Besars Press Secretary Mohd Fasha Musthafa to Sinar via WhatsApp."Today, the Menteri Besar did not have an audience with the ruler. He is carrying out his usual duties," he said briefly.Sinar previously reported that Ismail were said to have an audience with Tuanku ..

GUA MUSANG - Firefighters had to carry the body of a woman for approximately four kilometres (km) along the railway tracks after the only road to Kampung Serian Batu 11 here was flooded following heavy rain last night.Gua Musang Fire and Rescue Station chief Senior Assistant Fire Officer Muhammad Azrul Izzham Zulkifli said the operation involved four firemen with the assistance of four members of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM).He said the team had to walk two kilometres to enter the ..

SHAH ALAM The Selangor state government has proposed the construction of a fully elevated stretch along Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari here to resolve traffic congestion.Selangor State Infrastructure and Agriculture Exco Datuk Ir Izham Hashim said the construction of the elevated route stretching from the section before the Green Hill junction up to the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) is seen as capable of easing vehicle flow, although it requires further study due to its high cost.He ..

SHAH ALAM - The government has been urged to find a temporary alternative to Waze after the TuJu navigation application was disabled, leaving 1.7 million civil servants uncertain about which navigation service to use.DAP Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng called for an open tender to enable local youth to develop a more effective road navigation application that meets the needs of users nationwide.He said he had received complaints from civil servants who were confused about the governments decision to ..

KUALA LUMPUR - MCA Public Services and Complaints Department and the Council of Datuk-Datuk Malaysia (MDDM) have raised the alarm over a new breed of scammers utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to generate fake royal titles and photographs with national leaders to deceive the public into fraudulent investment schemes.MCA Public Services and Complaints Department Head Datuk Seri Michael Chong Ten Soo highlighted a recent case involving a woman who goes by the name Yang Xiao Ying or Datuk ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is reviewing the need for further regulatory measures on online gaming platforms, including Roblox, to enhance child protection against digital safety risks.Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said MCMC, together with the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF), is currently studying online gaming trends and associated risks, including user-to-user interactions, in-game content, and ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's creative industry continues to gain momentum, with local films and animation recording strong box office earnings and expanding their reach into international markets.Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) data as of Oct 8 showed that 17 films under the Mandatory Screening Scheme had generated combined box office receipts of RM129.86 million.Among the highest- grossing films were Tarung: Unforgiven ..

KUALA LUMPUR The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) may suspend or revoke a petrol stations Control of Supplies Act (CSA) licence in Nibong Tebal, Penang, if it is found to have misused the BUDI MADANI fuel subsidy.Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said action could be taken under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 if the station breached its licensing conditions, including by manipulating transaction records or misappropriating government ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian girl group Dolla has achieved a new milestone in its musical career with its European debut at The A Music Festival in Paris, France, recently.The performance at Paris Event Centre drew an audience of about 2,000, including fans from France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, with the trio comprising Angel, Sabronzo and Tabby performing 12 songs. The setlist included Ugly, Impikan, Bad, the unreleased All Over You, and Bad Girls Like You, featuring Thai singer ..

KUALA KANGSAR - The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, has warned members of the Dewan Negara Perak and dignitaries of the Royal Court against misusing the Rulers name, royal influence and their titles for personal gain, financial profit or business opportunities.His Royal Highness also urged them not to allow themselves to be used to assist parties in an improper or questionable manner, or to exert undue pressure on anyone."Shun corruption, the abuse of power and any conduct that might give ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Forty countries have recorded the arrest of Malaysian citizens in drug-related cases, with intensified enforcement in those countries among the factors driving greater attention to such offences, said Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.He said Malaysia is working to clarify the situation with those countries, given its perceived high numbers in drug cases, which in turn have prompted tighter enforcement abroad.He also noted that cross-border drug smuggling ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Bill has been completed and will be submitted to the Cabinet in the near future, with plans for it to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat by early 2027.Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the Bill would establish a legal framework requiring parties involved in developing, providing or using AI systems to take appropriate responsibility for identifying, assessing and managing potential risks.He said the proposed legislation would ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Navigation applications such as Waze could expose users location data and daily routines, potentially creating privacy and national security risks if the information is accessed or misused by unauthorised parties.Prof Dr Zuriati Ahmad Zukarnain, of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, said information shared through navigation apps, including starting points, destinations and travel patterns, could be recorded by the systems.She ..

KUALA LUMPUR A total of 329,414 teachers nationwide have received artificial intelligence (AI) training as the Education Ministry prepares to introduce AI literacy into the school curriculum next year.Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the training was ongoing to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to use AI safely and ethically.She said preparing teachers was essential to ensure that no child was left behind as AI became more widely used in education.Teachers must not be left to ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Home Ministry has decided to redeploy Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), where he previously served.Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the decision concerning Shuhaily, who was seconded to AKPS, was made last week."He was a police officer seconded to AKPS. So, we are returning him to the police force. The police will decide on his next assignment."We ..

KOTA BHARU A total of 100 investigation papers have been opened into illegal mining activities in Kelantan following 104 integrated enforcement operations conducted from 2024 to September 2026.Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said 51 cases remained under investigation, while the other 49 had been resolved.He said all cases were investigated under Section 158 of the Kelantan State Minerals Enactment 2001.Mohamed Fadzli was responding to a question from Nik Bahrum Nik Abdullah ..

KUALA LUMPUR Malaysias monthly petroleum subsidy bill fell to about RM3 billion between June and August, from a peak of nearly RM5 billion in March and April, but the government still expects its annual fuel subsidy expenditure to reach RM40 billion.The Finance Ministry said the subsidy burden had risen sharply amid higher global crude oil prices following the conflict in the Middle East, putting pressure on government finances.The government has faced significant fiscal pressure as the global ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The perception of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has shifted significantly compared to a decade ago, driven by a growing awareness of its potential for future careers.Head of the National TVET Council (MTVET) secretariat Ts Dr Azmir Mohd Yunus, said the rising interest in such programmes is evidenced by the number of applications for admission to vocational institutions, starting as early as age 16."If we look at the statistics, there has been a ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Perikatan Nasional (PN) has applied to the High Court for leave to begin committal proceedings against the Registrar of Societies Malaysia (RoS) over its decision to cancel the coalition's registration while a related court application was still pending.Court documents filed on Tuesday show the application was made ex parte, or without notice to the other party.Five leaders from PN component parties are named as applicants, led by secretary- general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin ..

SHAH ALAM - Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has urged the public once again to stop sending donations to his personal bank account as he works to distribute the funds already received.He said some people were still sending money to his account despite his earlier request for donations to stop.I am very grateful that, to this day, there are still kind-hearted people sending donations to my account, even though I had previously requested that no more money be transferred to it.I ask ..

KUANTAN - A man died after he was believed to have been trapped in a machine while carrying out maintenance work at a paper mill in Bentong Industrial Park, Karak, near Bentong, last night.Bentong acting district police chief DSP Azmi Mahmod said police received a call through the MERS 999 emergency system at 11.56 pm, following which a team from the Bentong District Criminal Investigation Division and Karak Police Station was dispatched to the scene.He said an inspection found that the victim, ..

SHAH ALAM The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) is investigating 510 companies suspected of involvement in bid-rigging cartels linked to tenders worth more than RM3 billion.Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the cases involved tenders in both the public and private sectors.He said MyCC had issued a proposed decision against 18 enterprises on Oct 13, 2026, over their alleged involvement in bid-rigging.The case involved alleged collusion among several ..

SHAH ALAM - The desire for fame, online recognition and power over victims may drive some perpetrators to record or livestream their own acts of violence, as social media increasingly rewards shocking content with views and engagement, psychologists say.Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) counselling psychology expert Associate Professor Dr Fauziah Mohd Saad said perpetrators might record or livestream violence to gain attention, recognition and a sense of dominance, with some potentially ..

SHAH ALAM - All schools in Selangor will operate as usual tomorrow, with students encouraged to wear face masks as a precaution against the haze, according to the Selangor State Education Department.In a statement today, the department said parents and guardians who were concerned about their children's health could choose not to send them to school but must inform the school authorities.It also urged all parties to prioritise the health and safety of students and school staff amid the ..

SHAH ALAM Approved engineering plans alone may not be enough to ensure the safety of hillside developments, as extreme rainfall, inadequate drainage and poor slope maintenance can increase the risk of landslides, experts warn following a fatal incident in Paya Terubong, Penang.Geologist Professor Dr Azmi Hassan said hillside development risks could be managed through proper engineering, but extreme weather and unpredictable natural conditions meant that safety could not be guaranteed by ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of eight states and two Federal Territories, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 8pm today.In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the warning covered the whole of Melaka, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.In Perak, the affected areas are Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang and Muallim, while in Pahang, they are Cameron Highlands, Lipis, Jerantut and Raub.In ..

ALOR SETAR - Police have arrested a 50-year-old local man in connection with an investigation into a caricature allegedly insulting the police that went viral on social media.In a statement today, Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the 50-year-old self-employed man was detained outside Menara Seri Wilayah P2a in Putrajaya yesterday.He said police received a report on Oct 25 concerning a post uploaded by the owner of a Facebook account."The post depicted a caricature of two uniformed ..

JOHOR BAHRU Three men and two women were detained on suspicion of khalwat after Johor Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAINJ) enforcement officers raided a condominium unit at about 9.35am on Tuesday.In a statement, JAINJ said the officers presented a warrant before entering the unit on the 11th floor, with the cooperation of the condominiums security guards.A man opened the door after officers had knocked for about five minutes. However, he attempted to close it after the officers ..

KUALA LUMPUR The lawyer representing Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) Director-General Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has questioned why a former police officer's allegation of assault dating back to 2015 has resurfaced only after more than a decade.Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali questioned the timing of the allegations, which concern an incident said to have occurred when Shuhaily was serving as Hilir Perak district police chief and whether the latest development could ..

SHAH ALAM Police have arrested a man suspected of masterminding a vehicle and property scam involving the alleged misuse of photographs of the Raja Muda of Selangor, with total losses estimated at RM1.42 million.Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the 40-year-old suspect was arrested in Johor Bahru at about 5pm on Tuesday following intelligence gathering into 26 police reports received nationwide since 2023.During the arrest, the suspect was found hiding at an acquaintances residence ..

KLANG - A motorcyclist was killed after being run over by a trailer in an incident along Jalan Pintasan Pelabuhan Barat here on Wednesday.South Klang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Lim Jit Huey said the incident occurred at about 9am and involved a 37-year-old man who was riding alone from Klang towards West Port.He said preliminary investigations found that the victim's motorcycle collided with the right side of a four-wheel-drive vehicle that was travelling in the emergency ..

KUALA LUMPUR - There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible for fires in Indonesia, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said.He said NRES and the Plantation and Commodities Ministry had examined allegations that Malaysian companies were involved in burning activities in Indonesia."Based on our assessment to date, there is no conclusive evidence confirming that Malaysian-linked plantation ..

KANGAR - All 11 suspects detained following the death of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officer during an operation on Monday are being investigated for murder, said Kedah and Perlis Maritime director First Admiral Maritime Romli Mustafa.He said the detainees, who are suspected of being undocumented migrants from Myanmar and Thailand, are being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code, as the case involves more than just immigration offences."Following further checks, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A flight attendant, who was previously charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, was brought before the Magistrate's Court here today and charged with the murder of a maintenance company supervisor.Mohd Iman Nafiz Fong Mohd Sabirin, 26, nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate M.S. Arunjothy.No plea was recorded as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.Mohd Iman Nafiz is charged with murdering Faris Irfan Fazli, 29, on the Sultan ..

JOHOR BAHRU - The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) detained a Malaysian couple suspected of attempting to take nearly RM3 million in undeclared cash out of the country at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex here yesterday.AKPS deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Mohd Nasaruddin M. Nasir said the couple, aged 41 and 42, were detained at about 11.40 am while passing through the vehicle inspection zone heading towards ..

KUALA LUMPUR A total of 56,304 pieces of harmful and fake online content were taken down by service providers between Jan 1, 2023, and Oct 15 this year, accounting for 86 per cent of the 65,680 requests submitted.Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) investigated 546 cases involving fake content under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) during the same period.She said regulatory and ..

SEPANG - Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is eyeing a review of MotoGP ticket prices and track rental charges to boost revenue, cover rising operating costs and help fund its share of the championships hosting rights fees.SIC chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif said the circuit would also develop additional income sources amid rising operating costs."Hopefully, we will review the prices and ensure that any increase does not burden fans too much. But we need to review prices because ..