KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today successfully underwent an elective laparoscopic surgical procedure to treat an abdominal hernia (para-umbilical hernia).The Prime Minister's Medical Team head, Datuk Dr Asri Ranga Abdullah Ramaiah, said the procedure went smoothly under the care of a team of medical specialists.He said Anwar is currently undergoing physiotherapy and remains under the close supervision of the medical specialist team."The monitoring is aimed at ensuring ..

SHAH ALAM Registration is officially open for the National Innovation & Commercialisation Expo (Nice) 2026, a premier national platform designed to connect local researchers and innovators with industry leaders, investors and international market opportunities.Organised by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) with the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (Mranti) as the implementing agency, the event will take place from Aug 26 to 28 at the Kuala ..

SHAH ALAM - The Selangor state government plans to develop an integrated application, or super app, that brings together the services and complaint channels of the state's 12 local authorities (PBT), State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said.Ng said the initiative aims to speed up and simplify public dealings by providing access to various PBT services through a single platform."I take note of the proposal. Recently, we have also received feedback from ..

JOHOR BAHRU - Two boys, aged 11 and 12, who were reported missing yesterday, were found drowned in a dam at Jalan Murai 2, Taman Scientex, Pasir Gudang early today.They were identified as Mohamad Haikal Ramzi Mohamad Khairudi, 12, and Mohamad Adam Farish Arman, 11.Pasir Gudang Senior Operation Commander Deputy Fire Superintendent II Firdaus Ahmad said the body of the 12-year-old was found at 2.12 am in water about two metres deep, three metres from the riverbank."The 11-year-old boy's body was ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The success of Visit Selangor Year 2025 has provided a strong foundation for Visit Selangor Year 2026, which aims to attract nine million tourists and further strengthen Selangors position as a key gateway for regional tourism.Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that to support the target, the state government, through Tourism Selangor, would continue intensifying promotional efforts in domestic and international markets through campaigns including "Surprising ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Lembaga Tabung Hajis (TH) reform efforts are beginning to show results as the institutions investment performance and profit distribution have improved, with the distribution rate increasing to 3.5 per cent for the financial year of 2025.Putra Business School MBA Programme director Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff said the development forms part of THs reforms, including the implementation of the Royal Commission of Inquirys (RCI) recommendations."Currently, TH has started to record an ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is currently undergoing medical examinations and procedures prescribed by a team of medical specialists.In a statement today, the Prime Ministers Senior Press Secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said Anwar is expected to remain under observation for two days."Let us pray that the Prime Ministers examinations and procedures proceed smoothly and that he is granted lasting good health, enabling him to resume his duties as usual in the near future, ..

SHAH ALAM The use of advanced technology and modern scanning machines at airports is meaningless if the human factor operating them fails to uphold integrity.Defence and geostrategic analyst Muhamad Fuad Mat Noor said the training system and weaknesses in public sector governance should be reviewed and restructured to close security gaps at the countrys main entry points.He said regardless of how advanced the technology was, including artificial intelligence (AI) and electronic scanning ..

AS artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries and cyber threats grow more sophisticated, Malaysias next phase of digital development will depend not only on technological innovation but also on strengthening governance, building public trust and ensuring responsible use of technology.This was the key message at the International Regulatory Conference 2026, where regulators, policymakers and industry leaders gathered to discuss how Malaysia can remain competitive, resilient and innovative ..

KUALA LUMPUR As Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2026 came to a close, yesterday, the finale delivered an unforgettable celebration of local culture, street style and high fashion.Among the most anticipated showcases was the Seeni X Neonate collaboration, which kicked off the day with an electric, high-energy runway presentation.Inspired by the lively, bustling and colourful atmosphere of local Malaysian night markets, Neonate presented its latest collection entitled "Neo Market."The collection ..

KUALA TERENGGANU - Police arrested a man who allegedly acted aggressively and brandished a meat cleaver at a p-hailing worker at a petrol station on Jalan Pasir Panjang here yesterday afternoon.Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 55-year-old suspect was arrested at about 10pm last night at his home in Kampung Nibung here.He said investigations found that the incident was believed to have stemmed from the suspect's dissatisfaction, as he claimed the victim had taken too ..

KOTA KINABALU - Failure to shift the gear into the "P (Park) position while attempting to switch drivers caused a sports utility vehicle (SUV) to crash into the glass doors of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) Departure Hall last Friday.Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Shahrudin Mat Husain said the incident occurred at about 4.55pm after the 66-year-old woman driving the SUV stopped in the vehicle lane outside the KKIA terminal to pick up her son.He said the woman was attempting to ..

BATU PAHAT - The Johor State Religious Department (JAINJ) detained a married man and a divorcee for alleged khalwat (close proximity) at a hotel here at 11.30pm on Friday.JAINJ said in a statement that the man in his 30s and his partner in her 20s were detained during an anti-vice operation in the district.According to the statement, the arrest also led to the discovery of two bottles of performance enhancers and a condom."Before the arrest was made, enforcement officers knocked on the hotel ..

PUTRAJAYA - Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has urged aviation authorities and relevant agencies to review screening procedures and flight crew security management following the detention of a Malaysia Airlines co-pilot in Indonesia over alleged involvement in drug trafficking.He said the incident should serve as a serious wake-up call to identify and address any loopholes in the national aviation system while ensuring passengers and international tourists remain ..

GEORGE TOWN - An elderly couple and their granddaughter were injured after the Perodua Ativa they were travelling in was hit by a fallen tree in an incident at Jalan Macalister here today.Assistant Director of the Operations and Firefighting Division of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang John Sagun Francis said his department received an emergency call at 9:12am and following that, a team of eight members from the Jalan Perak Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) immediately went ..

AMPANG JAYA - A 12-year-old Rohingya girl has been reported missing after allegedly leaving her house to take out the trash at Jalan 26, Taman Putra, here on Friday.Ampang Jaya Police Department chief Assistant Commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid said police received a report regarding the victims disappearance at about 8.51pm on Saturday.He said the victim was identified as Sumaiya Khatun Shokut Ullah, aged 12 years and seven months."The girl left the house to take out the rubbish and was ..

LABUAN - Unregistered marriages can have serious implications on childrens rights and family welfare, including difficulties in obtaining birth certificates, accessing education and healthcare, as well as inheritance matters, said Minister in the Prime Ministers Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.He said there were still couples who had been living as husband and wife for decades without registering their marriages, while some had married outside their area or through unauthorised ..

KUANTAN - Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, founder and lifetime chairman of the Tunku Azizah Fertility Foundation (TAFF), expressed her deep sorrow over the passing of Jaden Samuel Desen, the first baby born through a TAFF initiative.According to a Facebook post by the Pahang Sultanate, the late Jaden, who passed away yesterday at the age of 20, held a special place in the history of TAFF as Her Royal Highnesss first grandchild to be born following in vitro ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Police are tracking the driver and passenger of a Perodua Alza following a viral video showing the passenger sticking part of their body out of the rear window while the vehicle was moving along the Kajang-Seremban Expressway.Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the 12-second video went viral on Threads, with the incident believed to have occurred at KM1 of the expressway towards Kajang.We received a report on the incident at 2.57 pm today, and the case is being ..

KLANG - Twenty-two Indonesian nationals are sentenced to two months in prison after pleading guilty to using fake identity cards as identification documents at the Klang magistrates court here on Friday.The accused comprised 21 women and one man, aged between 28 and 51, who were found to have committed an offence under Regulation 25(1)(e) of the National Registration Regulations 1990 (Amendment 2007).The National Registration Department (JPN), in a statement posted on its official Facebook ..

KUALA LUMPUR - At least three Indian social media influencers have alleged that they were victims of an ongoing cyberbullying and defamation campaign by a group of individuals.The first victim, B L Olivia Lopez, said more than two individuals had allegedly worked together to bully her by uploading videos, hosting TikTok live sessions and making various threatening, insulting, humiliating and baseless defamatory statements against her over the past six years.She said the alleged bullies had also ..

KUALA LUMPUR - MyKhas is not a personal entitlement for Members of Parliament. Instead, it is a special fund administered under the Prime Minister, disbursed directly to address the needs and welfare of the people within specific constituencies.PKR Information Chief and Communications Minister DatukSeri Fahmi Fadzil said this is consistent with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's emphasis that government allocations are for the benefit of the people and are not an exclusive right of any ..

SHAH ALAM - The Selangor state government will meet workers expected to be affected by the closure of television production operations at Panasonic AVC Networks Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PAVCKM) next week to discuss assistance and alternative employment opportunities.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the meeting would be conducted by State Human Resources, Poverty Alleviation, Indigenous & Minority Affairs Committee chairman V. Papparaidu, together with representatives from the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia recorded over 66,000 online scam cases with losses totalling approximately RM2.97 billion last year, highlighting the escalating threat posed by sophisticated syndicates exploiting digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) and social engineering, according to a crime prevention expert.Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) exco member and British Graduates Association Malaysia (BGAM) president Datuk Kamarudin Md Ali said scams have evolved from isolated ..

SHAH ALAM - Police confirmed the arrest of two local men following a report received regarding a podcast episode that allegedly touched on religious sensitivities.North Klang District Police Chief ACP Ramsay Embol said his department received the report on August 5 before the arrests of a freelance host and a businessman, aged in their 30s and 60s respectively, were carried out on Thursday."Police have received a report regarding a video clip of a podcast created by two individuals discussing ..

SHAH ALAM - A woman accused of posing as a babysitter and childcare worker to collect upfront payments from parents is believed to still be advertising her services online, despite a police report and allegations from multiple victims.The latest known case allegedly occurred just last Sunday, when a woman transferred RM950 to the suspect after engaging her to care for a child with special needs who requires tube feeding.Nur Fatin Syahirah Mohd Faizal, 28, one of the alleged victims, said the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Two suspects, believed to be foreigners, were killed in a shootout with police during an operation to rescue two kidnap victims at a house in Taman Amira, Telaga Bata, Alor Setar, Kedah, last night.Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said the incident occurred at about 8.40 pm when the suspects fired several shots at the Special Investigation Division (D9) team from the Bukit Aman CID."The raiding team returned fire in self-defence until the ..

KOTA BHARU - Corporal Mohamad Nur Hafiz Rahim, who was believed to have died from an electric shock in Beaufort, Sabah yesterday, was laid to rest at the Kampung Pangkal Kuang Muslim Cemetery in Ketereh here this morning.The remains of the 34-year-old were laid to rest after funeral prayers were held at his family home in Kampung Hutan Pasir here.His eldest sister, 34-year-old Nurlella Rahim, said her family expressed their appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for assisting in ..

PORT DICKSON - Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has allocated RM800,000 to the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) to plant 40,000 mangrove saplings under the My Brighter Green Initiative (MBGI) 2026, as part of its environmental conservation efforts and in support of the country's sustainability agenda.TNB senior network officer Ir Mahathir Nor Ismail said the programme, covering six locations nationwide, could absorb about 680 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCOe) annually, comparable to the ..

SHAH ALAM - A man has been arrested yesterday in Kampar to assist with investigations into allegations of physical abuse and sexual harassment against his two sons.Kampar District Police Chief Superintendent Mohamad Nazri Daud said the 51-year-old suspect was detained on August 5 after police received a report from the victims' school involving the teenagers, aged 14 and 18.According to police, one of the victims disclosed the alleged incidents to a school counselling teacher, stating the abuse ..

SANDAKAN - The Cabinet has given the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) two weeks to submit a comprehensive plan to strengthen airport security.Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move followed the Cabinet's concern over recent incidents that had affected the country's image and created the impression that there are weaknesses in airport security."The Cabinet takes a serious view of the incidents that have occurred, as they give the ..

KOTA KINABALU - A lady driver was injured after the sports utility vehicle (SUV) she was driving lost control before crashing into the departure hall entrance located on Level 3 of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) yesterday afternoon.The crash did not result in any injuries to other visitors or airport staff, but caused the glass door structures at the terminal entrance to shatter and severely damaged the front of the vehicle.The victim, who sustained minor injuries, was rushed to ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Bera Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob successfully underwent a leadless pacemaker insertion procedure at the National Heart Institute (IJN) on August 7.IJN stated that the former Prime Minister has been advised to rest following the procedure. Visits are currently restricted to immediate family members to support his recovery process and protect his privacy."IJN respectfully requests all parties to respect his and his family's privacy during this period. Any ..

MELAKA - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the management of the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) to provide a complete report regarding the proposed sale of a hotel owned by the agency, which was allegedly at a price far lower than the original purchase price.Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, revealed that he refused to sign the approval document for the sale after discovering that the hotel was to be sold for 100 million British pounds, whereas it had been ..

KOTA KINABALU - The remains of three police officers who died believed to be from electrocution outside the Weston Police Station, Beaufort, yesterday afternoon were brought out from the Forensic Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (HQE) at 2:55 pmtoday to be sent back to their respective hometowns.The post-mortem process, which began at 8:30 am, concluded at 12:00 pmbefore proceeding with documentation procedures to allow all the remains to be transported to their respective ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) has dismantled a flying passport syndicate with the arrest of three suspects at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) in Gelang Patah, Johor, yesterday, said Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban.He said the operation, which began at 10 am, involved a team of officers and personnel from the Putrajaya Immigration headquarters Intelligence and Special Operations Division and Johor JIM."This success was the result of follow-up ..

SHAH ALAM - University of Wollongong Malaysia (UOW Malaysia) is bringing together students, industry leaders and food enthusiasts through its International Food Festival 2026 today, using the event as a platform to promote cross-cultural learning and strengthen industry collaboration.Beyond showcasing international cuisine, the event provides students with hands-on industry experience, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in a real- world environment alongside hospitality and ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Immigration Department (JIM) will ensure that immigration procedures involving visas and related passes at the country's entry points run smoothly during the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this October.Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the department would work closely with the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) to ensure clearance procedures at the country's entry points are carried out ..

KOTA KINABALU The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has seized 348 tonnes of frozen chicken and pork stored in 12 containers at Sepanggar Port, with the shipment valued at RM3.42 million.The seizure followed the detention of 14 containers in July involving goods worth nearly RM3 million after inspections found the products were believed to have been imported from China and Hong Kong.Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd ..

WASHINGTON - At least 300 children have reportedly been killed in the Gaza Strip in the 300 days since a ceasefire was announced last October.It warned that violence and humanitarian conditions continue to put children at severe risk."A ceasefire that leaves an average of one child dead each and every day is failing children."With hundreds more children injured, many severely, children in Gaza are still waiting for the end to the violence they were promised, said UNICEF Regional Director for ..