SHAH ALAM - Renowned economist Datuk Dr Madeline Berma died at her residence in Bandar Baru Bangi, today.The 64-year-old Sarawakian left behind a legacy defined by scholarship, compassion and tireless advocacy for the underserved.News of her passing was shared by her colleagues and friends, including economist Professor Tan Sri Noor Azlan Ghazali, who paid tribute on Facebook.I have lost a friend and a scholar who fought for human dignity, particularly in the eradication of poverty. Her ..

JOHOR BAHRU Sinar Daily has successfully collaborated with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to organise a media relationship management workshop aimed at giving students and staff practical insight into how the media operates in real-world settings.Held on Dec 18, the workshop brought together media practitioners from Sinar Daily and members of the UTM community to explore best practices in handling the media with integrity, managing issues and crises and communicating clearly under ..

IPOH - Six residential units at the National Garden Apartment Flats on Jalan Sultan Nazrin Shah were almost completely destroyed, while four terrace houses at Kampung Kuala Pari Hilir near Menglembu were damaged in two separate fires on Monday.Perak Fire and Rescue Department Acting Assistant Director of Operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said that in the first incident, an emergency call was received at 1.49 pm and upon arrival, firefighters found three apartment units ablaze before the fire ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded a statement from a former minister suspected of receiving RM5 million in bribes and a Lamborghini in connection with billboard projects and land transfer in the federal capital.According to a source, the former minister presented himself at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya today to have his statement recorded, and investigators are currently tracing the source of payment for the luxury vehicle."For the land transfer ..

SHAH ALAM - A telecommunications tower in Sungai Perak and ongoing service interruptions in Tioman have left residents facing connectivity issues.The incidents have affected mobile phone calls, internet access and essential communication services in these areas.In Sungai Perak, the blaze at a telecommunication tower disrupted services for multiple providers, impacting nearby villages and even the NorthSouth Expressway (Plus) rest and service area.Meanwhile, Tioman has experienced more than 10 ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an appeal against the High Court ruling that dismissed his judicial review application over an alleged addendum order said to allow him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.His lawyer, Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee, confirmed that a notice of appeal was filed at the Court of Appeal on Dec 24.He said that an appeal related to Najibs 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case would also be filed soon ..

KOTA BHARU - The perception that drug addiction affects only the poor or underprivileged is inaccurate, as it can occur among people of all economic backgrounds.Kelantan National Association for the Prevention of Drug Abuse (Pemadam) chairman Zamakhshari Muhamad said the perception has long existed within society."We are often led to believe that drug addiction only affects the poor, but in reality, even those who are financially well-off can fall victim to it."Some become involved due to life ..

KANGAR - The official notification of the casual vacancies for the Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji seats in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly was submitted to the Election Commission (EC) today.Perlis State Assembly Speaker Russele Eizan said the notice was handed over at the EC Perlis office here at about noon.Russele said the notice also informed the EC of the reasons and necessity for holding by-elections in the three constituencies for the commissions consideration."I leave everything ..

SHAH ALAM - A case of alleged abuse involving babies at a nursery in Taman Desa Petaling has ignited fury nationwide, after disturbing footage showing infants being mistreated surfaced on social media.The incident has left many parents shaken and enraged, as police confirmed the arrest of a caregiver linked to the case while investigations continue.What happened at the nurseryThe case came to light after videos allegedly showing infants being physically abused by a nursery caregiver began ..

SHAH ALAM - Datuk Seri Najib Razak can only submit an application for a royal pardon in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) charges after he has been convicted and the sentence has been finally determined by the courts.Lawyer Muhammad Hasif Hasan said under legal principles, a royal pardon may only be sought after the former prime minister has been sentenced and all appeal processes have been exhausted, particularly following a decision by the Federal Court.He said an ..

JASIN - A motorcyclist was killedand another was injured after their motorcycles collided with a cow crossing the road on the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin (AMJ) Highway at Serkam last night.Jasin police chief, Supt Lee Robert, said they received a report about the accident at around 11 pm and found that it involved two male motorcyclists, both aged 25, travelling from Merlimau to Jasin"Initial investigations found that both victims were travelling in the same direction when a cow suddenly ..

SHAH ALAM Jellybean, the well-loved influencer cat from Johan And His Cats, passes away suddenly on Nov 25, leaving fans and followers mourning the loss of one of Malaysias most recognisable feline personalities on social media.The news was shared by owner Johan Eskandar Mohd Najib through an Instagram post after more than a month of keeping the matter private.He said Jellybean died unexpectedly despite being in good health and showing no signs of illness.While Jellybean was healthy, had just ..

ALOR GAJAH Three car owners paid the price for parking their vehicles on the road shoulder after their cars were sideswiped by a trailer that failed to negotiate a bend in an incident at the Ayer Keroh Overpass Rest and Service Area (R&R;) on Sunday.The incident occurred between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.Several videos of the incident that went viral on social media showed two Perodua Alzas and a Proton Iriz sustaining scratches and damage to the left side of the vehicles.Based on the footage, the cars ..

KUALA LUMPUR - When a medical emergency reached its most critical point and standard treatments had failed, hope could feel distant. Yet, at Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), those moments were often where the fight for recovery truly began.In advanced cardiac and respiratory care, the most defining decisions were made in intensive care units (ICUs), where patients arrived with rapidly failing hearts, lungs and other vital organs.At this stage, survival no longer depends on routine treatment ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Despite being diagnosed with cancer, Juliana Razid did not give up on building a family and having children. Instead, she persevered through a long course of treatment before finally being blessed with a baby girl after nearly 11 years of waiting.Juliana, 43, was diagnosed with mucinous carcinoma, a rare form of breast cancer that accounts for only one to two per cent of cases and typically affects older women or those nearing menopause, after she detected a lump in her right ..

SHAH ALAM Datuk Seri Najib Razak may only be released from prison in 2043 if he fails at all stages of appeal, including at the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court.Based on current calculations, the former Prime Minister, who was born on July 23, 1953, would be about 90 years old by then if he is required to serve the full prison sentence imposed on him.On Friday, the Putrajaya High Court sentenced the former Pekan MP to 15 years imprisonment and imposed a RM11.38 billion fine after finding ..

KUALA LUMPUR - In todays borderless digital age, social media platforms such as TikTok, X, YouTube and WhatsApp are no longer unfamiliar territory for children and teenagers.These platforms have become their preferred spaces for play and entertainment, learning, information-seeking and social interaction. It is not an exaggeration to say that many of them are "growing up faster in the virtual world than in real life.Children as young as four, for instance, are already exposed to global ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says he remains steadfast in pursuing his legal rights, stressing that his struggle is driven by principle rather than vengeance and is aimed at upholding justice and the rule of law.He said this in a letter that was read out by his lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah after the High Court sentenced him to 15 years' jail and imposed a total fine of RM11.4 billion after finding him guilty on four counts of abuse of power and 21 ..

PUTRAJAYA Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razaks lead counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, described the High Courts guilty verdict in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case as the most unprecedented loss of his nearly 50-year legal career.This is probably the first case in my almost 50 years in the law where I lost every single point. There isnt even a small point that I won, zero.If this were football, they scored 100 goals and we scored zero. Its a perfect result for the ..

PUTRAJAYA - The High Court here today sentenced Datuk Seri Najib Razak to 15 years in jail and imposed a total fine of RM11.4 billion after finding him guilty on four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering involving RM2.3 billion in funds linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).The verdict was handed down by Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, who previously presided over the 1MDB trial at the High Court. He has since been elevated to the Federal Court.For the four ..

PUTRAJAYA The court judgment on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case is not a moment for celebration or pride but instead reflects the fulfilment of trust and the responsibility of enforcement institutions toward the nation.Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said this achievement was the result of the continuous commitment of the investigation and prosecution teams, who have worked tirelessly since the investigation began in July 2015."The ..

PUTRAJAYA The Kuala Lumpur High Court says former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was not someone who could have been easily misled by the management of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).Judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah said on Friday that the court rejected the defences claim that Najib, 72, had been misled by the national strategic company, leading to the charges against him.Najib is not a villager. In fact, at the material time he was the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister and ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was today found guilty on four charges of abusing his power and 21 counts of money laundering involving RM2.3 billion from1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds.The verdict was handed down by Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, who previously presided over the 1MDB trial at the High Court. He has since been elevated to the Federal Court.He found the prosecution had succeeded in proving every one of the 25 charges against ..

PUTRAJAYA Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was found guilty by the High Court on Friday of four charges of abusing his position to commit corruption involving 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds amounting to RM2.3 billion between 2011 and 2014.Trial judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah (now a Federal Court judge), who was presiding at the Palace of Justice here, delivered the decision after finding that the defence representing Najib, 72, had failed to raise reasonable doubt ..

KAJANG - Police have taken down the largest international drug syndicate ever uncovered in Malaysia, seizing 6.2 tonnes of narcotics with an estimated street value of RM1.04 billion in a Klang Valley raid last month.Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the operation codenamed Op Gaharu 2.0 was conducted on Dec 21 following the arrest of six individuals, including three women, in an earlier phase on Dec 16.He said the first raid on Dec ..

KANGAR - The Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Russele Eizan will formally notify the Election Commission (EC) next week of the unexpected vacancies involving three seats.Russele said the state assembly has 21 days to inform the EC following yesterdays announcement that the Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji seats had fallen vacant."We need some time to complete several matters before submitting the formal notification to the EC," he told Bernama today.At a press conference at the Seri ..

PUTRAJAYA Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who gathered outside the Palace of Justice today, have vehemently denied allegations that they were financially induced to attend, maintaining that their presence was entirely voluntary.According to reports by The Star, the assembly created a spirited atmosphere outside the court complex, with supporters chanting slogans such as "Hidup Bossku," "Bebas Najib," and "1Malaysia."Those in attendance insisted they had made their ..

PUTRAJAYA - The trial judge in the RM2.3 billion 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case against Datuk Seri Najib Razak has found that an unequivocal nexus existed between the former prime minister and fugitive financier Low Taek Jho (Jho Low), as evidenced from multiple witness testimonies presented during the trial.This key finding was delivered by former High Court Judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, who has since been elevated to the Federal Court, as he read his judgment in the landmark ..

PUTRAJAYA The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled today that four letters submitted as evidence of purported donations from the Saudi Arabian royal family were "forgeries."These letters were key to the defence of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in his trial involving four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering involving RM2.3 billion in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds.Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, presiding at the Palace of Justice, noted that the ..

TAMPIN - A 51-year-old man was charged in the Magistrates Court here today with the murder of Suri Narudin, whose body was discovered in a bag buried behind a house near Rembau.Zainizan Zainal nodded in understanding after the charge was read before Magistrate Mohamad Redza Azhar Rezali. No plea was recorded, however, as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.The unrepresented man is accused of murdering Suri, 53, behind a house at Jalan Pedas Linggi, Rembau, between Dec 7 ..

BUTTERWORTH - A man was charged at the Magistrates Court here today with two counts of murdering his mother and adopted sister in a house fire two weeks ago.Daniel Qayyum Kamalrolzlan, 23, nodded in understanding when the charges were read out, but no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.He is accused of murdering Hayani Yaakob, 51, and a six-year-old girl at a house in Taman Teluk Air Tawar here at 9.45am on Dec 10.The charges were framed under Section ..

KUALA LUMPUR - An elderly woman and her son died in a fire at an apartment in Dato Senu People's Housing Project (PPR), Sentul here, this morning.Kuala Lumpur JBPM Operations Centre in a statement said it received a call about the incident at 7.18am."The victims, an82-year-old woman and her son, a 58-year- old man were found in the toilet and were confirmed dead by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM)," the statement said.The fire caused 40 per cent damage to the residential unit.Firefighting ..

KUALA BERANG - A female teacher lost RM144,152 after falling victim to a scam by a man posing as an officer from the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) last November.Hulu Terengganu police chief Supt Sharudin Abdul Wahab said the 56-year-old victim was contacted on Nov 17 by the suspect, who alleged that she was involved in the circulation of fake government aid links and money laundering activities.He said the suspect instructed the victim to hand over her ATM card and PIN, purportedly for ..

KUALA LUMPUR Popular tourist hotspots around Jalan Bukit Bintang were found littered with rubbish following Christmas night celebrations, triggering concerns over public hygiene and the capitals international image.Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) stated that the indiscriminate disposal of rubbish by irresponsible individuals has negatively impacted the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of the city centre.DBKL deployed cleaning crews to carry out immediate restoration works to ensure the ..

SHAH ALAM - The High Courts decision on Datuk Seri Najib Razaks bid to enforce an alleged royal addendum has gone well beyond the fate of the former prime minister.Legal experts said it drew a clear line on how far courts can go in reviewing clemency-related decisions and how strictly constitutional procedures must be followed.At the heart of the ruling is the issue of judicial limits and constitutional compliance, particularly under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, which governs the ..

SHAH ALAM - Taobao Malaysia has formed a strategic partnership with Foodie Media and W Talent Academy to grow creator-led commerce, focusing on affiliate marketing and livestream shopping.The Alibaba Group-owned e-commerce platform formalised the collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Good Foodie Media Sdn Bhd a subsidiary of Foodie Media Berhad and W Talent Academy Sdn Bhd, to strengthen Malaysias creator-commerce ecosystem.The collaboration aims to widen income ..

PUTRAJAYA Datuk Seri Najib Razak is set to hear the decision today on the final criminal case at the trial stage against him. Trial Judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah (now a Federal Court judge), who is presiding at the Palace of Justice, is expected to deliver the decision at around 9am.Unlike the SRC International case, which saw the former prime minister convicted and currently serving a prison sentence, the RM2.3 billion 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case carries far greater legal, ..

PUTRAJAYA -"We turn to Allah SWT, hoping that Datuk Seri Najib Razak will be freed and that his case will be dropped today."That was the heartfelt message from one of Najib's loyal supporters, Raidah Rashid, 65, fondly known as Kak Roy, when met by reporters outside the Federal Court here while awaiting the decision of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case involving Najib.Raidah said she and her friends from the "Friends of Najib" group gathered at the court compound as early as 6.45am ..

PUTRAJAYA - Selangor recorded the highest Basic Expenditure for Decent Living (PAKW) indices across all household sizes, according to new official data.The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) released its Cost of Living Indicators 2024, introducing the PAKW Index as a new measure.Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis were among the states with the lowest index values, indicating a lower cost to maintain a decent standard of living.Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the analysis ..

KUALA LUMPUR - To safeguard banking accounts against cyber threats, the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) urged customers to ensure that their web browsers and mobile devices are running the latest versions to protect against cyber vulnerabilities and scams.In a joint statement, the associations said that by updating their web browsers and mobile devices to the latest versions, customers will receive the ..