PUTRAJAYA - The Education Ministry (MOE) is conducting a thorough investigation into an error involving the display of the Jalur Gemilang in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Results Analysis Report that was distributed today. The ministry said immediate and firm action has been taken against all those involved. "This negligence is unacceptable as the Jalur Gemilang is a symbol of national pride and sovereignty," it said in a statement. The MOE also apologised for the error and instructed that ..

SHAH ALAM - Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza has come forward to address public concerns following her appearance at the Health Ministrys Raya open house on Wednesday. The award-winning singer clarified via Instagram that her performance at the event was entirely voluntary and done without any payment. "I came as a guest, not a performing artiste. I did not ask for any payment. I feel it is important for me to explain this as I don't want untruths being spread about this. I dont see this (slander) as ..

TUARAN The search for an autistic child who went missing last Sunday ended tragically when his body was found caught on bamboo trees along the bank of the Tamparuli River here on Thursday. The body of five-year-old Muhammad Aniq Faiz Muhammad Ashraf was discovered at 12.20pm by the search and rescue (SAR) team conducting the operation. Tuaran Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Mohamad Nor Amit said the SAR operation, which entered its fifth day, began at 8.35am. The SAR, in collaboration with ..

PUTRAJAYA - More than half, or 57.8 per cent, of 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates did not sit for the examination, with work cited as the main reason. Education director-general Datuk Azman Adnan said among the reasons for working were family financial pressure, lifestyle choices and other factors. Based on a review by the Education Ministry (MoE), other contributing reasons included family-related issues (35.5 per cent), health problems (4.7 per cent), and several more. Azman ..

SHAH ALAM - Three prominent Malaysian political veterans Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, 81, Tan Sri Rais Yatim, 83, and Tun Musa Hitam, 91, have been considered as the most qualified candidated to be appointed as Malaysias next Ambassador to the United States (US), thanks to their extensive diplomatic and governmental experience. Political analyst Mujibu Abd Muis said their strong track record in international relations and negotiation during past government roles made them well-qualified for the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Ramli Ngah Talib, has been appointed as the ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang, effective May 1, 2025. He received the instrument of appointment from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during the Presentation of the Instrument of Appointment Ceremony at Dewan Singgahsana Kecil, Istana Negara, here today. At the ceremony, Rahim, 84, was also conferred the Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara (SMN) award which carries the title Tun. Ramlis ..

SHAH ALAM - In response to the growing threat of online scams, TikTok Shop and the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) have rolled out the #ShopSafe tips as part of a wider awareness campaign aimed at helping Malaysians shop more safely online. The initiative focused on educating the public on how to spot and avoid scams, particularly those that happen outside legitimate platforms. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali expressed optimism about the collaboration, emphasising the need to ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to continue the process of giving his statement to assist in the investigation into the corruption and money laundering case he is facing. The vehicle carrying the ninth Prime Minister arrived at 11am before entering the MACC headquarters. This is the eighth time he is giving statements to MACC. Last Tuesday, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam ..

SHAH ALAM The nation's judiciary is heading for a major transition, with nine out of the countrys 14 top judges due to retire this year after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 66. Among the four of the judiciarys key figures set to retire were Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim and Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli. All eyes are now on ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The decision on the appeal of Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman against his conviction and sentence for abetting criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering involving Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) funds will be known on June 25. This was announced by deputy public prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin when contacted by reporters today, while lawyer Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik representing Syed Saddiq confirmed the ..

TAPAH - The Ayer Kuning state by-election campaign is entering its final phase, with just one day left before the 31,316 voters head to the polls this Saturday. Voters are expected to weigh several factors in making their decision, including the candidates personal qualities, their ability to deliver on manifesto promises, and the local and national issues highlighted throughout the campaign. Political analyst Prof Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed observed that voters in the constituency are more ..

SHAH ALAM - The contract of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, 62, is expected to end this June, sparking speculation over who will be appointed as his successor. Razarudin has held the top police post on a two-year contract since 2023. Among the potential candidates seen as possible successors to Razarudin if his contract is not extended were Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIGP) Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, 59; Department of Internal Security and Public ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Amidst a packed schedule spanning Turkiye and the United Kingdom, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof was not spared from experiencing a tense moment while in Istanbul, when a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the city earlier on Wednesday. In a Facebook post, Fadillah revealed that the earthquake hit while he and his delegation were at Istanbul Airport, preparing to depart for London to continue their official visit in the UK. As a precaution, the group was promptly ..

PETALING JAYA - The Malaysian-Asean Youth Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit 2025 is set to take place on May 10 at The Secret Garden, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, under the theme Enhancing Inclusivity and Sustainability, with the launch of a new model called Way Forward. It aims to boost youth-led, public-private-partnership (PPP) collaboration in advancing the SDGs. The summit is a collaborative effort between the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Sustainable Development Goals ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A man lost five fingers on his left hand after being attacked by five individuals armed with machetes and swords. The incident occurred early this morning in front of a restaurant along Jalan PJS 1 in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor. Subang Jaya Police Chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said they dispatched police officers to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 1.54am. "Investigations revealed that at the time of the incident, the victim and several friends were ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 18 victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya are still being treated in health facilities as of today, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said that 132 victims who sought treatment at government and private hospitals have been discharged as of noon today. "We are grateful that there is no fatality and also nobody is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), he told reporters after officiating the launch of the ..

PETALING JAYA - An investigating officer in Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matins murder case told the Sessions Court here today that the probe into the autistic child's parents, Ismanira Abdul Manaf and Zaim Ikhwan Zahari, was not conducted frivolously nor to target the two accused. ASP Mohd Hafizee Ismail, 38, who previously served as the senior criminal investigating officer at the Petaling Jaya Police Headquarters, said this during cross-examination by lawyer Haresh Mahadevan, who represents the couple. ..

KULAI A teenager was brought before the magistrate's court here today to face charges of editing and possessing pornographic material, as well as editing an image of a 17-year-old girl using artificial intelligence (AI). The 16-year- old boy pleaded not guilty after the charges were read before magistrate R.Salini during a closed-door proceeding. On the first count, the accused was charged with producing sexual abuse material relating to a 17-year-old girl by editing her image into pornographic ..

SHAH ALAM - Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS) has recorded its highest zakat (tithe) collection to date, reaching RM1.22 billion in 2024, as the agency ramps up support for low-income households and vulnerable communities in the state. Its chief executive officer Mohd Khaidzir Shahari said RM1.19 billion of the total was distributed to more than 370,000 asnaf or eligible recipients, marking a three per cent increase from RM1.15 billion in aid disbursed the previous year. "The largest share of the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across most states, effective until 6pm today. The advisory stated that the affected areas include the entire state of Perlis; several districts in Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Baharu); and parts of Penang (Seberang Perai Utara, Tengah and Selatan). Similar conditions are forecast in Perak (Kerian, Larut, ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng Chong Wa will testify as a defence witness in Datuk Seri Najib Razaks 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial tomorrow morning. Najibs lead counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, informed trial judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah that a recent development during an interview with Ng prompted the defence to request that his testimony be heard in court tomorrow. The prosecution did not object to the request. During this mornings proceedings, ..

PUTRAJAYA - The High Court today held that former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng Chong Wa may be called as a witness and testify in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial involving Datuk Seri Najib Razak, notwithstanding the existence of a restrictive order issued by a United States court. Judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah stated that the Malaysian court is governed by its own jurisdiction and is not subject to the authority of any foreign tribunal. "This is a public interest case ..

BIDOR - Perikatan Nasional (PN) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Perak state government to address allegations of untreated pig farm waste polluting the Bidor River. The warning came ahead of PN's plans to publicly disclose laboratory test results confirming water pollution in the area. Pas vice- president Datuk Idris Ahmad said the matter was both urgent and too serious to be ignored, highlighting that the issue has been ongoing for far too long without resolution. "We give the state ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Co-founder and vice-president of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Nurul Izzah Anwar, has been listed among 30 global influential voices on Project Syndicate's Forward Thinkers List. Project Syndicate, a global non- profit media organisation, in their website stated that the list aims to recognise and spotlight emerging intellectual innovators among academia, policymaking, civil society and the private sector. "These individuals tackle a wide range of critical issues, from climate ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysias inflation increased at a slower rate of 1.4 per cent in March 2025, with the index points at 134.1 compared to 132.2 in the previous corresponding month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that the increase in inflation in March 2025 was driven by a slower increase in the group of personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services at 3.6 per cent versus 3.7 per cent in February ..

SHAH ALAM - The Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) has urged for stronger anti- corruption measures during elections, suggesting a greater presence of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) throughout the entire electoral process. Its president Mohd Izzat Afifi Abdul Hamid said the initiative would help ensure that political campaigns were not marred by corrupt practices or abuse of power. "The number of MACCs operations rooms, officers and personnel on the ground must be increased so that ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Muslim women, particularly those in the B40 or low-income group, often face various challenges following divorce, particularly when it comes to securing their rights within the Islamic legal framework. Their ex- husbands not only neglect their responsibility to provide them maintenance but also fail to pay child support, even when ordered by the Syariah Court. These were among the issues discussed in a forum organised by Sisters in Islam (SIS) in collaboration with Merdeka Centre ..

SUNGAI BULOH - A total of 80 houses in Kampung Paya Jaras Hilir here were affected by flash floods early this morning following heavy rainfall in two separate locations. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said a team from the Bukit Jelutong fire station was dispatched to the location after receiving a distress call at about 6.31am. "The operations commander who arrived at the scene found floodwaters reaching a depth of approximately 0.9 ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) Series 2/2025 will commence from May 11 to June 24 at two locations; the 515th Territorial Army Regiment Camp in Kuala Lumpur and 505th Territorial Army Regiment Camp in Pekan, Pahang. The National Service Training Department (JLKN) in a statement announced that placement details for the 45-day training session can be checked via the official website at https://jlkn.mod.gov.my/. According to JLKN, 550 trainees will be chosen to ..

PETALING JAYA - The Sessions Court here was told today that traces of blood found in a room at the home where the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin lived belonged to the autistic child. ASP Mohd Hafizee Ismail, 38, who was previously a senior criminal investigation officer at the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD), said the finding was based on a chemical report from a sternum bone specimen, which matched the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of the deceased. "This chemical report was issued ..

KOTA BHARU - Kelantan, with its low crime index, has been ranked as the second safest state in Malaysia after Sabah, said Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan. He said the ranking is based on the latest report on crime index rates by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). "The report was issued based on the crime index rate, which includes murder, assault, property theft, rape and robbery. "Kelantan recorded the second-lowest crime index with a score of 96 per 100,000 ..

SHAH ALAM - The government is urged to strengthen comprehensive safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all nurseries and kindergartens, including the use of technologies such as panic buttons and emergency alert systems directly connected to local police stations. Federation of Peninsular Malay Students (GPMS) Vice President Mohd Tarmizi A Razak said this initiative was among the necessary measures to enhance emergency protocol capabilities, simulation drills and rapid response ..

BANGKOK - The Housing and Local Government Ministry reaffirms its commitment to sustainable urban development at the 81st Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Its Minister Nga Kor Ming, in his keynote address on Monday, highlighted the country's ongoing efforts to provide housing through the National Housing Policy and the National Affordable Housing Policy, noting that the current homeownership rate stands at 77 per cent. Nga said initiatives such as ..

TAPAH - The early voting process for the Ayer Kuning state by-election today concluded with the closing of the polling centres. Two polling centres were opened for the purpose, one at the Dewan Rekreasi Pegawai Kanan, of the 3rd Battalion of the General Operations Force (PGA) in Bidor, which opened at 8am and closed at 5pm and the other at the Anggerik Hall of the Tapah Police Headquarters (IPD) Housing Complex, which also opened at 8am but closed earlier at noon. According to the Election ..

SHAH ALAM - Two women have been remanded for five days starting today to facilitate a probe into the alleged submission of falsified birth registration forms. Magistrate Mohamed Redza Azhar Rezali granted a remand order until April 26 for the two individuals, aged 43 and 49, following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). According to a source, the suspects, a clinic assistant and a self-employed individual, were arrested at the MACC Selangor office yesterday ..

TANJUNG MALIM - With the Ayer Kuning state by-election campaign period entering the 11th day, the Barisan Nasional (BN) machinery is redoubling efforts to win over about 20 per cent of the fence-sitters. Umno War Room Secretariat chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan hopes this will lead to an increased vote majority compared to the 15th General Election (GE15). "We must identify, persuade and provide understanding so that they (the voters) realise that the Ayer Kuning constituency needs to remain with ..

SHAH ALAM - In a major stride towards environmental sustainability, KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) and Nestl Malaysia have signed a Collaboration Agreement to roll out Programme SELKitar, the next phase of Malaysias largest voluntary Extended Producer Responsibility (VEPR) initiative under Project Save. The initiative was formalised in a signing ceremony attended by key state leaders, marking a strong commitment from both public and private sectors to combat plastic waste and strengthen the ..

SHAH ALAM Instead of only trying to lure healthcare workers to stay in the system, the Health Ministry (MOH) must address the root causes pushing them to leave. Former Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah stressed that it was time to shift from pulling strategies to seriously addressing the pushing factors that prompted doctors and nurses to seek better opportunities overseas. He pointed out that healthcare reform has been discussed for over four decades, but without strong ..

SHAH ALAM - The Selangor government will start distributing three months of rental aid this Thursday to 396 heads of households whose homes were damaged in the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights on April 1. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the assistance aims to support those affected as they begin to recover from the tragic incident. This Thursday, we will call all the affected residents and begin handing over the rent for the first three months. We have identified ..

KUALA TERENGGANU - A former assistant bowling coach who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a Malaysia Games (Sukma) athlete has been ordered to serve his six-year jail sentence starting today. Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani made the ruling after dismissing an appeal by Mat Salleh Jalani, 62, to set aside the conviction and sentence handed down by the Sessions Court on May 16 last year. "The court dismisses his appeal and upholds the sentence imposed by the Sessions Court, he said and ..