SEPANG - Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said he will provide an update next week on the progress of the new Aerotrain service at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). He said the media will be given a tour of the upgraded train service before it goes into operation. "We will invite you (the media) to KLIA next week to take a first-hand look," Loke said after the groundbreaking ceremony of the Selangor Aero Park here. The KLIA Aerotrain service is slated to resume in the second ..

KOTA BHARU - A total of 16 dogs from the United Kingdom (UK) to be received by the Fire and Rescue Departments (JBPM) K9 Unit are expected to begin duties in November. JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said each dog costs around RM150,000, adding that five will be deployed to Sabah, two to Sarawak and the remainder to the departments K9 unit base at Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur. "We expect all the dogs to arrive in Malaysia by October, before commencing duties in November ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Ilham Tower, located on Jalan Binjai and believed to be owned by the family of the late former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, has once again been seized, following an earlier seizure on Dec 18, 2023. In a statement, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said the latest action was carried out under Section 51(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti- Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001, via a notice dated June 4, 2025. "Through ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The body of a man found yesterday at a construction site in Bangsar has been confirmed as that of the missing British national, Jordan Johnson-Doyle.Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the identity was confirmed by the man's uncle, who recognised tattoos on his body.He said a post-mortem conducted today determined the cause of death as a chest injury due to a fall from height."No criminal elements were found at the scene. The case has been classified as sudden ..

KUALA LUMPUR A homeless man was sentenced to one year in prison by two Sessions Courts here today for hiding more than RM480,000 in cash belonging to two women, last year. The sentence was handed down to Marchell Jeff Lee Sin Ket, 39, after he pleaded guilty to two charges before judges Azrul Darus and Hamidah Mat Deril. Azrul sentenced the accused to a years jail on the first count while Hamidah sentenced him to eight months jail for the second count. Both courts ordered the jail term to run ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The National Heart Institute (IJN) has made medical history by becoming the first centre in Southeast Asia to successfully implant the world's first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system, the Abbott AVEIR DR. Senior consultant cardiologist and Interventional Electrophysiology & Implantable Devices clinical director Datuk Dr Azlan Hussin, said the achievement reflects IJNs commitment to setting new standards in cardiac care both in Malaysia and the region. "This groundbreaking ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A new chapter in Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) landscape began yesterday with the launch of MM2H Sdn Bhd, a fully licensed and accredited company under the Tourism Ministry, aiming to become the most trusted name for MM2H applicants by offering a full suite of services under one roof. The launch ceremony was graced and officiated by Her Royal Highness, Tunku Puteri Johor, Tunku Dr Kamariah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar, who also serves as chairman and shareholder ..

BEIJING Amid rising societal stress, a growing number of young women in China are now paying 50 yuan (RM33) for a five-minute hug from men referred to as man mums. The man mum phenomenon initially described muscular men who frequent the gym. However, the term has evolved to encompass men who are not only physically strong but also nurturing, patient and gentle, traits typically associated with motherhood. A university student, overwhelmed by her thesis, recently drew attention after expressing ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Parents and caregivers are advised to remain extra cautious following the recent surge in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) amid the excitement of the school holidays. Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) Paediatric Infectious Disease Consultant Dr Chng Tong Wei said the current scale of transmission is alarming, necessitating heightened awareness and preventive measures. "As a paediatric infectious disease specialist, I have observed a rise in hospital referrals, concerned ..

KUANTAN - A retired nurse lost more than RM111,000 after falling victim to a phone scam involving individuals impersonating police officers and personnel from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 72-year-old victim received a call on May 29 from an individual claiming to be a representative of the MCMC. The caller alleged that a money laundering suspect had deposited RM210,000 into her bank account. The call was ..

KOTA BHARU - What was once a vibrant seaside village in Kelantan is now a haunting memory submerged by the sea. Residents of Kampung Pantai Sabak, including former village head Azammanan Ahmad, 53, have witnessed their land disappear over more than three decades of coastal erosion, leaving behind just memories and land grants to prove their ownership. He said severe coastal erosion began after the completion of a river mouth project in Kemasin, Bachok, followed by the construction of a wave ..

PETALING JAYA - The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has praised the quality of care and medical expertise at the National Heart Institute (IJN) following his recent treatment at the facility, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar, who visited the monarch at IJN before his return to Bandar Seri Begawan on Tuesday, said the Sultan expressed deep appreciation for the professionalism and efficiency of the medical team. "Although he is no stranger to world-class healthcare, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood confirmed that the last known location of the United Kingdom (UK) national, who was reported missing since May 27, was in Bangsar here. Following the missing person report filed by Jordan Michael John Johnson-Doyle's father at the Brickfields District Police Headquarters on June 2, Ku Mashariman said police have conducted a large-scale operation around the area. "At 4 pm today, we also conducted an operation with 30 ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The body of a man, believed to be a foreign national, was found face down at a construction site in Bangsar here this evening. Brickfields district police chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood said the identity of the man has yet to be confirmed, and further investigation is ongoing. "It has not been established whether the body is that of a United Kingdom (UK) national who was recently reported missing. "Investigations are ongoing, and fire department personnel are working to ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Police have confirmed receiving reports on the 80 haj pilgrims stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after being duped with the offer to perform haj using Mujamalah visas. Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said so far, seven reports have been lodged by the affected individuals. "I can confirm that we have received the reports, and the case is being investigated under Sections 420 and 511 of the Penal Code, he said in a statement ..

SHAH ALAM - What started as a casual lunch with friends unexpectedly turned into a political discussion for TikToker Ainee Suhaidi during an encounter with Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. In her video, Ainee, known on the social media platform as @ttbcatwoman shared how she noticed the Umno Supreme Council member at homestyle bakery-restaurant in Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur walking past her table to the restroom. While most people would simply whisper and nudge their tablemates, ..

SHAH ALAM A routine outing to a popular mall in Subang Jaya turned into a wake-up call for a young woman who found herself deceived by a scammer in the malls parking lot. After watching a movie, the woman was approached by a man claiming to be in distress, urgently needing money for a ride home after losing his car keys and wallet. Despite her initial skepticism, his desperate demeanor convinced her to help, only for her to discover later that she had fallen victim to a well-practiced scam. ..

KUALA LUMPUR A woman facing 743 charges related to unauthorised modifications to a local companys data system collapsed in the Sessions Court today after the 30th charge was read against her. The accused, Nora Idayu Jaafar, 48, a former commercial support officer in Astros business department, is charged with altering the broadcasting companys customer data system without authorisation. According to the charges, Nora Idayu was accused of amending the Astro Customer Relationship Management ..

SHAH ALAM - Malaysian fans of G-Dragon have voiced outrage and heartbreak after being shut out of tickets for the K-pop stars upcoming solo concert in Kuala Lumpur, only to find them resold online for up to RM28,000. The incident has sparked widespread anger not only toward scalpers but also against concert organiser, which fans accuse of failing to protect genuine supporters from unethical reselling practices. The excitement surrounding G-Dragons bermensch World Tour quickly turned sour after ..

TANGKAK - The man who slashed his wife to death in Bukit Gambir last Monday has been remanded for seven days from today to facilitate further investigations. The remand order was issued by Magistrate Lee Kim Kiat for the investigations to be carried out under Section 320 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt and Section 435 of the same Code for mischief by fire. According to Tangkak Police District chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib, the man was initially apprehended for allegedly ..

GEORGE TOWN - A total of 76 poisoning cases linked to exposure to vapes suspected of containing prohibited substances were referred to the National Poison Centre (PRN) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through the Poison Information Service from 2020 to last year. PRN Senior Pharmacist Officer Mohd Fadhli Razali said the statistics show a sharp increase, with a significant spike starting in 2022 when 65 per cent or 17 cases, were recorded out of the total vape exposure cases referred that ..

PUTRAJAYA The Transport Ministry (MOT) has instructed Prasarana Malaysia Berhad to install passenger platform doors, also known as platform screen doors, at all Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations following the tragic death of a Taiwanese tourist who was fatally struck by a train at the Pusat Bandar Puchong station on Tuesday. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the directive is aimed at enhancing passenger safety, especially at older LRT stations that are not yet equipped with such features. ..

KOTA BHARU - Kelantan recorded a 15.1 per cent rise in its crime index in 2024, driven mainly by increases in violent and property-related offences, according to state police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. He stated that a total of 2,296 cases were reported between January and December last year, up from 1,994 cases in 2023, representing an increase of 302 cases. Violent crime rose by 8.5 per cent from 390 to 423 cases, while property crime climbed 16.7 per cent from 1,604 to 1,872 cases, he ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) today denied news reports claiming the national oil firm is leaving Canada. "Any reports that claim Petronas is leaving Canada are inaccurate, Petronas said in a reply to Bernamas query. On Tuesday, Petronas was reportedly considering options for its Canadian company, formerly known as Progress Energy Resources Corp, including a sale, according to people familiar with the matter. Petronas stated it is committed to its investments in Canada, where ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized assets linked to the misuse of sukuk funds of the construction of a highway in Klang Valley believed to be owned by a highway concessionaire with a Tan Sri title totalling RM143 million during an operation conducted last week. Its chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki said the seizures include 14 individual accounts totalling RM4.5 million, eight company accounts totalling RM33 million, luxury condominium and land worth ..

KOTA BHARU - A 35-year-old man was seriously injured after being gored by a cow he was raising as livestock in Kampung Neman, near Jelawat, Bachok, last Friday. Kelantan Health Department director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said the victim sustained serious abdominal injuries from a deep and wide wound caused by the animal's horns. "The victim was first taken to Bachok Hospital for treatment, after his family rushed him there following the incident. However, he was later referred to the Raja ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Attorney Generals Chambers (AGC) today denied that the pardon granted to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was invalid. In a statement, the AGC said this was because Anwar had been granted a full pardon by the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, which convened on May 16, 2018. "The AGC affirms that the 51st Meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya was held on Wednesday, ..

KOTA BHARU A nine-year-old boy has alleged he was sodomised by a senior student at a religious educational institution in Kelantan. The incident reportedly occurred about two months ago. The victim, also a student at the centre revealed the incident to his mother, who subsequently filed a police report, prompting an investigation. Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat stated that a 12-year-old male student has been detained. He is being investigated under the Child Act 2001 and the ..

KOTA BHARU - A teenager was allegedly sexually assaulted after she and a friend travelled more than 500 kilometres to meet a man they had connected with on social media, according to Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. The two schoolgirls, both aged 14, left their homes in Tumpat without their parents knowledge and journeyed to Kulim, Kedah, to meet the man, believed to be in his 30s, whom they had never met in person. "They rode a kapcai motorcycle from Tumpat but experienced a ..

SHAH ALAM - Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice president Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari today denied that the Sungai Tua state seat he won in the 2023 state election would be vacated. Describing the claim as imaginary and baseless, the Selangor Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman said that vacating a seat to make way for an individual is not as easy as one might think. "It's not that simple, it requires some research," he said when met at the E-Bike Handover Ceremony to Selangor police at Selangor police ..

SHAH ALAM - The technical report related to the gas pipeline explosion and fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on April 1, is expected to be completed by June 26. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the investigation report will also be aligned with the results of the criminal investigation before being made public. "We cannot release our criminal investigation now because we need to combine it with the technical investigation as there are still areas that need to be ..

PETALING JAYA Malaysia has taken a major step forward in promoting responsible content management and mental health awareness with the official launch of the Guidelines for Reporting and Sharing of Suicide-Related Content. Developed by the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum), this national framework provides clear standards for how suicide-related topics should be responsibly handled across both traditional media and digital platforms. This initiative has ..

PETALING JAYA Social media platforms must do more to tackle online harms and be held accountable, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Speaking at the launch of the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysias (CMCF) guidelines on reporting and sharing suicide-related content, Fahmi called on digital platforms to join the CMCF to support ethical content practices and help curb the rising tide of online toxicity. He pointed out that companies earning billions in ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob is Malaysias new Ambassador to the United States (US). His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, presented the Letter of Credence to Shahrul Ikram at a ceremony held at Istana Negara on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Also present were Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin and Foreign Ministry Secretary General Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin. Shahrul Ikram served in the ..

TOKYO Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hinted that this might be his final participation in the Nikkei International Forum, which is currently holding its 30th edition in Tokyo. After three decades of involvement, this could mark the end of an era for Dr Mahathir at the prestigious conference, which focused on Asias economy, technology and future. Over the past 30 years, I have only missed the forum three times due to health issues and Covid-19 restrictions. This might be my final ..

PETALING JAYA Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged social media giants to play a more active role in curbing online harm, calling out Meta and X for failing to adequately address issues such as cyberbullying and suicide prevention. He highlighted TikTok as the only platform that has demonstrated a genuine commitment by voluntarily joining the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF). Speaking at the launch of CMCFs guidelines on reporting and sharing ..

KOTA BHARU - The Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) has urged the Kelantan Deputy Public Prosecutors Office to take urgent action against a cooperative suspected of offering non-existent investment schemes, which have resulted in losses of over RM2.27 million for 26 individuals. MHO secretary-general Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim said that the victims, comprising senior citizens, retirees and civil servants, are burdened by the hardship of losing their savings. "The victims came ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has confirmed that the 17 types of medical devices sold online, which previously failed safety tests, are now safe for use by the public. MDA chief executive Dr Muralitharan Paramasua said that based on a review of the investigation report and re-testing submitted, it has found that all the medical devices now meet the standards and are safe and effective for continued use by the public. The affected devices are Dynmed brand oxygen concentrators; ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The decree by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, that federal honours are not to be bought or obtained through lobbying, but must be earned on merit, has been hailed by analysts as a timely reminder, to preserve the integrity of the country's honours system. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) political analyst Prof Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian said that the conferment of honorary titles, especially those carrying the titles of Datuk and Tan Sri, was not merely a form of ..

SHAH ALAM There is an urgent need to amend existing laws to make them more relevant to current realities, including regulating access by underage children to online platforms such as Facebook and Instagram based on appropriate age limits. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Family, Women and Childrens Law expert Professor Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal said that without serious supervision, children could be exposed to online dangers such as sharing inappropriate images or falling victim to online ..