PUTRAJAYA - Four firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), known for turning heads during National Day parades, are set to make their international debut in the bodybuilding event at the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025 in Alabama, United States.JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said the participation reflects the departments commitment to promoting physical fitness and sportsmanship among its personnel."This is our first time taking part in the bodybuilding ..

KINABATANGAN - The idea that Bornean elephants are related to the ancient pygmy elephants is a misconception, says elephant conservationist Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, who clarifies that no such pygmy species ever existed in Sabah."The term pygmy was popularised through a scientific publication in 2003, likely to attract public interest. However, it needs to be corrected to prevent confusion, she told Bernama.Dr Nurzhafarina, a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabahs Institute for Tropical ..

SANDAKAN A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of causing the death of his six-month pregnant wife while engaging in rough sex.High Court judge Datuk Celestina Stuel Galid handed down the sentence against Mohd Rusdi Mohd Nor, 38, at the High Court here on Wednesday after the prosecution succeeded in proving the case beyond reasonable doubt.Rusdi was charged with causing the death of medical officer Dr Azma Ab Rajab, 36, without intent.The offence was ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A man was fatally stabbed in the chest, believed to be the result of a quarrel with his housemate, at a home in Kampung Kubu Gajah, Sungai Pelong, Sungai Buloh last night.Sungai Buloh police chief Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said they received a call regarding the incident at 11.26pm and, upon arrival at the scene, found the 33-year-old victim lying with a stab wound to the left side of his chest.He said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from Sungai Buloh ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A Form Two student collapsing from a school rooftop after inhaling a drug-laced vape is just one of many disturbing incidents fuelling renewed calls for the government to impose a total ban on electronic cigarettes.The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) said the growing exploitation of youth, rising public health risks and emerging links to illicit drugs and organised crime require urgent and decisive government action.Its secretary-general Muhammad Shaani Abdullah said ..

TANGKAK - A repeat housebreaker with 39 prior convictions has been arrested for allegedly resuming his criminal activities in and around Tangkak.Tangkak police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said the 60-year-old suspect, who is believed to have targeted unoccupied luxury homes, was detained at 3.10pm yesterday in an apartment in Taman Kesidang, Melaka.He said intelligence gathering and tip-offs led to the raid and subsequent arrest, during which police recovered various luxury items, including 19 ..

IPOH - There was a gunshot wound on the left side of the chest of a 57-year- old man found dead in the kitchen of a house in Taman Tasek Damai here two days ago.Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said this was contained in the report of the post-mortem examination carried out at the Forensic Department of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB)."In addition to stab wounds, the post-mortem report also revealed a gunshot injury on the left side of the chest and the cause of death ..

SUNGAI BULOH A man was killed, believed to have been stabbed by his housemate, in an incident at Kampung Kubu Gajah, Sungai Pelong on Wednesday.Sungai Buloh District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the police received an emergency call through the District Police Headquarters (IPD) Control Centre (DCC) at 11.26pm.He said the information received was regarding a fight that had occurred at a house, prompting a team of police officers to be dispatched to the scene.Upon ..

SHAH ALAM Agrobank has officially opened submissions for the Agro Biz Awards 2025, an initiative designed to spotlight the entrepreneurial spirit and game- changing innovations shaping Malaysias agriculture and agro-food landscape.With a total prize pool of RM70,000, the awards aim to recognise individuals and businesses that are not only thriving commercially but also contributing meaningfully to the national food security agenda.Open for submissions from June 18 to July 31, the Agro Biz ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM), Professor Datuk Dr Muhammad Nur Manuty, died today at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang.He was 76.His passing, at 11.27am, was confirmed by his special officer, Firhan Rosli, who described it as a significant loss to the nation and the Muslim community, especially in the fields of Islamic thought, scholarship, and dawah."Let us pray that Allah showers His mercy upon the professor, forgives his sins, and ..

SEREMBAN - A woman died after she was believed to have fallen from the eighth floor of a hotel in Port Dickson yesterday.Port Dickson Fire and Rescue Station chief Senior Fire Superintendent Mohd Kamal Mohd Timar, said they received a report of the incident involving a 26-year-old woman at 6.35pm."The victim is believed to have fallen onto a balcony on the first floor of the hotel."The victim was later confirmed dead by a medical officer from the Ministry of Health and the case has been handed ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure for energy and trade shipments, including those destined for Southeast Asia.Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia, Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi said that despite the Iranian Parliaments decision to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), there were no plans to disrupt the waterway."The Strait of Hormuz has always been open. There are no obstacles to the movement of ships ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A former director of the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department (JKR) pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to five charges of receiving gratification, amounting to RM70,000, in connection with a maintenance project.For all the charges, Datuk Ir Norman Md Rabani, 51, is alleged to have received RM70,000 without consideration from an individual concerned in a proceeding or business related to his official duties.The offence was allegedly committed at a shopping mall ..

PUTRAJAYA - The government will grant a Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemption for certain imported fruits, including apples and oranges, following public feedback regarding prices of local and imported fruits, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.According to him, although the government wants to encourage the public to prioritise local fruits such as guava, rambutan and durian, the tax exemption on these two main imported fruits is being implemented to ensure that low-income groups can ..

SUBANG - General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris has been appointed as the 21st Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), succeeding General Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan, who retires from service today.Norazlan, who previously served as Deputy RMAF Chief, officially assumed the position during a Handover of Duty Ceremony held at the Subang Air Base today, witnessed by Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Chief General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaafar.Also held was a Promotion Ceremony marking ..

KUALA LUMPUR sooka, Malaysias favourite homegrown streaming service, is pulling out all the stops as it celebrates its fourth anniversary with a bang, introducing exciting tech upgrades, irresistible customer rewards, and limited-time offers that promise even more value for fans nationwide.Celebrating four years of growth, sooka has firmly established itself as one of Malaysias fastest-growing entertainment platforms. From day one, it has remained committed to innovation, user-centric design, ..

SHAH ALAM Pas has distanced itself from remarks made by a local politician who questioned the appointment of Datuk Johny Lim Eng Seng as Lieutenant General of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), warning that disciplinary action may be taken.The party's Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the opinion expressed by Sungai Buloh Pas Chief Zaharuddin Muhammad does not reflect the party's position and runs counter to Pass Constitution and principles.Racial attitudes or racism in any ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The recently announced restructuring of electricity tariffs can help reduce utility bills if electricity is used wisely and efficiently.Private sector worker Rozita Ibrahim, 38, said that electricity consumption based on the Time of Use (TOU) scheme can reduce bills if used during off-peak hours."If you want to save, you have to follow the timing. For example, we do all household chores like washing and ironing clothes during off-peak hours, the mother of two told Bernama ..

SHAH ALAM -A Banting Vocational College student, who was on his way home to Kanchong, Kuala Langat near here,died after falling off his motorcycle when it skidded at Kilometre32 of Jalan Klang-Banting-Port Dickson, yesterday evening.Kuala Langat police chief Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said in the 5.10pm incident, the 17-year-old male student suffered serious head injuries and died at the scene.Initial investigations found that the victim was riding a Yamaha Lagenda 115Z motorcycle from the ..

SEPANG -A student of a local university was found dead, believed to have been murdered, in a condominiumin Cyberjaya two days ago(June 24).Sepang police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said a police team went to the scene after receiving areport regarding the discovery of the 20-year-old female student at 10.28am.He said the victim was confirmed dead at the scene, and initial investigationsfound that there were no signs of a break-in.Further examination of the body found there were injuries to the ..

SHAH ALAM DAP urges the authorities to take stern action against a Pas leader who questioned the appointment of Datuk Johnny Lim Eng Seng as the first Chinese Lieutenant General in the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF).Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim said he was disappointed and saddened by the statement made by Sungai Buloh Pas chief Zaharudin Muhammad, who questioned Lim's appointment just because he was Chinese.Sim stressed that Lim was indeed qualified to hold the position as he has served more ..

SINGAPORE - A 46-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested on Monday (June 23) for allegedly attempting to smuggle over two kilogrammes (kg) of drugs, including cannabis and Ice, worth more than S$142,000 (S$1=RM3.30), into Singapore.In a joint statement, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said ICA officers discovered two bundles, suspected to contain controlled drugs, concealed beneath the front fairing of the motorcycle ridden by the woman during an ..

GEORGE TOWN - A finance officer from a local consultancy firm has lost RM4.17 million after falling victim to an online investment scam recently.Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the 60-year-old woman lodged a police report yesterday at the Timur Laut district police headquarters (IPD), claiming she had been deceived by an investment scheme known as KKR Investment.He said the victim first came across a KKR Investment advertisement on Facebook in early March and clicked on the link ..

MUAR - Police arrested a father-son duo and seized 6.38 kilogrammes of ecstasy powder worth over RM1 million during a raid at a house in Bukit Treh on Monday last week.Muar police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 49-year-old man and his 23-year-old son were caught in the act of allegedly processing the ecstasy powder by grinding it before packaging it into drink sachets."The 4 pm to 10 pm raid led to the discovery of approximately 6,389 grammes of ecstasy powder worth RM1.06 million, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The prosecution today filed an ex-parte application in the High Court here seeking to restrain Toh Puan Naimah Abdul Khalid, the widow of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, or her associates, from dealing with offshore assets amounting to USD157.5 million (approximately RM667 million) and GBP85 million located in Jersey, a British Crown dependency.Deputy Public Prosecutor Maziah Mohaide filed the application before High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin under Section 53 of the ..

ISKANDAR PUTERI The death of a female teacher, whose decomposing body was discovered at her home in Bandar Selesa Jaya on June 13, is believed to have no criminal elements or links to illegal money-lending syndicates.Iskandar Puteri district police chief Assistant Commissioner M Kumarasan, stated that the deceased, Lo Kwan Fong, 39, had previously borrowed RM20,000 from loan sharks but had settled the debt.According to him, initial investigations revealed no incidents of paint splashing or ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that the investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been completed, and a forfeiture application for cash amounting to RM170 million is expected to be filed within the next two weeks.MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney Generals Chambers, and the Deputy Public Prosecutor has agreed to proceed with the application for ..

PUTRAJAYA The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is proceeding with a forfeiture application today for Ilham Tower, owned by the late Tun Che Abdul Daim Zainuddin, better known as Tun Daim Zainuddin.MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the forfeiture action concerning the building, located on Jalan Binjai in Kuala Lumpur, is being carried out at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Wednesday.He said that MACC would file several related documents in relation to the forfeiture of ..

PUTRAJAYA The question on everyones lips the moment Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walked out of the courtroom a free man was not about politics or his appeal, but: "When are Syed Saddiq and Bella getting married?"Singer Bella Astillah, when met outside the Court of Appeal politely shut down any speculation about future wedding bells."As a woman, its not appropriate for me to share any plans, especially on something this personal. I dont think its nice to speak about such things ..

PUTRAJAYA With her voice steady and her faith unshaken, Sharifah Mahani Syed Abdul Aziz, the mother of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, has extended her forgiveness to those she believes have hurt her son throughout his long and and painful legal battle.To those who have wronged my son, I pray that Allah grants you guidance, she said in a heartfelt message following the Court of Appeal decision that cleared her son of all charges.She also reminded the public that worldly actions have ..

PUTRAJAYA Singer Bella Astillah could not hold back her tears after the Court of Appeal here on Wednesday discharged and acquitted Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman of four charges involving the misappropriation of Armada funds, dating back seven years.Bella, whose full name is Dayang Ara Nabellah Awang Astillah, 31, was also seen bowing her head during the press conference held by Syed Saddiq, 33, who was freed from his conviction and the sentence of seven years ..

PUTRAJAYA Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and his family performed a sujud syukur (prostration of gratitude) at the Court of Appeal here today, immediately after he was acquitted of four charges related to the misappropriation of Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) funds.The Muar Member of Parliament, along with his father and mother, was seen offering the act of gratitude as they exited the courtroom, with singer-actress Bella Astillah and others observing the moment.In a press conference, Syed ..

PUTRAJAYA - Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman walks out of court a free man today after the Court of Appeal acquitted him of all four charges of abetting in criminal breach of trust (CBT), misappropriation of property and money laundering involving party funds linked to Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada).In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel, comprising Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Datuk Azman Abdullah and Datuk Noorin Badaruddin allowed the former youth and sports ministers appeal ..

PUTRAJAYA Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman appeared at the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya on Wednesday to hear the outcome of his appeal against both his conviction and sentence.The appeal concerns one count each of abetting criminal breach of trust (CBT) and misappropriation of property, along with two charges of money laundering, all linked to alleged offenses that took place seven years ago.The 33-year-old was seen embracing his parents, who had arrived at the court as ..

PUTRAJAYA Actress and singer Bella Astillah made an early appearance at the Court of Appeal on Tuesday morning to show her support for Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, who is awaiting a verdict on his appeal.Looking composed and elegant in a light blue baju kurung, Bella arrived at 7.50am accompanied by two assistants.Shortly after, she was seen making her way to the court canteen to meet Syed Saddiqs parents, who had arrived a few minutes earlier at 7.38am.A three-judge panel from the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Most online financial fraud cases are found to have resulted from transactions made with the consent of the victims themselves due to psychological and emotional manipulation by cybercriminals, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).BNM Kuala Lumpur Regional Office manager S. Vijayadurai said criminals are now becoming more sophisticated in manipulating their victims, including using fear-based tactics or deceiving them through love scams."Some victims are told they are involved in drug ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Finance Ministry (MOF) and the Health Ministry (MOH) have formalised the setting up of the Joint Ministerial Committee on Private Healthcare Costs (JMCPHC), building on ongoing engagements among various stakeholders, to address rising private healthcare and medical inflation.The committee, which convened its first meeting today, will coordinate a whole-of- nation approach to collaboratively develop and implement measures aligned with value-based healthcare.The JMCPHC is ..

SHAH ALAM - The sudden death of 55-year-old teacher Huang Shuyun in Seremban has shocked the school community in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan, after she was found dead at home on Sunday, following her absence from school.According to a report by Chinese-language daily China Press, Huang, who taught Year One students at SJK(C) Chee Wen in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan recently joined the school in early 2024 after over two decades of service at SJK(C) Bahau.Concerned about her sudden absence, the schools ..

MELAKA - A husband and wife who are accused of abusing their nine-year-old daughter who is also disabled (OKU) to the point of causing her death, have been remanded for seven days at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate's Court here.The remand order until Monday (June 30) against the biological mother and stepfather, aged 36 and 38 respectively, was issued by Magistrate Sharda Shienha Mohd Suleiman to enable an investigation to be conducted under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.Yesterday, the ..

SEREMBAN - SD Guthrie Berhad (Guthrie) and Menteri Besar Incorporated Negeri Sembilan (MBINS) have entered into a transformative collaboration to develop a 600-acre industrial park in Port Dickson, marking a bold step towards creating Malaysias next smart port city under the Port Dickson Free Zone (PDFZ) initiative.The signing ceremony was witnessed by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and MBINS chairman.The development will take place on Guthries Sengkang Estate, which ..