SHAH ALAM - As the main sponsor of Malaysia #QuranHour 2026, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) is honoured to support the programme, held at Masjid Al- Sultan Abdullah, Precinct 118, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.PNB in a statement said that Malaysia #QuranHour 2026 is an initiative that encourages the community to appreciate and practise the noble values contained in the Quran in daily life.In line with PNBs goal of strengthening the financial position of the people across generations, we believe that ..

SHAH ALAM - The revelation by national cyclist Datuk Azizulhasni Awang about the Youth and Sports Ministry's (KBS) attitude towards his career path to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28) is rather shocking.Pas Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said it shows KBS is not particularly serious about managing a high-performance athlete who still has the ability to compete on the world stage.According to him, based on Azizulhasnis lengthy explanation, the issue is not about him ..

KOTA KINABALU Three children died after a fire tore through a floating squatter settlement of around 202 houses here early on Sunday.The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) confirmed the victims were two siblings and their cousin.The children were named as Mohd Asrul Abdullah, 6, and his sister Nana, 4, along with their cousin Nurfarahdilah Mohd Tajihah, 8.All three had been reported missing before firefighters found their bodies burnt beyond recognition.JBPM Sabah director Mohd Pisar Aziz ..

KUALA TERENGGANU - A post-mortem has confirmed that multiple injuries sustained in a crash during the Malaysian Cub Prix Championship were the cause of death of CKJ Racing rider Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill, 18, yesterday.Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the post-mortem was conducted at the Forensic Department of Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) from 10 pm to 11.55pm yesterday.He said the crash occurred during the CP150 final race of the fifth round of the championship at ..

KUALA LUMPUR Malaysians are set to come together at Masjid Al-Sultan Abdullah at Presint Merdeka 118 here today for the 12th Malaysia #QuranHour, which this year carries the theme Rising towards a prosperous Malaysia.The annual initiative is expected to bring together leaders, religious figures and members of the public in a collective reflection on how the Quran can guide people through lifes hardships, or kabad, as mentioned in Surah Al-Balad.This years theme focuses on building inner ..

BATU KAWAN - A countrys success should not be measured solely by economic and technological progress, but must also be supported by the development of a knowledgeable and disciplined younger generation, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.The Prime Minister said young people should be provided with an education that also instils values, a spirit of service and a sense of responsibility towards their families, society and country."What is the meaning of development, what is the meaning of a countrys ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The woman and two children found dead in a condominium in Desa ParkCity last Thursday died of stabs to the neck.Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said autopsies on the son and daughter carried out at the National Forensic Medicine Institute, Kuala Lumpur Hospital yesterday indicated they died of stab wounds to the neck."The autopsy on the woman (wife) found that death was caused by sharp force injuries to the neck and chest, he said in a statement here today, adding ..

PUTRAJAYA - Visitors to the 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya this Monday are advised to wear N95 masks to protect themselves from the effects of the current haze.Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, who is also National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2026 celebrations main committee chairman, said the advice was in line with recommendations issued by the Health Ministry (MOH), particularly for high-risk individuals.He said the organisers of the 2026 HKHM celebrations ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Bumiputra Rockers (BPR) vocalist Johari Mat Rozekhi, better known as Joey BPR, died at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) at 8.11am today. He was 63.Persatuan Seniman Malaysia (Seniman) secretary-general Hafiz Nafiah said the singer reportedly collapsed after performing at an event here last night and was subsequently rushed to HKL for treatment.He said doctors found bleeding in the head and heart-related complications during the examination.Hafiz said Joeys remains are still at HKL and ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam, Selangor, is now turning rain into a resource.A newly installed harvesting system collects rainwater for daily non-potable uses, considerably reducing the school's reliance on treated water.The "Catch the Rain, Ease the Strain" project, the brainchild of the Rotaract Club of Klang Valley, channels collected rainwater to water plants, wash school grounds and flush toilets.The system was completed with strong backing from local ..

JAKARTA - Indonesia has confirmed it is coordinating with Malaysia to tackle transboundary haze, with the first order of business being weather modification operations along border areas.This comes as smoke from forest and land fires in hard-hit West Kalimantan severely affecting air quality across Sarawak, with Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as high as 195 in some areas as of 9 am Friday. An API level of

KUALA LUMPUR - The National Unity Ministry, through the National Archives of Malaysia, will organise a special Anak Merdeka celebration this year dedicated to individuals born on Aug 31, in conjunction with National Day.Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the event will be held on Aug 31, starting at 10am, at the Tun Hussein Onn Memorial.He said the programme aims to ignite the spirit of patriotism and love for the country, while also reflecting on the meaning of independence and appreciating ..

SIK - The family of Mohd Fakhrul Munir Mohd Isa, 44, a member of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department's (JBPM) special forces team, who remains missing following the flash floods and landslide in Rasuwa, Nepal, is holding onto hope that he and his companions will be found safe.His brother, Mohd Saiful Munir Mohd Isa, 46, said the family is choosing to stay positive and believes the communication blackout is due to the disaster that has struck the area.He said the family has not stopped ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan wants his case to be expedited so he can clear his name over graft allegations tied to foreign worker approvals."Don't use delay tactics to tarnish my name. I am ready to face the court, to cooperate, just expedite this case," he told reporters at the Courts Complex, here, today.Earlier, the MIC deputy president was charged at the Sessions Court, here, with three counts of corruption involving RM1.097 million in connection ..

KULAI - Eleven new schools are opening across five states and Putrajaya this year to meet growing education needs and serve local communities, according to Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.He said eight of the schools have begun operations, while three more in Johor are scheduled to open in September.The eight schools are SMK Putrajaya Presint 15(1), SK Putrajaya Presint 15(1), SMK Bandar Baru Sungai Lalang in Kedah, SMK Trusmadi and SMK Batu Sapi 2 in Sabah, SMKA Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin ..

JOHOR BAHRU - Police have arrested 13 people, including a 15-year-old girl, to assist in investigations into the death of a 17-year-old girl in Kulai last Tuesday, which has now been reclassified as a murder case.Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the Kulai district police headquarters operations room received information from the public about a road accident involving a black Perodua Myvi at the Lingkaran Bulatan Persiaran Indahpura 4 at about 12.38 am.He said initial ..

KUALA LUMPUR Datuk Seri M. Saravanans lawyer claimed that a statutory declaration (SD) indicated that the former human resources minister had been wrongly implicated, leading to three corruption charges involving RM1.097 million being brought against him.Datuk Geethan Ram Vincent said two SDs, purportedly made by one Syed Amirul Syed Ahmad whose name was mentioned in the charges stated that he had been forced to implicate Saravanan in the case.It is understood that Syed Amirul died on July ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is ready to deploy its Special Tactical Operation and Rescue Malaysia (STORM) team to Nepal at any time, even at short notice, should it receive instructions from the government.JBPM director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the deployment of the team, however, would be subject to a request from the Nepalese government as well as instructions and coordination by the Foreign Ministry and the National Disaster Management ..

PUTRAJAYA - All disciplinary proceedings at public universities involving freedom of speech, expression of views, public criticism and peaceful assembly must be halted with immediate effect, the Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) said.The ministry said the move was an immediate step to expand students freedom of expression and right to association, in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims remarks at the Malaysia MADANI Intellectuals Forum (FIM) Series 13 on the repeal of the ..

ALOR SETAR - A teacher believed to be involved in the case of an 11-year-old girl who allegedly died from a heart condition after being forced to participate in sports activities has been transferred pending the outcome of an investigation, according to the Kedah Education Department (JPN).A Kedah JPN spokesman said the teacher was transferred to another school shortly after an initial investigation, describing the move as an early intervention."The matter has been referred to the Integrity ..

SHAH ALAM Malaysian entrepreneurs are turning local craftsmanship, creativity and changing consumer needs into thriving businesses, reflecting the countrys diversity and resourcefulness.In conjunction with the National Day and Malaysia Day, Shopee launches its Juara Lokal campaign, recognising 31 local entrepreneurs whose business journeys highlight the resilience, ambition and ingenuity of Malaysian businesses.The inaugural cohort brings together sellers from various states and diverse ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan was charged in the Sessions Court here today with three counts of corruption involving RM1.097 million in connection with the approval of foreign worker quotas.Saravanan, 58, who is also MIC deputy president, pleaded not guilty to all three charges after they were read out separately before Judge Azura Alwi.For the first and second charges, Saravanan was alleged to have corruptly received RM150,000 and RM350,000 in cash ..

KUALA LUMPUR The grounds of the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex here were filled with supporters of former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, today.The situation was briefly tense at the complexs main entrance after several individuals claimed they were not allowed to enter.The atmosphere later returned to normal after court personnel allowed them into the premises a few minutes later.Saravanan arrived at about 8.22am in a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), to chants of Hidup Datuk Seri! ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has finalised the first phase of a voluntary repatriation programme involving eligible Myanmar nationals, with almost 1,500 individuals expected to return home on Sept29, the government said on Thursday.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced in July that Myanmar had agreed to take back 5,000 members of the persecuted Rohingya minority, in a rare repatriation push that has prompted concern from rights groups.Malaysia hosts more than 215,000 refugees and asylum seekers ..

PUTRAJAYA - Several areas in the country remain at risk of hazy weather and limited visibility between Aug 27 and 31, according to a weather forecast model monitored by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the situation was due to southwest monsoon winds and the persistently high number of hotspots in southern Sumatra and western Kalimantan."The MyCMAQ (Malaysian Community Multiscale Air Quality Model) haze ..

SHAH ALAM - Tapah MP Datuk Seri M Saravanan is unhappy over baseless allegations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) linking him to the foreign worker recruitment process.The former Human Resources Minister said he was never personally involved in foreign worker recruitment, nor were any of his family members, throughout his time in the post.He said a Cabinet memo dated Apr 13, 2022 also clarified that the Human Resources Minister has no power to approve foreign worker ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi told the High Court today that he believed fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Lows information about the proposed USD2.5 billion joint venture (JV) signing ceremony between the company and PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) as there had been early communication with the Prime Ministers Office (PMO), in 2009.The 56-year-old, who is testifying as the fourth plaintiff witness ..

SHAH ALAM - Human rights activist Adrian Pereira said public spaces should serve as opportunities for Malaysians and foreigners to interact and better understand one another, rather than becoming platforms for hostility.His remarks came amid growing concerns over social media content involving the Rohingya community.Pereira also said some social media influencers appeared to be contributing to a sense of insecurity within the Rohingya community through misinformation and disinformation, which ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The body of an unidentified person was found inside the wheel well of an aircraft at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) on Thursday.The body, whose gender has yet to be determined, was discovered at about 6.55am in the wheel well of a flight from Tokyo, Japan, which landed at about 6.30am.It is learnt that the body, clad in jeans and a white shirt, was found by engineering personnel who were tasked with opening the aircraft's wheel well.The personnel detected a ..

PUTRAJAYA - A former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman and a former Treasury Secretary-General have each been remanded for seven days to assist in investigations into findings contained in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the institution.The remand order, effective today until Sept 2, was issued by Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Magistrate's Court here today.The two suspects, both in their 60s, are ..

KUALA LUMPUR A former minister is expected to be charged at the Sessions Court here tomorrow in connection with a case being investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).According to a press invitation sent by the agency today, the former minister will be charged at 9am.It is understood that the former minister will face charges under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009, which relates to the solicitation, receipt, giving, promising or offering of gratification. BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR Two Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) officers are among the Malaysians who remain uncontactable following flash floods in Rasuwa, Nepal.JBPM director-general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said they were its Planning and Research Division deputy director Mohd Sani Harul and Central Region Academy officer Mohd Fakhrul Munir Mohd Isa.He said the two officers were part of a group of 10 Malaysians who left for Nepal on Monday night and were travelling to Everest Base Camp (EBC)."One ..

SHAH ALAM - Police are conducting a detailed investigation into an accident involving a roller coaster ride at the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park last Saturday to determine whether there were elements of negligence or sabotage.Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the investigation was being conducted in collaboration with several other agencies, including the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and the Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), focusing on ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Fifty-five Malaysians in Kathmandu are currently uncontactable following a devastating flood triggered by the overflowing of the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa District, Nepal, on Wednesday, according to the Foreign Ministry of Malaysia.In a statement on Thursday, the ministry widely known as Wisma Putra said the number is based on the latest information received from family members, travel agencies, and other relevant sources."The ministry understands that severe disruptions to ..

SHAH ALAM Malaysias proposed Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill is meant to give the public greater access to government-held information.But one provision has emerged as a particular concern, raising the question of why a law designed to promote access to information would expressly state that it does not create a fundamental constitutional right.Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) executive director Wathshlah G. Naidu described Clause 22 of the proposed Bill as one of its most troubling ..

SHAH ALAM The proposed Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill is intended to give Malaysians greater access to government-held information.But according to the Center for Independent Journalism (CIJ), the draft legislation risks doing the opposite creating a formal process to request information while leaving the government firmly in control of what the public is allowed to know.CIJ executive director Wathshlah G. Naidu argued that the Bill does not establish a substantive right to information. ..

SEGAMAT A married woman in her 40s was detained alongside an elderly man following a suspected act of khalwat (close proximity) at a village house in this district on Wednesday.The enforcement operation, carried out by the Johor State Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) following public complaints, began around 11.40am. Upon arriving at the scene, officers spotted two vehicles outside the house, believed to belong to the man and woman respectively.In a statement, JAINJ disclosed that officers ..

KUALA LUMPUR The defence team representing former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has described the charge against him for allegedly failing to declare millions of ringgit in assets as very strange and unique.Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad said the charge was particularly unusual given that the prosecution had previously sought the forfeiture of assets seized during its investigation under Section 41 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009.The assets involved ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed concern and sadness over the flash floods that hit Rasuwa district, Nepal, saying the government is actively working to locate 54 Malaysians who remain uncontactable.He said the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu was working closely with the Nepalese authorities and relevant agencies.He added that officers from the Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were also being mobilised to strengthen coordination efforts on the ..

SHAH ALAM Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad has named Datuk Wan Mohd Fadzmi Che Wan Othman Fadzilah as its new chairman and independent non-executive director, effective Aug 27.He succeeds Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar, who retired on Aug 22 after six years of service on the board of directors.In a statement, the bank said Wan Mohd Fadzmi previously held key leadership roles including independent non-executive chairman of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad, president and chief executive ..