SEGAMAT - Segamat was once again hit by a minor earthquake tonight, marking the third incident in the area within a few days.The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the 2.5-magnitude earthquake occurred at 7.56 pm, with the epicentre detected about 13 kilometres north of Segamat, Johor, at a depth of 10 kilometres."Tremors were also felt around Johor. The Malaysian Meteorological Department will continue to monitor the situation, it said in a statement on Facebook ..

GEORGE TOWN A long-discussed direct ferry link between Indonesias Aceh province and Penang is moving closer to reality, but dont expect to drive your car onto it just yet.Passengers and cargo only for nowAccording to Penang Port Commission (SPPP) chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin, the new route will begin with passenger and cargo services only. Roll-on roll-off (RORO) ferries for vehicles are not part of the initial plan, as foreign-registered vehicles require further approval from Malaysian ..

SHAH ALAM The government has been urged to expedite several key reforms, including the drafting of a Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill, the implementation of Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) and the establishment of an Ombudsman of Malaysia, in order to strengthen transparency and institutional integrity.Malaysian Cross-Party Parliamentary Group of Malaysia Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption (KRPPM-IGAR) chairman Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh said the FOI should replace the outdated ..

JOHOR BAHRU - The minor tremor that hit Segamat recently was caused by a movement of the Mersing fault which has been identified as active again even though there was no record of earthquakes in the area before.Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, TsDr Mohd Zamri Ramli said the earthquake occurred due to the collision of the earth's crust which created pressure along the fault before slipping and releasing energy.Zamri who is also a ..

SEPANG - The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 was struck by a power blackout today and Transport Minister Anthony Loke described it as completely unacceptable as it affects the country's image.The incident occurred while Loke was at KLIA2 for the launch of "Tap, Travel and Discover" by gateway@klia2.He said in the public transport sector, any technical disruption lasting more than 15 minutes is considered a major disruption, especially at the country's main gateway."As ..

SYDNEY - An international team of researchers has uncovered how Earth's atmosphere transformed from being oxygen-poor to oxygen-rich over a span of about two billion years, reported Xinhua.The team traced the rise of atmospheric oxygen and its dynamic interplay with the oceans by analysing high-resolution oxygen isotope records preserved in ancient sulphate minerals, according to a statement released on Thursday by the University of Western Australia (UWA).Their study revealed three major ..

KOTA KINABALU - The Coroner's Court here has confirmed that the inquest to investigate the cause of death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir will proceed as scheduled in September.However, the inquest, beginning on Sept 3, will be heard before a new Coroner - Sessions Court Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan, who replaces Azreena Aziz.Azreena, who also serves as Sabah State Court Director, announced this during today's proceedings.Azreena said she recused herself from hearing the case as she is ..

KUALA LUMPUR -The father of the late Altantuya Shaariibuu submitted a judicial review application to the High Court on Monday (Aug 25) to compel authorities to investigate the affidavit of former Special Action Unit (UTK) member Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri, who was involved in the murder of the Mongolian model 19 years ago.Dr Shaariibuu Setev, as the applicant, named the Inspector General of Police, the director of the Criminal Investigation Department, the police, the Attorney General, and ..

JOHOR BAHRU - A medical officer in Johor has lost RM2.6 million to a bogus online investment scheme.Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the 45-year-old victim had responded to a stock investment advertisement on social media on May 25."He clicked on a WhatsApp link and contacted the suspect, who offered an investment with an overseas company, promising returns of between five and 15 per cent."The victim was also asked to download an application on his mobile phone, supposedly to ..

IPOH - Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a man, whose body was found in an alley near Jalan Horley here yesterday.Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said acting on intelligence, police nabbed the 32-year-old man at the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in Kuala Lumpur at about 10pm yesterday."The suspect has three previous criminal records. Two mobile phones were also seized, he said in a statement today.Following the arrest, police also seized ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Gig Workers Bill 2025, scheduled for second reading in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow, will not lead to an increase in service prices or impose an additional burden on consumers, according to economist and policy specialist Dr Geoffrey Williams.He said the bill, aimed at providing protection and recognising the role of workers in the gig sector, is primarily administrative in nature and does not introduce new costs to platforms or consumers despite claims to the contrary by ..

SHAH ALAM - As Malaysians become increasingly comfortable with online shopping, traditional malls are struggling to stay relevant.Experts warn that many could soon turn into "ghost malls" if urgent changes are not made.The rapid rise of e-commerce has reshaped the way Malaysians shop, with more people choosing the convenience of a few clicks over the hassle of visiting physical malls.Consumer Finance expert from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Professor Dr Mohamad Fazli Sabri said this shift ..

KUANTAN - Family members of a house in Kampung Kempadang here freaked out when a python weighing over 80 kilograms fell through the ceiling of a room in their home, yesterday.Retiree Mazlan Zakaria, 67, said he first heard a collapsing sound and found that part of the ceiling in his daughter's room had fallen.However, a moment later, he heard a second collapsing sound and when he went to the room, he saw a python, estimated to be 10 meters long, on the bed with the fallen ceiling ..

IPOH - Police have mounted a search for a suspect believed to be involved in the murder of a man whose body was found in an alley near Jalan Horley here today.Ipoh District Police Chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said police have identified the owner and driver of a bonded truck involved in the case."The incident was discovered around 6am today when a hotel employee informed the police about the discovery of a fully clothed man lying at the location."An initial inspection found that ..

KOTA BHARU - Trapped in a vicious cycle of addiction, a father was forced to give up his third child since birth, weighed down by the struggle to make ends meet for his family.Caught between financial hardship and addiction to pil kuda or yaba pills, the man was left with no choice but to make the difficult decision.Man (not his real name), 39, said he started taking yaba pills after leaving school and working as a labourer with an unstable income, using them to relieve fatigue."I took yaba ..

SHAH ALAM - For many Malaysians, the name Sathiya Periasamy evokes memories of laughter and heartfelt lessons from the iconic 1990s sitcom Pi Mai Pi Mai Tang Tu.Today, however, the veteran comedian is facing one of the toughest battles of his life as he prepares for further medical treatment at Hospital Ampang following a severe infection in his foot.The 61-year-old actor, fondly known as Sathiya, revealed that doctors will conduct further examinations on his leg, which has been affected by a ..

SHAH ALAM - A beauty product entrepreneur, Datin Lyanaz Hassan, has alleged that a homestay worker secretly recorded her while she was showering during a recent stay, in what she described as a violation of privacy.The incident, believed to have taken place on Tuesday, was discovered when Lyanaz realised she was being filmed with a mobile phone in the bathroom.She immediately raised the alarm, prompting her staff to witness the suspect fleeing the scene.Police were alerted, but the worker was ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former Umno Youth Exco Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for contempt of court.High Court Judicial Commissioner Gan Techiong, who delivered the ruling, found that Wan Muhammad Azri had breached a court injunction in relation to an ongoing defamation suit filed by former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.The court sentenced Wan Muhammad Azri to 15 days in jail for the first breach of the injunction earlier ..

SHAH ALAM - Shah Alam Specialist Hospital (Salam) and PhysioGo have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at PhysioGos Bangi (Ostia) branch, marking a new chapter in advancing healthcare and rehabilitation services in Malaysia.The agreement sets the foundation for both organisations to collaborate on a wide range of initiatives, including sharing clinical expertise, rolling out community health programmes and broadening access to high-quality physiotherapy and medical care ..

SHAH ALAM - The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), in partnership with the High Commission of Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur, successfully hosted the Pakistan-Malaysia Business Opportunities Conference in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.The event gathered prominent business leaders, investors and chamber representatives from both countries, reaffirming their shared commitment to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation.In his address, the High Commission of Pakistan to Malaysia Charg ..

SHAH ALAM - TikTok Shop has delivered a major boost to Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with its #JomLokal initiative driving more than 130 per cent year-on-year (YoY) sales growth for homegrown products through multi-million-ringgit support in exposure, vouchers and marketing resources.TikTok Shop marked Merdeka season this year by reinforcing its commitment to supporting Malaysian businesses through its always-on #JomLokal initiative, which has generated a significant ..

SHAH ALAM - Malaysia is grappling with the increasing threat of abandoned shopping centres, also known as dead malls, as occupancy rates in some complexes have dropped below 70 per cent, particularly in the community mall category.Real Estate Economics and Finance Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Najib Razali said the trend was the result of oversupply, poor location choices, intense competition and shifts in consumer lifestyles.He noted that in 2023, Malaysia had more than 1,000 shopping ..

JOHOR BAHRU -A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Segamat, Johor, at 8.59 amtoday, with tremors reportedly felt in parts of the state and southern Pahang.The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said the quake occurred about 18 kilometres (km) south of Segamat, centred at latitude 2.33N and longitude 102.79E, at a depth of 10km."MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the earthquake, the department said in a ..

KUALA LUMPUR Putriquxiara Md Sarrif, 17, said she had long wanted to buy a collectible toy keychain and was enticed by what appeared to be a live stream promotion on Aug 19, eventually placing an order for the item for RM60.I wanted the keychain for a while so when I saw the live promotion, I was immediately attracted. But later I realised the so-called live stream was actually a pre-recorded video, she said on Tuesday.She said after waiting for more than a week, she finally received her ..

IPOH - A mothers self-esteem plays a significant role in shaping childrens attitude towards education, said Associate Professor Dr Aziah Ismail, a lecturer at the Centre for Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).She explained that mothers with high self-esteem not only possess confidence in themselves but also positively influence their childrens psychological development."This includes shaping their interests and motivating them to succeed in life," she said.Aziah shared the ..

GUA MUSANG - A total of 10,000 pieces of onde-onde were used to create a 41-metre replica of the Jalur Gemilang, one of the unique highlights of the 68th National Day celebration at the Kesedar Chalil Land Development Plan (RKT), here.The round-shaped delicacies were arranged in 68 trays, symbolising the 68 years since Malaysias independence.Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Chalil Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) president Padzluddin Hamid said the extraordinary replica was crafted by 60 volunteers, ..

SHAH ALAM - Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam or the Group) has reported a net profit of RM253.0 million for the first half of 2025 (1H2025), marking a 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) decline compared to the same period in 2024.The dip was mainly attributed to higher overheads, as well as increased net allowance for impairment and finance costs. The Groups total overheads expanded 10.6 per cent to RM830.8 million, reflecting continued investment in human capital, digitalisation and ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is projected to become an aged nation by 2048, when the proportion of citizens aged 65 and above reaches 14 per cent of the total population, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. Amir Hamzah, carrying out the duties and functions of the Economy minister, said this projection is based on the latest statistics from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) as of July this year. He said Malaysia officially became an ageing nation in 2021, when the ..

SHAH ALAM A Form 3 student is in critical condition following a suspected bullying incident at a school hostel in Sabak Bernam.The family of the student, Ahmad Irfan Ahmad Hanafi, believed foul play may have occurred, contrary to the official version of events.His mother, Siti Muhaini Mohammad Mansor, 43, said her son was reported to have fallen from the third floor of his dormitory.However, a CT scan revealed internal bleeding on both sides of his brain, a broken jaw and lung trauma, findings ..

SHAL ALAM - The heartbreak of losing a mother without a final farewell remains deeply embedded in the heart of Surya, whose mother, Vijayalakshmi, perished in the Jalan Masjid India landslide tragedy last year.Marking the first anniversary of her passing, Surya, 25, returned to the site where the tragedy unfolded to perform Thavasam, a Hindu ritual conducted one year after a death based on the Tamil calendars date and star.Thavasam is a compulsory practice to ensure the soul of the departed has ..

SHAH ALAM - A forest ecology expert has clarified that the scientific name Rafflesia is not tied to colonialism but is instead derived from Latin.He emphasised that while the history of its discovery involved Stamford Raffles, the naming followed international scientific standards.The scientific naming of the Rafflesia species has no connection with colonialism, said Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) Faculty of Earth Sciences Dean Associate Professor Dr Zulhazman Hamzah.He clarified that the ..

SHAH ALAM - A mans marriage came to a painful end after he discovered his wife was having an affair with a married doctor.The moment he confronted them was recorded and shared on Facebook, quickly going viral and attracting strong reactions online.In his post, the man expressed disbelief that the woman he loved so deeply could be unfaithful, especially after a decade of building a life together.I never expected that the person I loved dearly, the one who shared my bed every night, could be ..

The recent quakes in Johor have rattled residents, serving as a stark reminder that the earths movements can strike without warning.Whether you are at home, in school, at work, or on the road, knowing what to do when the ground begins to shake can protect you and your loved ones from serious harm.According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), Johor was shaken by a 4.1-magnitude earthquake on Aug 24 at 6.13am.The epicentre was recorded at 2.5 degrees north and 102.8 degrees ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Despite various warnings, online fraud continues to be rampant as fraudsters or 'scammers' become increasingly cunning using various tricks including psychological manipulation techniques such as social engineering and fear of missing out (Fomo) to trap victims.These factors contribute to huge losses as data from the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) revealed that in the first six months of this year alone, Malaysians lost RM1.12 billion, equivalent to an average of RM6.1 million ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The High Court was told today that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, had his own agenda in leveraging on SRC International Sdn Bhd or 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) for personal enrichment.Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee, representing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, submitted that Jho Low had planted agents within the company, among them former SRC chief executive officer Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, to execute his plans."They did ..

KOTA BHARU - The body of an unidentified man with incised wounds to the neck was found floating in Sungai Kelantan near the Sultan Yahya Petra Bridge, here, yesterday.Kota Bharu police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said in a statement today that police received a call from MERS 999 at 6.30pm, before a team from the Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters, including the forensic unit, was mobilised to the scene.He said the victim was dressed in a purple collared T-shirt and brown khaki shorts with a ..

KUANTAN - The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Investigation Board has successfully recovered the flight data recorder and video recorder from the F/A-18D Hornet fighter jet that crashed during a night training exercise at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport last Thursday.RMAF chief General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris confirmed that several initial indicators have been identified, but no further information will be released until the investigation is fully completed."The investigation is still ..

SHAH ALAM - More than 440 students from 22 schools across Johor showcased their talent at the Yayasan JCorp Choral Speaking Johor State Level 2025, held at Komtar JBCC on Aug 19 and 20.Organised for the third year by Yayasan Johor Corporation (Yayasan JCorp) in collaboration with the Johor State Education Department, the competition aimed to strengthen English proficiency, public speaking skills and student confidence.Carrying the theme 'Digital dreams, real futures,' participants impressed ..

GEORGE TOWN The issue of caregiver-to-infant ratios set under the Child Care Centre Act 1984 (Act 308) has become a major dilemma for childcare operators, with some forced to reject applications to care for babies.Childcare operator Hajar Ahmad said that while they were reluctant to turn away infants due to the needs of working parents, financial constraints and strict requirements leave them in a difficult position.However, she added that her centre still accepted babies and currently cared ..

SHAH ALAM - Malaysia is not usually associated with earthquakes. Yet, in the early hours of 24 August 2025, tremors shook parts of Johor and neighbouring states, sparking panic and raising questions about the countrys seismic risks.The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Segamat at 6.13am, followed by a weaker 2.8 tremor northwest of Kluang just three hours later.Though relatively mild, the quakes were felt across Johor, Negeri Sembilan, ..