KUALA LUMPUR Authorities continue the search for a man swept away during a sudden surge in Sungai Klang, as rescue teams found the Mitsubishi Pajero he was travelling in near the Saloma Link.The vehicle was discovered roughly 1.5 kilometres from the site of the incident, offering new focus points for the ongoing operation.Dang Wangi District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Sazalee Adam said the vehicle was found at 8.30am after the search and rescue (SAR) efforts resumed on Wednesday ..

KLUANG A pair of married colleagues were detained by the Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) after they were found in a hotel room in Kluang during a raid.Their suspicious movements prompted enforcement personnel to act quickly on Tuesday morning.According to a JAINJ statement, the raid was carried out at around 10am after officers received information regarding unusual movements involving the pair.During the operation, the television inside the room was switched on loudly and could be ..

SHAH ALAM - Lorry drivers are raising concerns that they are trapped between two forces: the Road Transport Department (RTD), which has tightened enforcement on technical faults and overloading and employers who insist that drivers carry more than the permitted limits to reduce operating expenses.Some drivers claimed their income has suffered due to these strict rules, while pressure from employers continued to grow.A tipper lorry driver from Rawang, who only wanted to be identified as Rashid, ..

KULAI - Three people were killed after two lorries and a car were involved in an accident along Jalan Senai-Seelong here yesterday.Kulai police chief ACP Tan Seng Lee said the 4.15pm crash happened when a lorry hit the back of a Perodua Bezza carrying a 68-year-old driver and three women aged 65 to 87."The impact pushed both vehicles into the opposite lane, where they collided with another oncoming lorry driven by a 23-year-old man, he said in a statement today.He said the 23-year-old lorry ..

SHAH ALAM - Members of the public are urging stronger and fairer enforcement after a rising number of complaints about lorry drivers allegedly bullying other motorists and provoking dangerous situations on Malaysian roads.The behaviour of some lorry drivers, accused of driving aggressively and provoking other motorists due to the size of their vehicles, has sparked increasing concern across the country.Primary school teacher Norafizah Abdul Razak, 56, said she frequently encountered lorry ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Effective January 2020, Malaysia made the use of child safety seats (Child Restraint System/CRS) mandatory in private vehicles, a move aimed at improving the safety of children travelling in cars.However, five years on, the requirement appears to have been largely ignored, with many parents and guardians still not taking seriously a measure introduced to protect the lives of their young children.Some parents even drive with their children on their laps, while others allow their ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The search and rescue team looking for a man who was swept away by a water surge in Sungai Klang yesterday has managed to track his mobile phone signal.Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said they were trying to conduct the search in the area where the signal was detected."The mobile phone signal went on and off for a while and then stopped. We believe the phone is likely to be in the bag that was swept away by the current and not on the body of the victim, he told ..

SHAH ALAM UM Specialist Centre (UMSC), Malaysias premier quaternary hospital, recently hosted the second installment of its Master Class 2025: Cardiac, Neuro and Vascular Clinical Essentials.This clinical symposium brought together six prominent experts from both public and private medical sectors, including leading specialists from UMSC and Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), with the goal of bridging knowledge gaps in complex patient care, particularly in vascular conditions and spine ..

GOMBAK A woman cheated death after a collapsed structure from the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project crashed onto her car along the Lingkaran Tengah 2 Expressway (MRR2) in Batu Caves, with members of the public rescuing her before emergency responders arrived.The victim was pulled out of the crushed vehicle by members of the public just minutes before the emergency teams reached the scene on Tuesday.According to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Director of Operations ..

GEORGE TOWN - The state government's initiative to install 5,000 closed- circuit television (CCTV) units by 2030 to enhance public safety is highly welcome, says a state lawmaker.Joshua Woo (PH-Pulau Tikus) said that the effort was highly appreciated but still fell short of optimal coverage density."For comparison, cities such as Seoul have an average of 230 CCTVs per square km, Singapore 143, London 68, and Kuala Lumpur 20, whereas Penang currently has only around two CCTVs per square km," he ..

MEMBAKUT - Barisan Nasional (BN) will hold talks with the MIC leadership after the 17th Sabah State Election, said BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.He hopes the discussions will help clear up any confusion or misunderstanding regarding the party's position in the BN coalition."We will meet. I will personally meet the MIC leadership so that we can resolve this issue, he told reporters after meeting the BN machinery at the Binsulok District Voting Centre (PDM) in the Membakut state ..

KUALA LUMPUR The High Court here on Tuesday allowed former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to retrieve his passport so he can travel to the United Kingdom (UK) for a pancreatic cancer check-up and to visit his grandchildren next month.Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin made the decision after approving the application by Muhyiddin, 78, to obtain his passport from Dec 8 until Jan 5, 2026.She said the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman had applied for the release of the travel document on Nov 6, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia calls for stronger and faster regional cooperation to protect children from escalating online threats, as the country unveils a series of national and Asean-level initiatives aimed at building a safer digital environment for the regions youngest users.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Asean must act with courage, clarity and unity as online risks now move faster than government can respond, with predators exploiting artificial intelligence, ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Court of Appeal has allowed the government's application for a stay of execution concerning the payment of RM1.1 million in damages awarded to the mother of the late Dutch model, Ivana Esther Robert Smit.A three-member bench led by Justice Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan ruled that the government had demonstrated special circumstances to grant a stay of the High Court's decision of July 29, which was in favour of Christina Carolina Gerarda Johanna Verstappen, pending the disposal of ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in eight states until 5pm today.It said in a statement that such weather would be experienced in Perlis, Kedah and Penang, and several areas in Perak - Kerian, Larut, Matang and Selama, Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung and Kinta.Similar weather conditions are forecast in Kelantan (Kota Bharu, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh), Terengganu (Besut, Setiu, Hulu ..

SHAH ALAM - Selangor has recorded a significant decline in dengue fever cases, with 20,399 cases reported up to Epidemiological Week (ME) 45/2025 - a reduction of 36,001 cases or 63.8 per cent compared to 56,400 cases during the same period last year.Dengue-related fatalities also showed a notable decline, with six deaths reported this year compared to 14 in the corresponding period in 2024.State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the latest figures ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that no government assets were used in any programme during the 17th Sabah state election campaign.In fact, he said the use of official facilities, such as government vehicles, was solely for security reasons."There were no government programmes in Sabah. All my campaign events were under the partys banner, and this has been explained in Parliament."So, what vehicle should I use? A prime minister must use security personnel and ..

SHAH ALAM - Mara chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has issued a firm reminder that borrowers can no longer hide behind the claim that "Mara does not help the Bumiputera" when they fail to repay their loans.He stressed that the agency must be strict with loan defaulters to ensure more Malays and Bumiputeras in need can continue receiving assistance.He said borrowers should stop using such excuses as the agencys ability to support the community depended on borrowers fulfilling their ..

SHAH ALAM A married couple has chosen not to keep a stock of food or have a refrigerator at home to protect the life of their son, who suffers from the rare Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).Former media consultant Azman Ahmad Bakri, 49, said he and his wife, Farahiah Mohd Ariffin, 37, made the decision because their 14-year-old son Mikhael could not control his urge to eat.He emphasised that the genetic condition left Mikhael feeling hungry 24 hours a day, even after eating, as his body was unable ..

SANDAKAN Sabahans are becoming increasingly vocal about the persistent three- in-one issues of roads, water and electricity that continue to disrupt their daily lives, despite repeated promises of solutions during every election season.For Abd Rashid Salleh, 44, the condition of Sabahs roads remains far from satisfactory, especially the routes he frequently uses from Kudat to Pitas and Kudat to Sandakan.From the past until now, the situation is almost the same. Still full of potholes, uneven ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that a man is missing after he was swept away by a water surge in Sungai Klang, near Pintasan Saloma here this afternoon.According to the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Departments operation centre, the man wanted to move his vehicle below a bridge at about 5.30pm while conducting pipe upgrading work.There were a total of 13 victims under the bridge who were unable to escape when the water surge reached their location."However, 12 of the 13 ..

SHAH ALAM The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has denied claims that alcohol was served at its Ministers Excellence Awards on Nov 8, stating that the drink, which went viral online was actually a simple fizzy mocktail.According to the ministry, the much-talked-about cucumber apple slider drink was a carbonated soft drink, not alcohol, despite people online assuming otherwise because it was served in stemmed glasses.The cucumber apple slider served to guests is a carbonated soft ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A 100 per cent scanning policy, the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based inspection systems, and mandatory pre-declaration for every container at ports are among the strict measures implemented following two major drug smuggling incidents at Port Klang in 2023.Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin said the 100 per cent scanning, including for export containers, had been in effect since Nov 15, 2023, with Malaysia currently ..

PUTRAJAYA - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to resume campaigning for the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition in the 17th Sabah State Election after concluding his visits to three African countries.Senior press secretary to the Prime Minister Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said the PH chairman had personally reaffirmed his commitment to lead the coalitions campaign for the Sabah polls."At present, the plan is for him to travel to Sabah to continue campaigning in the remaining days before ..

PUTRAJAYA - Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will use a chartered Malaysia Airlines aircraft for his three-country African visit starting tomorrow to save time and costs, the Prime Ministers senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, said.Tunku Nashrul said the decision was made because the official delegation and business entourage joining the mission have a tight schedule during the official visits to Ethiopia and Kenya, as well as the working visit to South Africa from Nov 18 to 24, with no ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan says that the proposed charges on vehicles using Jalan Genting Highlands should not be referred to as toll payment, but rather vehicle charges for a private road owned by the operator in the resort area.He said that using an accurate term was crucial to avoiding confusion, since the country already has 33 existing toll concessionaires.He also feels that the vehicle charges should only be imposed on visitors using the road for ..

SHAH ALAM Lawyer and activist Latheefa Koya has slammed Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Naim Mokhtar over his threats to file Syariah offence charges against Wan Sabrina Wan Rusli, also known as Sabronzo from girl group Dolla.Latheefa said ministers have no authority to investigate or prosecute citizens and Naims actions have publicly shamed the singer.Latheefa, a former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Commissioner, described that prosecutions, whether civil or Syariah, were determined ..

SANDAKAN - A surge in multi-corner contests across Sabah shows growing voter dissatisfaction with the states leadership, says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.The Bersatu deputy president and Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman said the unusually high number of candidates reflects pressures from economic and daily hardships.He said these pressures are prompting Sabahans to reassess the states direction.The sheer number of candidates shows just how dissatisfied Sabahans have become, he said.People are ..

KOTA KINABALU - A Pakatan Harapan candidate for the N62 Silam seat has withdrawn from the 17th Sabah election, a move that PKR Sabah says was made responsibly and to preserve coalition unity.Abdul Halim Sidek Gulam Hassan, a Parti Keadilan Rakyat member, announced his withdrawal on Monday (Nov 17), saying the decision came after deep personal reflection and discussions with the coalitions leadership.This is my own decision and it was made without any coercion from anyone, he said, adding that ..

KOTA KINABALU - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah is confident Sabah will realise its 40 per cent revenue entitlement under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.The GRS deputy secretary general said this follows formal commitments from the Federal Government, adding the administration is guided by official parliamentary replies and Cabinet decisions, not political rhetoric.If you look at past parliamentary replies from previous administrations, the 40 per cent entitlement was considered ..

SHAH ALAM Singapore and Malaysia-based wellness brand Moom Health has apologised after a customer publicly questioned why the ingredients listed on the company's website differed from those printed on the product she received.The issue surfaced after a Threads user shared photos of a supplement bottle she had purchased, alongside screenshots showing a different ingredient list advertised online.In her post, the user @heyitsberrbs, asked the company to check which ingredient list was correct ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Health Ministry is facing challenges in ensuring the effectiveness of interventions to combat child malnutrition, including stunting and obesity, as many parents do not bring their children to clinics for routine check-ups.Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the success of these interventions depends on screening rates and the distribution of food basket aid."The problem is that fewer children are being screened. This makes it difficult for us to provide ..

SHAH ALAM Universal Music Malaysia pulled the plug on Dollas 'Question' music video after public backlash over its appearance.The music label has removed the music video for local girl group Dollas latest single, following strong public criticism over the members revealing outfits.The takedown reflected both the labels responsiveness to community concerns and the growing conversation around responsible content in Malaysias entertainment scene.Minister in the Prime Minister's Department ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has reinforced its economic sovereignty and protected its key export markets through the Malaysia-United States (US) Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), while also achieving notable milestones as the 2025 Asean chair.These accomplishments were highlighted in the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry's (Miti) Third Quarter 2025 Performance Report, which was tabled on Nov 13.The report emphasised Malaysias strategic trade and regional economic progress, showcasing the ..

SHAH ALAM A Nepalese man had allegedly sodomising a cat before hurling it from the fourth floor of an apartment in Kota Kemuning, a horrifying act that has left residents of the building reeling in shock.Shah Alam district deputy police chief Superintendent Ramsay Anak Embol said the case came to light after a resident of Pangsapuri Randa in Seksyen 31, here, lodged a report at 12.30am on Saturday, claiming she saw the suspect naked and allegedly assaulting the animal.He said the complainant's ..

SUNGAI PETANI A teacher experienced a frightening moment after discovering that a reticulated python weighing about 60 kilogrammes had been hiding in the ceiling of her bathroom at her home in Taman Bandar Baru PKNK here on Wednesday.The incident at around 4pm was first noticed by her 15-year-old daughter, who had just returned from school. The daughter informed her that the bathroom ceiling had collapsed, making her too scared to use it."At that time, I was in a meeting and my daughter sent ..

KUALA LUMPUR The lines between traditional gender roles are shifting and with that comes a new wave of leadership rooted in empathy, understanding and collaboration.This was the common thread that tied together all the three panelists at Sinar Daily's "The Gender Equation: Leading Through Balance" live panel discussion at KLGCC Mall, here, on Nov 7.The discussion aimed to explore how both men and women can work together to create more emotionally intelligent and balanced leadership, in line ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Conversations about modern leadership are shifting and todays leaders are speaking more openly about burnout, mental health and emotional honesty.Cuura Malaysia Sdn Bhd director Sarah Shah Nor said the difficult moments she faced in the past had reshaped her understanding of leadership.She said leading by example was not only about being present, working hard, or staying late with the team, but also about being selfless and honest."Watching my team evolve from 'tired salespeople ..

KINABATANGAN - Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin says issues concerning roads, clean water and electricity disruptions will be prioritised if BN secures victory in the Lamag state seat.Bung, who is also the Kinabatangan MP said although Lamag has seen various developments over the years, there were still urgent matters that required immediate attention."In Lamag, there is not much more we can add in terms of development. The road project currently under construction ..

KINABATANGAN - The Lamag state seat will see a six-cornered contest in the upcoming 17th Sabah state election, featuring notable names including Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.However, amid the crowded field, two candidates stood out for offering sharply contrasting visions for the constituency, one centred on integrity-driven leadership, the other on economic revitalisation.For Gabungan Rakyat Sabah candidate Johainizamshah Johari, the election was fundamentally ..