ALOR SETAR : An auxiliary police officer with the rank of Corporal was fined RM3,000 after pleading guilty in the Sessions Court today to accepting an RM500 bribe four years ago. The accused, Mohd Suffian Kamis, 38, entered his plea after the charge was read to him before Judge N. Priscilla Hemamalini. Mohd Suffian, who was serving in the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Division of the Kota Setar District police headquarters, was accused of accepting RM500 in cash from an individual in ..

PUTRAJAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 61 bank accounts with a total value of RM15 million in connection with the illegal processing and disposal of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste). Its deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said 26 individuals, including company owners, directors and enforcement officers, have been arrested in the case. ???We believe the enforcement officers arrested were protecting the e-waste ..

PUTRAJAYA : The investigation paper on a corruption case involving a journalist from a news portal, who was arrested last Friday, will be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor for further action, according to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said this would allow the deputy public prosecutor to assess the case. He said the journalist was arrested following a complaint alleging that he had solicited a sum of money, which constituted ..

KUCHING : Sarawak and Australia will forge a strategic collaboration in the energy storage sector to strengthen the state???s future energy needs. Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke said that, in addition, Australia also intends to attract more investors to Sarawak, including those from Down Under. ???We just signed an agreement to cooperate on energy storage to help Sarawak realise its future energy requirements, as well as the various options available for energy ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The Ministry of Economy has introduced guidelines on the preparation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and application for 2026 - 2030 development projects as a reference source for ministries, departments and government agencies. Its minister, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said the move was aimed at improving and streamlining the implementation of development projects by the federal government by introducing new approaches that emphasise cost control to avoid leakages, financial waste ..

PUTRAJAYA : The Prime Minister???s Department (JPM) became the first host of the Ihya??? Ramadan Programme mooted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The programme was attended by Anwar, as well as Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Director-General of Public Service Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz, together with approximately 400 JPM staff. Anwar arrived at the event at 1 pm and spent some time listening to the tazkirah by the Mufti of Federal ..

KUANTAN : The Balok Baru area here recorded an air pollutant index (API) reading in the very unhealthy category, at 251, as of 2 pm today, following a fire at a nearby coconut plantation along the Kuantan-Sungai Ular bypass route. Pahang Department of Environment (DOE) director Wandi Yadzid Yaakob said that they were monitoring the situation, and the API reading had significantly increased today. ???The distance between the fire location and the area (Balok Baru) is about 11 kilometres, and it ..

PETALING JAYA : Malaysia ranked top of a list of Asian countries for having the most personal data leaks. Digital risk management company Gogolook, in its Whoscall Annual Report 2024, found that Malaysia recorded the highest amount of leaks, with scam calls increasing to 82.81% last year. ???SMS scams also increased by 19.97%, showing that scammers are relying more on calls while still using text messages to deceive victims,??? the company was quoted as saying by Free Malaysia Today . The ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Tomorrow is the decision of the final appeal by former Sabah Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Peter Anthony against his conviction and sentence for falsifying documents related to a maintenance and service contract at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 11 years ago. The decision is expected at about 9 am by a panel of three Court of Appeal judges, comprising Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan and Datuk Azmi Ariffin. Lawyer Datuk Nicholas Kow Eng Chuan, ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made a contribution of basic necessities to a fisherman in Kampung Cherating Baru, Kuantan, who is steadfast in wanting to support his family despite earning an uncertain income of around RM1,300 per month. His political secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi presented the aid to Mustafa Muda at the fisherman???s home in Pahang recently. Ahmad Farhan, through his Facebook page today, said repair work on Mustafa???s house will be implemented ..

KANGAR : About 30 tonnes of subsidised local white rice (BPT) delivered to Perlis last Saturday are being distributed in stages to licenced provision shops and supermarkets in the state for sale to targeted groups. State Agriculture, Plantation and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Razali Saad said the rice is specifically allocated for the poor and B40 group, with purchases limited to two bags per household to ensure fair distribution. ???We urge the public not to panic buy and to purchase ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The government???s strategy in enhancing the readiness and acquisition of new assets for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to replace obsolete assets is translated through the implementation of the RMN 15to5 Transformation Plan Alignment (Platform), said Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. He said the programme took into account RMN???s capability gaps, modernisation, increasing the capability of assets as well as the country???s financial challenges as an effort to restore RMN as ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf disclosed that 35,368 scam cases were recorded last year, resulting in RM1.6 billion in financial losses. He noted that the statistics represented 84.5 percent of the 41,701 commercial crime cases reported during that period. ???In perspective, there was a three percent rise in the number of scams recorded in 2024, compared to 34,495 in 2023. ???The more alarming concern is the ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia has requested to relax the criteria and requirements set for Timor-Leste in a bid to expedite the process for the country to become a full member of ASEAN by the end of this year, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said that under the current regulations, there are 88 instruments that Timor-Leste needs to fulfill before becoming a full member of the regional bloc. ???Out of the 88, there are 69 economic pillar instruments that Timor-Leste must comply ..

KUALA LUMPUR : A platform for account holders to file complaints challenging the removal of content on social media will be established under the Online Safety Bill 2024, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She said the platform would also enable social media users to provide reasonable justifications to defend their content from being taken down. ???Under the proposed Online Safety Act, we will create a platform where anyone whose content has been removed can file a complaint ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The placement of nurses outside their home states is one of the reasons some choose to leave serving the Health Ministry of Health (MOH), said its deputy minister Lukanisman Awang. He said some left the service because the offer was not to their expectations. ???For example, many assume that becoming a government nurse means being stationed in their hometowns, especially those from Kelantan, Terengganu, Sabah, and Sarawak. ???We are also facing a shortage of nurses in Penang, ..

PUTRAJAYA : The Government announced that the Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Act 2024 [Act 676] comes into force today. Minister in the Prime Minister???s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said stated that the Act, which was passed in the Dewan Rakyat on July 11, 2024, is intended to enhance the protection and rights of child witnesses within the legal system. ???With this amendment, Act 676 now serves as the primary legislation outlining substantive ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The government aims to expand the use of QR codes for immigration purposes at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) in Johor to car users this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the expansion of the proof-of-concept would continue following the successful implementation for two types of users, namely passengers of buses and motorcyclists, in addressing traffic congestion on the Johor-Singapore Causeway. ???With all efforts ..

RAWANG : Malaysia???s automotive industry is adapting to global demand for e-mobility solutions, reshaping supply chains and manufacturing processes in line with government policies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Malaysia aims not just to follow global trends but to lead the region in smart and energy-efficient mobility technologies, he said. ???To fully capitalise on this potential, industry players must realise that a strong industrial base ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The implementation of the improved entry permit process for Malaysian spouses will begin on Sept 1, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the implementation of the improved process would involve applications received from 2024 onward. ???Based on our records, the backlog of applications reported from 2014 to 2023 is 17,411, the final backlog in 2024 is 14,472, and the current year???s backlog before February this year is ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today visited the French Navy Aircraft Carrier, Charles de Gaulle (CDG), which is currently passing through the country???s waters in the South China Sea. Mohamed Khaled said that during the visit, he was given a detailed briefing on the ship and its operations by the Commander of the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Rear Admiral Jacques Mallard. ???The aircraft carrier serves as the ???centre force??? for the French CSG and is ..

KUCHING : Traders who have set up stalls in villages or along the roadsides will be given the flexibility to operate in the Kuching Utara City Hall (DBKU) area, said its Mayor, Datuk Hilmy Othman. He, however, said the traders would need to ensure cleanliness is maintained and traffic is not obstructed, besides complying with local authorities if instructed to move to a more suitable location. ???If there are traders who cause traffic obstruction, the DBKU will make sure they cooperate and move ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Every year during the fasting month, Ramadan bazaars nationwide continue to be a major attraction for the public to buy various types of food, whether traditional or modern, for the breaking of fast. It???s no different in the capital city, with the Ramadan bazaar at Kampung Baru one of the most popular locations among city folks to take advantage of on the first day of this year???s Ramadan, which coincidentally falls on a weekend. A visitor, 26-year-old Damia, when met by ..

PAPAR : A World War II-era unexploded bomb found at a construction site near Lok Kawi Plastic Industries in Kinarut was successfully detonated today. Papar police chief, Supt Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka, said that the unexploded ordnance (UXO) aerial bomb, believed to still be ???live???, was detonated in three staged explosions between 11.55 am and 1.25 pm. ???No untoward incidents occurred during the operation. Prior to the bomb destruction, the police informed various involved agencies, including ..

PETALING JAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed to have seized cash amounting to approximately RM170 million in various international currencies along with 16 kilograms (kg) of pure gold bars estimated to be worth almost RM7 million in its ongoing investigations into corruption and money laundering involving officers linked to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. MACC stated that the seized cash include foreign currencies such as Baht, Riyal, Pound ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended cash assistance to a fisherman???s family in Pahang to ease their burden amid limited income. The contribution was handed over by the Prime Minister???s Political Secretary, Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, to Saluna Mat Jusoh during a visit to her home in Kampung Cherating, Kuantan, as part of the Ziarah MADANI initiative. ???The income of her husband, Encik Hasim, as a fisherman is only around RM1,000 per month, and he also faces ..

PUTRAJAYA : Ops Pantau 2025 is being implemented starting today to ensure traders??? compliance throughout the month of Ramadan and leading up to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, in accordance with the laws enforced by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). Its Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said Ops Pantau is being carried out in a coordinated and targeted manner nationwide, with key focus locations including Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars, public markets, wet markets, supermarkets ..

GEORGE TOWN : A medical officer from a hospital here, who was detained to assist in an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour at his workplace on Wednesday (Feb 26), has been released on police bail today. Timur Laut District deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake said the bail was granted after the remand order for the 43-year-old doctor ended today. ???Police are completing the investigation paper regarding the case. Once completed, we will refer it to Bukit Aman and the ..

BUTTERWORTH : After three decades of serving the community, the Seberang Jaya Sony Sports and Recreation Complex is about to undergo a significant transformation, with an RM12 million upgrade designed to elevate its facilities and foster the next generation of sports talent in Penang. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project would be fully financed by Sportizza Sdn Bhd, the company awarded the contract following an open tender process. The upgrade will include the refurbishment, management ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 17-year-old girl who reportedly ran away from a shelter home in Petaling Jaya last Friday. Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja???afar said a missing person report on Thavamalar???s disappearance was received at 5.13 pm yesterday. ???The teenager was last seen at Jalan 12/6, Section 12, Petaling Jaya, at 7.05 pm on Friday. She is 159 cm tall, has long hair, and is slim,??? he said in a statement today. Anyone with ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Fifteen Indonesian nationals suspected of smuggling their compatriots into Malaysia over the past two months were arrested during Op Pintas Som in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, at midnight yesterday. The group of eight men and seven women, aged between 22 and 53, are suspected of acting as agents and transporters in the smuggling racket. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Division principal assistant director ..

GEORGE TOWN : An elderly motorcyclist died while another rider was injured in a collision involving two motorcycles at Kilometre 8 of the Penang Bridge, heading towards Perai from George Town here today. Northeast District deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake said the 71-year-old local man died at the scene, while the second rider, a foreign national, was taken to Penang Hospital (HPP) with injuries. The 8.30 am accident occurred when both motorcycles grazed each other, causing them to skid. ..

KUALA TERENGGANU : Subsidised local white rice (BPT) in 10kg bags, priced at RM26 each, is now available in Terengganu, with the first deliveries reaching two retail outlets today. State Padi and Rice Regulatory Department director Ahmad Suffian Zulkipeli said that Q Mart Merbau Patah and Q Mart Bukit Bayas received 50 and 30 bags respectively, based on their purchase orders. ???The deliveries are based on the quantities ordered by the retailers. Only these two stores received the rice today, ..

PHNOM PENH : Climate change poses a growing threat to Malaysia???s food security, with erratic weather patterns and rising temperatures disrupting global agriculture. As domestic food production faces increasing risks, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu cautioned that Malaysia and the region remain vulnerable to climate change threats, emphasising the need for regional collaboration to address potential food shortages. ???We have enough stock of rice for at least six ..

BUTTERWORTH : The economic empowerment of Indian entrepreneurs remains an ongoing commitment of the federal government, with RM300 million allocated for this year as of February, said Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. He said the amount comprised RM100 million for the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA), RM100 million for the Indian Community Entrepreneur Development Scheme (SPUMI) under TEKUN Nasional and RM100 million for the Bank ..

KUALA PILAH : The Negeri Sembilan Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) captured a male black panther weighing 47.5 kilogrammes in Kampung Tumang, Johol today. State Perhilitan director Faizal Izham Pikri said efforts to capture the animal had been ongoing for the past three years following complaints from villagers about its presence. He said his team received information that the black panther had entered a tiger trap in the area at 7.40 am today. ???Perhilitan staff arrived ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The Employees Provident Fund???s (EPF) announcement of a high dividend rate for 2024 shows its effectiveness as the manager of workers??? retirement savings, said the Union Network International ??? Malaysian Liaison Council (UNI-MLC). UNI-MLC president Datuk Mohamed Shafie BP Mammal said the dividend payout, the highest since 2017, also demonstrated EPF???s ability to generate better returns compared to other savings platforms, including banks. ???As a body representing workers ..

PETALING JAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should focus on investigating ???suspicious activities??? involving foreign worker agents and immigration staff reported by the media instead of arresting a journalist for alleged bribery, said PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. In a statement , today, Takiyuddin said smuggling foreign workers into the country could be more harmful to the nation???s security and economy in comparison to the journalist who allegedly ..

PETALING JAYA : It was a painful lesson for an eight-year-old boy after he ended getting stuck in a large water jar (tempayan) while having a bath at his apartment in Jalan Raya Barat, Klang, last night. According to New Straits Times , Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations, Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said they received an emergency call about the incident at 7.30pm. ???A team from the Klang Selatan Fire and Rescue station immediately rushed to the scene upon receiving ..

PETALING JAYA : Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi recently expressed his disappointment over the delay in the completion of a women???s shelter project. The Rumah Pesona Johor (RPJ) was scheduled to have been completed last year but the completion remains delayed, he said in a Facebook post. According to Onn Hafiz, RPJ is a temporary shelter for female domestic violence victims which not only provides temporary accommodation but ???social and psychological support for women going ..