KUALA LUMPUR : In conjunction with the Day of Arafah, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Muslims to reflect, purify their hearts, subdue their egos and strengthen their relationships with others and Allah SWT. Ahmad Zahid said the 9th of Zulhijjah each year is a profoundly special day in the Islamic calendar, as it is filled with blessings, forgiveness and mercy from Allah SWT. Let us guard ourselves, uphold good conduct, and strive to be individuals who bring ..

GEORGE TOWN : State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari today withdrew his defamation suit against activists Ravinder Singh and Khoo Salma Nasution, following their retraction of allegedly defamatory remarks made during the 2023 Penang State Election. Zairil confirmed the withdrawal at the Penang Sessions Court, stating that all parties acknowledged the allegations were unfounded. The case has reached its conclusion at the Penang Sessions Court today. ..

NARATHIWAT : A Malaysian senior citizen died after the vehicle he was driving skidded into a ditch in an accident along the Narathiwat-Pattani Highway near Yi Ngo District in Thailands southern province this afternoon. Yi Ngo District Police Chief, Naravi Binwaearong, said his department received a report of the accident at 3pm local time. Police officers who arrived at the scene found that the victim had been taken to Yi Ngo Hospital and was confirmed dead a few hours after the accident, he ..

BUKIT MERTAJAM : The National Action Council on Cost of Living (NACCOL) has distributed 100 cows at half of the market price to ease the financial burden of Permatang Pauh constituents performing the sacrificial ritual in conjunction with Aidiladha this Saturday. Senior political secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, said NACCOL has taken the initiative to provide each cow weighing 220 kg or more. Through this special programme, each cow is sold at RM2,800, ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is cutting 10 per cent of its workforce to cope with challenging operating conditions, particularly due to falling crude prices. President/group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said the number of staff involved in the right- sizing process currently stands at around 5,000, and those affected will be notified by the end of this year. Petronas 2.0 will be run differently, organised differently, will have different ..

MELAKA : Muhamad Aidil Asyraf Fadli, a 15-year-old boy with learning disability, has been reported missing in a forest, after going to look for a missing cow in Kampung Permatang Pasir, yesterday evening. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the search and rescue (SAR) operation also involved sniffer dogs from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) K9 Unit, but the search has yet to yield any leads. The K9 unit deployed to track his scent has not produced any positive results, and no ..

KUALA LUMPUR : ASEAN, which is chaired by Malaysia this year, has expressed full support for all efforts to strengthen open markets and uphold a rules- based multilateral trading system as the foundation for sustainable and inclusive global growth. The Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ambassador Syahril Syazli Ghazali said the ASEAN chairmanships theme Inclusivity and Sustainability reflects Malaysias priority in promoting a fair, sustainable and ..

ALOR SETAR : Three students from the Jitra National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) were killed in an accident involving two motorcycles and a car at Kilometre 49.4 on the North-South Expressway (southbound) near here today. Kota Setar police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said they received information about the accident at 2.10 pm, involving two motorcycles a Yamaha 135LC and a Yamaha Y16ZR and a Naza Citra car. She said the dead were identified as Muhamad Habil Mohd Sobri from Gurun, ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has reiterated that the company is not exiting Canada. Canada is not on our exit radar. Were not exiting Canada. We are constantly entertaining overtures and proposals. That is going to be the natural course of business and it (Canada) is a very resource-endowed geography, president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said at an editors briefing here today. Tengku Muhammad Taufik said, in fact, liquefied ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The Kota MADANI project demonstrates the governments commitment to fulfilling the rights and needs of civil servants, particularly as a concrete solution to public housing issues in Putrajaya, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat Central Leadership Council member Sivamalar Genapathy. She said the project is not designed for the elite nor did it carry the skyscraper syndrome seen under previous administrations, but rather aims to address the imbalance between applications for quarters and ..

KUALA LUMPUR : A man was sentenced to one year imprisonment by the Sessions Court today after pleading guilty to transferring and concealing RM487,790 belonging to two women in connection with a fraudulent investment scheme advertised on Facebook last year. Judge Azrul Darus sentenced Marchell Jeff Lee Sin Ket, 39, to one year in prison for assisting in concealing RM314,790 belonging to Ong Boon Ian, 59, an investment company owner, in his bank account at a condominium unit in Bandar Menjalara, ..

KOTA KINABALU : The water supply disruption plaguing Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was caused by a misunderstanding between the university and the Sabah Water Department (JANS) regarding the existing indicator at the R13 water tank. Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, who is also the State Works Minister said the issue is currently being addressed, and the current indicator would be replaced with a digital version within a week. A series of discussions between JANS and UMS, ..

SEREMBAN : Commercial crime cases in Negeri Sembilan have increased, with losses reaching RM47.74 million from January to May this year, compared to RM33.84 million in the same period last year. During this period, 1,351 commercial crime cases were reported in Negeri Sembilan, compared to 1,033 cases reported the previous year, said state deputy police chief SAC Muhammad Idzam Jaafar. He said this reflected an increase of 318 cases, or 30.8 per cent, while the total losses also rose by RM13.9 ..

SEPANG : The development of the Selangor Aero Park (SAP) will strengthen Malaysias ambition to become a leading air cargo hub in ASEAN, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the 600-acre project aligns with the governments strategy to enhance Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as a regional logistics and aerospace centre. Loke said KLIA holds a unique strategic advantage, with a vast land area of 100 square kilometres and strong connectivity, making it an ideal location for such ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia is committed to strengthening strategic cooperation with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to address increasingly complex disaster challenges, particularly those related to climate change and community resilience, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is leading the Malaysian delegation to the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on June 4 and 5, said the ..

PUTRAJAYA : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all parties involved in the successful organisation of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA25) and the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits last month. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who is also MADANI Government spokesperson, said Anwar conveyed the appreciation message during todays Cabinet meeting, describing both events as historic milestones for ..

SEPANG: Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said he will provide an update next week on the progress of the new Aerotrain service at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). He said the media will be given a tour of the upgraded train service before it goes into operation. We will invite you (the media) to KLIA next week to take a first-hand look, Loke said after the groundbreaking ceremony of the Selangor Aero Park here. The KLIA Aerotrain service is slated to resume in the second ..

KOTA BHARU : A total of 16 dogs from the United Kingdom (UK) to be received by the Fire and Rescue Departments (JBPM) K9 Unit are expected to begin duties in November. JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said each dog costs around RM150,000, adding that five will be deployed to Sabah, two to Sarawak and the remainder to the departments K9 unit base at Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur. We expect all the dogs to arrive in Malaysia by October, before commencing duties in November after ..

SHAH ALAM : The formation of the Malay Secretariat Committee is politically motivated, in contrast to the Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB), which actively advocates for Bumiputera rights, said UMNO Supreme Council Member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said the MADANI Government-driven KEB has a focused and consistent plan to uplift the Bumiputera community as a whole. The rights of the Malays have been a long-standing focus for Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN), which consistently advocated for ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The Immigration Department busted a homestay racket run by foreigners in a special operation carried out around Jalan Ipoh and Jalan Sultan Ismail here on Tuesday. Immigration deputy director-general (Management) Ismail Mokhtar said in the operation, which began at 2.57 pm, 13 illegal immigrants aged between 24 and 40 were arrested for acting as homestay agents. Based on public information and intelligence gathered over two weeks, the operations team was organised to move to the ..

SEREMBAN : A former company director pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to eight charges of improper use of company property, amounting to RM153,609 between 2019 and 2020. Chin Wei Choong, 42, made the plea after the charges were read out before Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. On four of the charges, he was charged as a director of Ambitious Supreme Sdn Bhd, to have used the company property, involving RM8,829; RM32,710; RM60,000; and RM7,070, without the consent or ratification of ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The official meeting with the Fukui Prefectural Government, Japan, marks a strategic move to bolster bilateral ties between Malaysia and Japan, particularly in the areas of agriculture, food security, and agro- technology, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He said the meeting paved the way for technology exchange, youth training, and the adoption of smart innovations, which could benefit Malaysia. This collaboration is timely, especially as the ..

TUARAN : Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Supreme Council will convene a meeting soon to determine the coalitions strategic direction, including decisions on potential partners for the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election. GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the meeting is expected to take place most likely after Aidiladha celebrations. The meeting will cover many critical issues as the state election is approaching. We will discuss not only who our partners will be but also the distribution of ..

KUALA LUMPUR : The resignations of two key ministers will not disrupt the progress of the National Environmental, Social and Governance Strategic Plan (NESP) or the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), both of which are nearing completion, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. To a question on the progress of NESP and 13MP, Hanifah Hajar confirmed that the 13MP is almost ready to be presented to the Cabinet, while work on the NESP is actively ongoing. All ministries understand the ..

KUALA LUMPUR : Two individuals, both with the title Datuk, were arrested last Tuesday, on suspicion of involvement in fraudulent activities related to the offering of free haj packages. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department acting director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said the activity was uncovered after the Op Haji Terkandas task force found a group of prospective pilgrims, waiting at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Monday for an individual with the title ..

ALOR SETAR : Thirteen stage bus routes under the BAS.MY Kota Setar brand have begun phased operations from June 1, as part of the Stage Bus Services Transformation (SBST) programme in Kedah. The Ministry of Transport (MOT) said the programme is a federal government initiative under Budget 2024, with an allocation of RM80 million for a five-year service period, or RM16 million per year. This initiative is part of efforts to improve the quality of stage bus services in Alor Setar and other towns, ..

SHAH ALAM: The Works Ministry (KKR) will upgrade 121 overcrowded schools, involving 127 classrooms in six states, through a project to address the issue of overcrowded schools, involving an allocation of RM88 million. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said a total of 127 letters of acceptance (SST) were handed over to the successful contractors today to implement the project in Selangor, Langkawi, Perak, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu and Penang. Selangor has the highest number ..

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Police expect 2.5 million vehicles to enter the state ahead of the Aidiladha celebration this Saturday. State police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the figure was based on projections by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) of vehicles passing through the North-South Expressway (PLUS) from May 26 to June 8. In addition, the increase is likely attributed to the current fruit season in Penang, he said when contacted by Bernama. To prepare, the JSPT ..

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Heart Institute (IJN) has made medical history by becoming the first centre in Southeast Asia to successfully implant the worlds first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system, the Abbott AVEIR DR. Senior consultant cardiologist and Interventional Electrophysiology & Implantable Devices clinical director Datuk Dr Azlan Hussin, said the achievement reflects IJNs commitment to setting new standards in cardiac care both in Malaysia and the region. This groundbreaking ..

KOTA TINGGI: The announcement of Mandarin Oriental as the new operator at Desaru Coast has officially put to rest rumours that the iconic One&Only; Desaru Coast was shutting down its operations. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the resort was never closed, and the confusion stemmed from a misunderstanding during the transition of operators. He said it was just part of a strategic rebranding plan for the resort, aimed at adding value and further elevating Johors tourism profile on ..

BUTTERWORTH: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) found 29 packets of marijuana leaves, believed to be worth RM1.5 million, in a piece of luggage at the Penang International Airport (LTAPP) last March 4. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said the luggage, which did not have any identification, was found at Baggage Carousel A at the airport. A check of the luggage found 29 transparent packets containing dried plants suspected of being marijuana flowers, estimated to weigh 16,210 grams ..

LUMUT: KD Laksamana Tun Abdul Jamil, KD Laksamana Tan Pusmah, and KD Pendekar were today officially decommissioned in full military traditions at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base here. Present were Chief of Navy Admiral Tan Sri Dr Zulhelmy Ithnain, as well as 37 former commanding officers of the three ships. The highlight of the ceremony was the symbolic striking of the ships bell and the lowering of the commissioning pennant, marking the official end of service for the three vessels, each ..

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Customs Department seized 86,086 electronic cigarette (vape) devices and 996.5 litres of vape liquid, worth RM5.17 million including taxes, in two separate raids conducted last April. State Customs director Rohaizad Ali said the raids, carried out at the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) and Port Klang, also led to the arrest of three men, including a Chinese national. He said the first raid took place at 1.15 pm on April 3, when the Enforcement Divisions ..

PETALING JAYA : Khairy Jamaluddin has denied speculation that he may join Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims Cabinet, stating that he does not wish to give up his current lifestyle. Khairy said he is living his best life at the moment, as quoted by Free Malaysia Today . Why would I want to leave this? he was quoted as saying. Earlier, there had been speculation that the former Health Minister might be appointed to the MADANI Cabinet following the resignations of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli ..

IPOH: The Perak enforcement division of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized 5,540 kilogrammes of packet cooking oil, worth RM14,233, with a halal logo that is believed to be illegal. Its director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail, said the seizure was made during a raid, carried out in collaboration with the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk), on a cooking oil packaging factory in the Jelapang Light Industrial Area near here at 2.30 pm yesterday. Following an ..

BANGI: A new cooperative law to replace the current Cooperative Act 1993 (Act 502) is expected to be tabled in Parliament this December, said Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives secretary-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud. He said the ministry is introducing a new law to enable the cooperative movement to operate more effectively as a business entity and become a stronger driver of the national economy. Therefore, we are repealing the existing act and replacing it with a ..

KUALA LUMPUR: The Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, slated to take place from June 13 to 15 at Lumut Waterfront, will offer more than 1,000 job opportunities through the participation of 10 employers from various industries. According to Sapian Mamat, Head of Corporate Communications at the Performance Acceleration and Coordination Unit (PACU) under the Prime Ministers Department, the initiative aims to connect youth and job seekers directly with potential employers through walk-in ..

TUARAN: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today distributed more than 200 cows to representatives of mosques and surau in the Tuaran parliamentary constituency for the ibadah korban (animal sacrificial rites) in conjunction with Aidiladha this Saturday. The cattle were also distributed to representatives from federal and state departments and agencies, as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The ceremony was held at the Rumpun Bajau Samah Sabah Cultural Centre in Kampung Lok ..

PETALING JAYA : The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has stated that there is currently no need to fine passengers for standing up before an aeroplane comes to a complete stop or for ignoring the seatbelt sign. CAAM affirmed that most passengers entering Malaysia generally comply with existing seatbelt regulations. It also confirmed that it has not received any complaints or reports regarding the issue. Nevertheless, CAAM reminded passengers to adhere to seatbelt regulations onboard ..

KUALA LUMPUR: Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood confirmed that the last known location of the United Kingdom (UK) national, who was reported missing since May 27, was in Bangsar here. Following the missing person report filed by Jordan Michael John Johnson-Doyles father at the Brickfields District Police Headquarters on June 2, Ku Mashariman said police have conducted a large-scale operation around the area. At 4 pm today, we also conducted an operation with 30 ..