No tyre marks, no crushed bones: Defence challenges eyewitness accounts in murder trial of senior cop accused of running down teen with Ativa
IPOH, Aug 13 — The High Court here today heard that 17-year-old Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie was not run over by the vehicle driven by senior police officer DSP Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak, as claimed by eyewitnesses. In his submission at the close of the prosecution’s case before Judge Datuk
‘I’m still in the Unity Govt’: Lahad Datu MP Yusof Apdal says viral resignation claim ‘untrue and malicious’
LAHAD DATU, Aug 13 — Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Mohammad Yusof Apdal today denied claims that he had resigned and withdrawn from the federal government. In a statement to Bernama today, he said the claim circulating on social media was untrue and malicious. “I remain a member of
Tabung Haji RCI report to go to police, MACC, Bank Negara, IRB for full investigation, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 — The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will go to the relevant authorities for a full investigation based on all findings and information contained in the report, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the authorities included the Royal Malaysia
Two accused flee Kulim court, one slides down pillar to escape police
KULIM, Aug 12 — Two men attending a case mention at the Kulim Magistrate’s Court here today fled the court compound after spotting police officers waiting to re-arrest them in connection with another case. Kulim police chief Supt Syamsul Sinring said the incident occurred at about 10am after both accused, aged
Beyond rockets: MYSA wants Malaysians to see how space tech shapes daily life
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 — Space technology must be made accessible so that the public understands its applications go beyond rockets, satellites or astronauts, as it has become an essential part of everyday management and daily life. Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) director-general Datuk Azlikamil Napiah said the ‘Space for All’ aspiration means
Finance Minister II: Seven of Tabung Haji’s 14 troubled investments ended in total losses, Saudi-based deal caused biggest hit
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Seven of the 14 troubled investments involving Tabung Haji identified by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) resulted in total losses, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan told the Dewan Rakyat today. Amir Hamzah said that among the seven, investments linked to Saudi Arabia-based
Decades on, Merdeka spirit still burns bright among older Malaysians
IPOH, Aug 10 — Do you still remember names such as Ali, Siti, Muthu, Jarjit Singh and Ah Meng that often appeared in our primary school textbooks once upon a time? Those names, once so familiar to earlier generations, seem to bring back memories of friendship, unity and a spirit of
PKNS denies RM103.69m losses, RM6.1b debt claims as inaccurate and misleading
SHAH ALAM, Aug 10 — The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) today denied claims that it had incurred losses totalling RM103.69 million and accumulated debts of RM6.1 billion. In a statement today, PKNS said allegations portraying the corporation as being in serious financial difficulty were inaccurate and misleading. “It also does not
National unity minister says Orang Asal heritage part of Malaysia’s national identity, not separate
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The heritage of Malaysia’s indigenous peoples (Orang Asal) is part of the country’s national legacy and identity, rather than belonging solely to the communities themselves, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said. In a Facebook post marking the 2026 International Day of the World’s Indigenous
MBPP blames root rot and trunk cavity for Angsana collapse in George Town
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 — Root rot and a cavity in the base of a 90-year-old Angsana tree, compounded by chronic soil compaction and limited rooting space, contributed to its collapse along Jalan Macalister here today. MBPP Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran said the 28-metre-tall tree, Pterocarpus indicus, had an estimated 30