Police arrest three after 135km chase from Selangor to Melaka, seize heroin and meth
ALOR GAJAH, May 1 — Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested after a 135-kilometre police chase from the Serdang Rest and Service (R&R) area in Selangor to the Sungai Petai traffic light junction here on Wednesday. Alor Gajah district police chief Supt Ahmad Abu Bakar said the incident occurred around
Entertainment events must respect values and religious sensitivities, says Umno president
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — All programmes, including entertainment events, must be organised with due regard for values, decorum, religious sensitivities and local societal norms, Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. The Deputy Prime Minister said the views expressed by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) and the
Communications Ministry pledges vigilance, warns against misinformation as Gaza aid flotilla crisis unfolds
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government strongly condemns the interception of vessels under the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 mission by Israeli forces in international waters en route to Gaza. Fahmi said he has received a detailed briefing from Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim
Negeri Sembilan drama settles: Zahid confirms 14 Umno‑BN assemblymen staying with Unity pact
PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — All 14 assemblymen from Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) in Negeri Sembilan have agreed to continue supporting the state Unity Government to ensure political stability, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president said the decision was reached following a discussion session held with all
James Chai to continue giving MACC statement tomorrow over RM1.1b semiconductor probe
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern or James Chai, will be recalled to continue giving his statement on the third day of investigations at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow. MACC Investigation Division Senior Director Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar, when contacted, confirmed
Sabah’s 40pc constitutional entitlement not to be confused with federal development funds, interim payments
KOTA KINABALU, April 29 — Sabah leaders have reiterated that the state’s constitutional claim to its 40 per cent revenue entitlement must not be confused with federal development allocations, stressing that the two are separate and cannot be conflated in ongoing negotiations with Putrajaya. Deputy chief minister cum Finance Minister Datuk
Owner claims 100-year legacy wiped out as Penang demolishes Waterfall Cafe
GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — The owner of the landmark Waterfall Cafe in Penang today claimed the demolition of the long-standing eatery has destroyed a family business he says dates back more than a century. S. Ananth Raj said the restaurant was first started by his grandfather within the Penang Botanic
Overcrowded, understaffed and in urgent need of upgrades: Sabah lawmaker says Sandakan Hospital buckling under strain
KOTA KINABALU, April 28 — Healthcare services in Sandakan are struggling to keep pace with demand, making it the hospital with some of the highest mortality rates in the country, Elopura assemblyman Calvin Chong said in the Sabah Legislative Assembly today. He claimed that conditions at the Duchess of Kent hospital
N. Sembilan MB says Umno reps should have just tabled no-confidence motion in assembly
SEREMBAN, April 27 — The Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun today said any challenge to his leadership should be tested through a motion of no confidence in the State Legislative Assembly. He said the Barisan Nasional bloc should have let the sitting go on as usual (today). “If they
PM Anwar launches Huawei AI Lab and Innovation Centre at The Exchange 106 in TRX
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the new Huawei AI Lab and Innovation Centre in The Exhange 106 at TRX Kuala Lumpur today. He also congratulated the Chinese tech company on their 25th year anniversary in Malaysia while also thanking them for their continuous confidence