PAS spiritual leader in Penang ICU following stent procedure, daughter says no visitors allowed
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 22 — PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin is currently at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Penang Hospital (hpp) following a stent implantation procedure yesterday. His youngest daughter, Husna Hashim, said her father was transferred to HPP four days ago from Tuanku Fauziah Hospital (HTF) in Perlis
Pontian search under way after boy, 9, found alone and drenched, saying father fell into river
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — A nine-year-old boy was found alone and drenched on the Kampung Parit Bugis bridge in Pontian this morning, moments before he told passersby that his father had fallen into the river. According to Utusan Malaysia, Pontian district police chief Superintendent Hadzrat Hussien Mion Hussain said the
Onsa enforcement begins: Platforms tested on age limits, anti-scam measures, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Communications Ministry has reiterated its commitment to combat online fraud tactics that are increasingly prevalent on social media platforms through the Online Safety Act (Onsa) which came into effect on January 1. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said a regulatory sandbox approach or regulatory testing
IGP: Several individuals to be called in probe over Bloomberg report on Azam Baki
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Several individuals will be called to give statements to assist in the investigation into the alleged share ownership involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, which was reported by international media, Bloomberg. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said an
After a hectic Chinese New Year schedule, Steven Sim lands in hospital but says he’ll be back stronger
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 20 — Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Steven Sim Chee Keong has been admitted to the hospital after experiencing extreme fatigue due to a hectic work schedule over the past few weeks. Sim posted on Facebook that, after weeks of being busy with work, he ended up
Security forces seek funds for high-security fencing at 69 illegal jetties along Malaysia–Thailand border
TUMPAT, Feb 20 — The General Operations Force (GOF), through the National Security Council (MKN), will apply for additional allocation from the government to install high-security wire, also known as Concertina wire, at the remaining 69 illegal jetties that have been demolished along the Malaysia-Thailand border. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander SAC
Former chief justice Abdul Hamid Mohamad dies at 83
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Former Chief Justice Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad, 83, passed away at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) at noon today. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Murni Abdul Hamid, when contacted by Bernama. Murni said her father had been admitted to HUKM since Feb 9 and died of
KLIA records nearly 9,000 arrivals in just 2.5 hours on first day of CNY, says tourism minister
SIBU, Feb 19 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) recorded over 8,000 tourist arrivals within two hours on the first day of the Chinese New Year (CNY), said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Speaking to reporters at his CNY open house at Pulau Li Hua Commercial
Former Court of Appeal judge Shaik Daud Ismail dies aged 90 in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Former Court of Appeal judge Datuk Seri Shaik Daud Md Ismail has died at the age of 90 at his home here this morning. Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah confirmed the news, telling Free Malaysia Today that Shaik Daud passed away at about 11.11am after
Body of firefighter reported missing at Pantai Kandis found three kilometres from shore in Kelantan, brother still missing
BACHOK, Feb 18 — The body of one of the two men reported missing at Pantai Kandis here yesterday was found washed ashore by members of the public about three kilometres from the incident location this afternoon. Bachok police chief Supt Mohamad Ismail Jamaluddin said the body of 32-year-old Ahmad Badrul