Ampang Jaya police investigate viral Ukay Perdana burial delay, urge public to avoid speculation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — The police have received seven reports regarding the issue of body management at the Ukay Perdana Islamic Cemetery, Hulu Kelang, which went viral on Thursday, and are currently conducting an investigation into the matter. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said that as
Sarawak JPJ backs Julau licence aid initiative as rural motorcyclists embrace legal riding and cheaper fuel
SARIKEI, June 28 — Participants from rural areas of the Julau parliamentary constituency expressed gratitude after obtaining their Class B2 Probationary Driving Licences (PDL) through the Driving Licence Assistance Programme (BLM), qualifying them to buy subsidised petrol for their motorcycles. A participant, Bajik Undum, 57, from Rumah Ajau, Ulu Kuntau, Pakan,
Johor election: Zahid pledges full support for federal unity government if BN wins
PONTIAN, June 27 — BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that he will ensure that the Johor State Government moves in line and provides full support to the federal government if it is given a mandate in the Johor state election. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Umno
Selangor religious dept denies mosque caused Ukay Perdana burial delay — blames family confusion and NGO
SHAH ALAM, June 27 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has denied allegations that a delay in the burial process at the Islamic Cemetery in Ukay Perdana, Hulu Klang, which went viral last Thursday, was caused by the Nurul Hidayah Mosque in Kampung Pandan Dalam. Jais director Datuk Mohd Shahzihan
Johor Bahru media centres unveiled, Communications Ministry invites journalists to access facilities until polling
JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 — The Communications Ministry, in collaboration with the Information Department and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, has set up two media centres in conjunction with the 16th Johor state election to facilitate media coverage and the dissemination of information to media practitioners. The ministry said the
Cabinet approves Hybrid Working Day, civil servants to balance home and office from August 1
PUTRAJAYA, June 26 — The Public Service Department (PSD) today announced that the Cabinet has approved the Hybrid Working Day (HWD) as a new norm in the civil service, effective August 1, 2026. The system introduces flexible work patterns without reducing official hours. Civil servants will spend two days working from
Ex-Petronas manager leaked confidential data to Petros, Cyber Security unit confirms, court told
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Sessions Court was told today that Petronas’ Cyber Security Department confirmed that a former manager at the company had disclosed information on the national oil company’s business and financial structure to Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) on June 8, 2024. Former Petronas senior manager of Corporate
Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026 deferred, referred to two parliamentary select committees for scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026, which, among other things, seeks to provide for the use of electronic monitoring devices and the appointment of volunteers to support prisoner rehabilitation programmes, has been deferred and will be referred back to two Parliamentary Special Select Committees (PSSCs). Deputy Home
AirBorneo says flight disruptions to continue as concurrent aircraft maintenance hits Sabah, Sarawak services
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — AirBorneo has confirmed ongoing flight disruptions across Sabah and Sarawak, with delays and cancellations expected to continue over the coming days due to concurrent aircraft maintenance and technical rectification works. In a statement, the airline said the disruptions began on June 5 and have affected a
Anwar arrives in Tokyo for three-day Japan visit, Nikkei Forum on agenda
TOKYO, June 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here tonight for a three-day official visit to Japan, aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and participating in the 31st Nikkei Forum. The aircraft carrying the Prime Minister touched down at Haneda International Airport at 8.20pm local time (7.20pm Malaysia