CAAM: Middle East airspace closures could affect your international flights, check before you leave for airport
PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has advised that recent airspace closures in parts of the Middle East may disrupt certain international flight services. In a statement today, CAAM said airlines operating to and from the affected region could face delays, retiming, rerouting or cancellations due
Sarawak DAP veep confirms party to field new faces, plans to contest GPS-held seats, including Pelawan and Bukit Assek
SIBU, March 1 — The Democratic Action Party (DAP) is expected to field many new faces in the coming state election, said DAP Sarawak vice chairman Oscar Ling. Ling, who is also Sibu MP, said the party has been grooming potential candidates. “You’re going to see a lot of new faces in
EPF CEO: Ok to use EPF savings to buy medical insurance, as it will protect your ability to earn money
SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The proposal to allow Malaysians to buy medical insurance using part of their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings is a good thing, as it would ensure they can get quality healthcare and get back to work to continue earning an income, EPF’s CEO said today. EPF
Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting: Two more suspects held over attack on MCBA commander’s vehicle
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, Feb 28 — Two more suspects have been arrested over the shooting of the vehicle carrying the commander of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) here on Wednesday morning. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the latest arrests involved two local men, aged 51
Caprice files RM10m defamation suit against Rafizi Ramli
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — Local entertainer Caprice has filed a RM10 million defamation suit against former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli after the latter allegedly failed to apologise or remove social media posts which he claims contained false allegations. In a statement yesterday, Caprice said his lawyer Mohd Rezan
MACC launches preliminary investigation into UKM after Auditor-General highlights irregularities
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 27 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will begin preliminary investigations next week into governance issues and financial irregularities involving Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), as highlighted in the Auditor-General’s Report 2026. MACC said the investigation aimed to determine whether there were weaknesses in governance or elements of corruption, abuse
Spike in unregistered rat poison cases puts young children at risk, warns NPC
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 26 — The National Poison Centre (NPC) has detected a worrying rise in poisoning cases involving unregistered rat poison products between 2023 and 2025, with young children being the most vulnerable group. NPC’s Drug and Poison Information Service UF14 pharmacist Asdariah Misnan said more than 40 per cent
Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting: Suspects arrested within 24 hours, says Home Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Suspects linked to the shooting at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border entry have been arrested, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today. He added that police are currently interrogating the suspects. “The incident that occurred yesterday at Bukit Kayu Hitam is very unfortunate, but we
Zambry: Putrajaya plans Education Malaysia hub in Saudi Arabia to coordinate student affairs
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — Malaysia plans to establish Education Malaysia (EM) in Saudi Arabia to coordinate bilateral educational cooperation, including academic programmes, scholarships and student welfare between the two countries. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the proposal was conveyed during a courtesy call by Saudi Arabia’s
Maju Holdings director Abu Sahid’s corruption trial to be heard with wife’s money-laundering case
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The Sessions Court here today allowed the money laundering case involving Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed’s wife to be heard together with the corruption cases against the Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd director. Judge Suzana Hussin granted deputy public prosecutor Datuk Ahmad Akram Gharib’s application to try