Final victim found, four‑day search ends in Kota Tinggi drowning tragedy
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 5 — The last victim, Mohamad Haiman Fitri Supian, who was reported missing in a drowning incident at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Kota Tinggi, was found at 3.05pm today. Acting Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohd Najib Sam said the victim’s body was found by the public
‘Round‑the‑clock service’: Puspakom plans 24‑hour operations for vehicle inspections
KLANG, Sept 5 — The Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) plans to extend its operating hours to 24 hours a day starting next January to provide greater convenience to the public for vehicle inspections. Puspakom Chief Executive Officer Mahmood Razak Bahman said the implementation would depend on public response to the
Sarawak Forestry ramps up monitoring in fire-prone forests as heat, haze raise risks to wildlife
KUCHING, Sept 4 — Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is stepping up monitoring in high-risk forest areas amid the current hot, dry and hazy weather, which could heighten the risk of forest fires. SFC general manager Abang Arabi Abang Aimran said the situation warranted close attention as the prevailing conditions could place additional
Malaysian durians could clear China customs in three to four hours under proposed fast-track scheme
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 — Malaysian fresh durians could potentially clear customs in China within three to four hours under a proposed fast-track mechanism being explored by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), China Henan Aviation Group Co Ltd (CHAG) and Tropika Makmur Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (TMM). According to MAHB in a statement, the
Serian records hazardous API 391, four other Sarawak areas at very unhealthy levels
KUALA LUMPUR, September 3 — Air quality continued to deteriorate this afternoon, with Serian in Sarawak recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) of 391, putting it in the hazardous category, while four other areas in the state recorded very unhealthy readings. Department of Environment (DOE) deputy director-general (Development) Azuri Azizah Saedon
Malaysia probes claim subsidised padi fertiliser smuggled into Thailand for bomb-making
PASIR PUTEH, September 3 — Malaysia and Thailand will use existing bilateral mechanisms to investigate allegations of bomb-making activities involving fertiliser elements from Malaysia, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the Malaysian and Thai police would conduct their respective investigations, with the matter to be managed through
Second suspect arrested after Sri Petaling cable‑theft chase; remanded seven days
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Police have detained another local man to assist in investigations into a cable theft case in Sri Petaling here. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the 32-year-old man was believed to be the driver of a Ford Ranger which was pursued on Monday from
Sunway Lagoon says all injured guests discharged, keeps roller coaster closed pending probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The roller coaster attraction involved in the August 22, 2026 incident at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya, which is believed to have stopped abruptly after failing to move forward during a ride, remains closed while investigations are ongoing. Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd said in
Pengerang investment must deliver measurable results, financial improvements, says industry expert
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The multibillion-ringgit investment in Pengerang must now translate into measurable operational and financial improvements, particularly as PRefChem continues to face losses, said industry expert Datuk Seri R. Jeyenderan. Commenting on a recent report on the financial performance of PRefChem, the chief executive officer of Maritime Network Sdn
Malaysians urged to stay vigilant as Mount Sinabung erupts, flights disrupted, thousands evacuated
JAKARTA, Sept 1 — Malaysians in or travelling to Karo Regency in North Sumatra have been advised to remain vigilant and avoid areas surrounding Mount Sinabung following its eruption on Monday, which disrupted flights and prompted the evacuation of more than 2,400 residents. In a statement on Tuesday, the Consulate General