‘The dream does not bode well’: Wan Junaidi recalls jungle operation that shaped his leadership
KUCHING, Aug 26 — “Nda manah mimpi
Anwar hails TM’s 80-year role in expanding connectivity, calls for shared prosperity
CYBERJAYA, Aug 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today praised Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) as an important institution in nation-building as it marked its 80th anniversary, saying the company had played a pivotal role in democratising communication across the country. Anwar, speaking at the company’s anniversary celebration here ahead
MyKad printing services nationwide to face temporary disruption from tomorrow to Aug 31
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 — MyKad printing services nationwide are expected to experience temporary disruption starting tomorrow (Aug 26) until Aug 31 following the transition process to the new generation MyKad. The National Registration Department (JPN) said it was currently implementing the transition from the existing MyKad structure to the new generation
Jeffrey Cheah says metal fatigue possible cause of Sunway Lagoon roller coaster incident
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah has reportedly confirmed a roller coaster accident that injured 10 people occurred at Sunway Lagoon on Saturday. The New Straits Times reported Cheah as saying authorities were investigating the incident, while he believed metal fatigue may have been a possible cause. “It’s
High Court dismisses Negeri Sembilan state government’s bid to evict Undangs from official halls, residences
SEREMBAN, Aug 24 —The High Court here today dismissed two applications by the Negeri Sembilan government seeking an immediate eviction involving the official halls and residences of the Undang of Rembau and Undang of Sungei Ujong. Judge Roz Mawar Rozain ruled through an online proceeding that the state government lacked legal
Man jailed three months, fined RM400 for impersonating MACC officer
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 —An unemployed man was sentenced to three months' jail and fined RM400 in the Selayang Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to impersonating a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer. Mohd Izham Mohd Zainuddin, 34, received the sentence from Magistrate Chai Guan Hock and was ordered to
Two boys, 13 and 16, found dead after being swept away by strong currents in Sabah
KENINGAU, Aug 23 — Two teenage boys who were reported missing after being swept away by strong currents in Sungai Pegalan, Kampung Bakti here yesterday, were found dead today. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Centre said the body of the first victim, Jasti Gomen, 16, was found at
No militants have crossed into Malaysia after southern Thailand attacks, authorities say
PASIR MAS, Aug 23 — There has been no reported attempt by militants or guerrillas from Southern Thailand to cross into Kelantan so far, following last night’s coordinated bombings and violent attacks across three southern Thai provinces. Confirming this, Southeast Brigade Commander of the General Operations Force (PGA) SAC Ahmad Radzi
Police: Seven men arrested after viral car park fight in front of Bintulu grocery store
BINTULU, Aug 22 — Police have arrested seven local men following a fight at a car park in front of a grocery store here, which was captured on video that has gone viral on social media since yesterday. Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said all the suspects were arrested
Elderly man, neighbour trapped on 14th‑floor ledge rescued unharmed by Penang firefighters
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — Two men, including a 78-year-old senior citizen, had a frightening experience when they were trapped on the 14th floor exterior corridor of a building at Jalan Lenggong Symphony Park, Jelutong, here today. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations assistant director John Sagun Francis said the