Armizan: Over 71 tonnes of surplus food redistributed nationwide during Ramadan 2026 under i-FB initiative
KOTA KINABALU, April 11 — A total of 71.3 tonnes of surplus food was rescued nationwide during Ramadan 2026 under the Ihsan Food Bank (i-FB) initiative led by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the i-FB@Ramadan Bazaar programme involved 119 bazaars
AirBorneo fleet to grow to three jets by July as Sarawak targets stronger regional connectivity, says Abang Johari
MIRI, April 11 — Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo is expected to have three jet aircraft by July, operating routes connecting Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu and Jakarta. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state government is also extending the runway at Limbang Airport to enable the jetliners operated by
Loan shark syndicate targeting hawkers, traders busted in Penang and KL
GEORGE TOWN, April 10 — Police have busted an unlicensed money lending syndicate (Ah Long) in Penang and Kuala Lumpur following the arrest of five local men in a raid in the city yesterday. Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said all the men, aged 19 to 29, were arrested by a
Ambulance crash near USM goes viral after Axia driver allegedly fails to give way
GEORGE TOWN, April 10 — An ambulance responding to an emergency was involved in a collision with two other vehicles on Jalan Bukit Gambir near Universiti Sains Malaysia yesterday, with footage of the incident later going viral on social media. Deputy Timur Laut police chief Supt Lee Swee Sake said a report
Temporary fuel hiccups at some Shell stations; company assures customers of steady supply
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Shell Malaysia is working to restore fuel supply at its petrol stations nationwide amid reports that some places have run out of fuel. The oil-and-gas giant said it is focusing on maintaining steady supply across its retail network following last week’s diesel price hike. “We are closely
Johor homestay murder case: Ex-workshop worker loses appeal against conviction, 30-year jail and caning sentence
PUTRAJAYA, April 9 — The Court of Appeal today upheld a 30-year prison sentence and 12 strokes of the cane imposed on a former car spray workshop worker for murdering an elderly man by stabbing him multiple times with a knife at a homestay five years ago. A three-judge panel led
Kinta schools study: Too much screen time, too little outdoor activity major factors in primary school pupils’ vision issues
IPOH, April 8 —Excessive gadget use and limited outdoor activity have been identified as key factors contributing to vision problems among primary school pupils, particularly in the Kinta district. Perak Clinical Research Centre head Datuk Dr D Philip Rajan said both factors were identified through a 2023 field study involving six
Unity banquet to replace cancelled Aidilfitri open house in Butterworth
GEORGE TOWN, April 8 — A unity banquet will be held in Bagan Ajam on April 11, replacing a cancelled Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house that was initially proposed to take place at the Thean Hock Keong Association temple grounds in Butterworth. Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid
Defence mega projects to go ahead despite energy crisis as delays could hike costs, says deputy minister
LUMUT, April 7 — Mega projects under the Ministry of Defence will continue as planned, including the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project, despite the ongoing global energy crisis. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the projects will proceed according to the schedule outlined in the 13th Malaysia
Storm alert: Seven states plus Labuan brace for heavy rain, strong winds until 5pm
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over seven states, as well as the entire Federal Territory of Labuan, until 5 pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said such weather conditions are expected in Perak (Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar and Batang Padang), Kelantan