KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — PKR’s Akmal Nasrullah Nasir was sworn in as the new minister of economy today, succeeding a former mentor who oversaw one of the most scrutinised ministries as it led the Anwar government’s push to raise Malaysians’ socio-economic standards, a key election pledge. At just 39, the

SARATOK, Dec 17 — A multi-agency operation to control the crocodile population along Batang Krian has captured a 15-foot (4.572-metre) male crocodile in Kampung Kupang. Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the operation is being jointly carried out by the Saratok District Police Headquarters, Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), Fire and

TAIPING, Dec 16 — A man pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to causing grievous hurt by slashing a surau caretaker with a machete last Wednesday. Kamarulzaman Kamarudin, 56, is accused of attacking Normuda Mod Noor, 68, at Surau Nurul Hidayah, Jalan Bukit Jana, Kampung Bukit Jana, Kamunting,

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next year to clearly distinguish genuine whistleblowers from criminals seeking to hide behind the law, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the amendments are crucial to closing loopholes that

SERIAN, Dec 15 — A married couple in Kampung Gahat Mawang here were forced to relocate after a landslide hit their home on Sunday. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), in a statement, said both victims were safe and did not sustain any injuries. Bomba said they were notified about the incident

BINTULU, Dec 15 — A pickup truck caught fire in the early this morning at RPR Sungai Plan, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said an emergency call was received at 5.59am and firefighters from the Kidurong fire station were immediately dispatched to the scene. “When firefighters arrived, they

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — A Machang Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) student who was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road yesterday is believed to have been wearing wireless earbuds. Kosmo! reported that Machang district police chief Superintendent Ahmad Shafiki Hussin said initial investigations found that the

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has received 27 body-worn cameras (BWCs) for use by its frontline officers, as part of efforts to strengthen enforcement and boost integrity. According to Berita Harian, Selangor JPJ director Azrin Borhan said the devices would be prioritised for enforcement personnel

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 13 — Nine Indonesian men, including three “tekong” (agents/handlers), were arrested while attempting to sneak out of the country in the waters of Sungai Rengit, near Kota Tinggi, two days ago. Johor police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the Indonesians, aged between 22 and 52, in

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Police have opened an investigation into a viral video showing a trailer lorry transporting a helicopter that blocked a public road in Subang Jaya, causing traffic congestion. In a statement today, the Subang Jaya district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat, said a report