Three killed after Volkswagen crashes into cement lorry on Karak Highway
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Three men were killed while a woman was seriously injured after the car they were travelling in crashed into the rear of a cement lorry at Kilometre 34 of the Karak Highway heading towards the federal capital, near Kampung Sungai Chinchin, early this morning. Selangor Fire
Finas finalising new compulsory screening scheme for Malaysian cinemas
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is in the final stages of introducing a more dynamic Compulsory Screening Scheme (Skim Wajib Tayang) 3.0 to balance the screening needs of commercial and festival films. Finas chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib said the draft of
MACC probing two individuals over IJM Corp share acquisition
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — Two investigation papers involving the voluntary acquisition of IJM Corporation by Sunway Berhad remain open and active following the discovery of elements related to alleged irregularities in the matter. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman said investigations found elements that could be investigated
RM1.1b investment probe: MACC seeks AGC help to get statements from Taiwan, UK in case linked to Arm Holdings
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking mutual legal assistance to obtain statements from several individuals in Taiwan and the United Kingdom (UK) to assist in the investigation into the RM1.1 billion investment case. MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said his party had
Temporary diversion on landslide-hit Gua Musang-Lojing road to reopen Thursday
GUA MUSANG, May 20 — A temporary diversion on the Gua Musang-Lojing road, closed since December 3 last year due to a landslide, will open from Thursday (May 21). Kelantan Public Works, Infrastructure, Water, and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Dr Izani Husin said reopening the route is crucial to restoring
Malaysian Haj pilgrims urged to limit outdoor activities as heat hits 48°C in Mecca
MECCA, May 20 — Malaysian Haj pilgrims have been advised to take care of their health and limit outdoor activities following extreme heat in Saudi Arabia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 48°Celsius. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Dr Zulkifli Hasan, said peak Haj rituals and Masyair
Woman, 84, fatally burned in Sandakan house fire, found in living room
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — An 84-year-old woman was found charred after a two-storey house she was living in caught fire in Jalan Fook Hin, Batu 12, Sandakan, Sabah, last night. The victim, identified as Nicole, was discovered by firefighters in the living room at 10.44pm, according to Harian Metro. It is
Wangsa Maju MP says attendance at Rafizi, Nik Nazmi event was to honour invitation; respects their PKR exit decision
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Wangsa Maju Member of Parliament Zahir Hassan has clarified that his attendance at a political direction programme involving former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was to fulfil an invitation from fellow comrades. In
TNB is using AI like a ‘smart GPS’ for electricity — and it could transform Malaysia’s energy grid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Much like how weather forecasts help people plan their daily routines, from avoiding traffic congestion during heavy rain to organising weekend activities, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in the energy sector to anticipate electricity demand and prepare power systems ahead of time. For Tenaga
Muslims in Malaysia to observe Hari Raya Aidiladha on May 27
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on Wednesday, May 27, corresponding to 10 Zulhijjah 1447 Hijrah. The announcement was made by Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal assistant secretary Muhammad Affendi Jalaludin during a ‘live’ broadcast on national television tonight. “In fulfilment of the command of