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Security guard charged with murdering colleague at school guard house in Sabak Bernam, court to mention case on Dec 4

KUALA SELANGOR, Sept 30 — A security guard was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of his colleague. Wan Shahrizan Wan Kadir, 26, nodded after the charge was read out to him before Magistrate Siti Hajar

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UM confirms 12-year-old prodigy Izz Imil Shahrom’s historic enrolment, asks for space and privacy from public

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The University of Malaya (UM) has confirmed yesterday that 12-year-old Izz Imil Shahrom has enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics programme at the university’s Faculty of Science, following previous media reports. UM Vice-Chancellor

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Cuepacs president encourages hesitant civil servants to adopt SSPA, says ‘the principle is simple: salary increases’

PORT DICKSON, Sept 29 — A small group of civil servants remain hesitant to opt for the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), which will replace the Malaysian Remuneration System (SSM) effective Dec 1, says Congress of Unions of Employees in

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Premier thanks PM Anwar for supporting MA63 as Sarawak pushes for one-third parliamentary representation

BINTULU, Sept 30 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg acknowledges the efforts by the current leaders, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in upholding the promises made during Malaysia’s formation, as detailed in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).

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Sarawak reveals study on transportation masterplan to integrate all modes, from rivers and sea to land and air, says state minister

SIBU, Sept 30 — The Sarawak Transport Ministry is conducting a study to come up with the Sarawak Integrated Transportation Masterplan, said its minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He pointed out the study would look into integrating all forms

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Bomba D-G seeks Sarawak govt’s nod for land to build crucial coastal fire stations as bridges near completion

KUCHING, Sept 30 — Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad hopes the Sarawak government approves the land application to construct new fire stations along the state’s coastal roads. He said Bomba has identified two sites

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Father and son killed as car crashes into bridge wall on Kuala Pilah-Tampin road after university drop-off, two others injured

SEREMBAN, Sept 30 — A family’s journey home ended in tragedy when two of them were killed after the Perodua Axia car they were travelling in crashed into a bridge wall at Km21 of Jalan Kuala Pilah-Tampin yesterday. Kuala Pilah

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Govt ramps up efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in Malaysia amid economic growth

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — The government is committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate hardcore poverty in line with the nation’s healthy economic performance, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. He said that the government would ensure no one is left behind,

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Govt unveils plans for digitalisation and risk-based audits to elevate governance standards, says deputy finance minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The government is committed to raising the bar for governance standards with the National Audit Department embarking on transformative projects that underscore the importance of digitalisation, risk-based auditing, and collaborative governance. Deputy Finance Minister Lim

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Home minister confirms 80pc of police quarters now ready for use, says ministry to prioritise repairs on remaining units

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — A total of 80 per cent of the 64,000 units of Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) quarters throughout the country are fit for occupation, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Speaking at the Home Ministry’s

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