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Six hotspots in Kedah, Johor and Selangor at risk of flooding Oct 18 to 20
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Six locations nationwide are anticipated to experience rising sea levels due to a spring tide phenomenon set to occur from tomorrow until October 20. According to Kosmo!, the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (Jupem) has
Read MoreSuspected kidnappers tried to sell 12-year-old Klang girl to sex traffickers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Selangor police said today that a group of individuals accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl last week had tried to sell her off to a sex-trafficking ring. According to The Star, state Police Chief Comm Datuk
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Dewan Rakyat unanimously passes amendments to citizenship law, surpassing two-thirds majority
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024, which introduces significant changes to Malaysia’s citizenship laws, was unanimously passed today in the Dewan Rakyat, exceeding the required two-thirds majority. Voting for the Bill was conducted via a bloc
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Selangor Sultan receives RM3.9m in business zakat from PNB
SHAH ALAM, Oct 16 —The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today received RM3.9 million in business zakat (tithe) from Kumpulan Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). The zakat contribution for the financial year ending in 2023 was presented by PNB
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No further ground movement on Taman Melawati slope, underlying sedimentary rocks strong, says Ahmad Maslan
GOMBAK, Oct 16 — Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has assured that the underlying sedimentary rocks at Taman Melawati hill remain strong. He explained that the recent landslide was caused by slope failure resulting from surface soil erosion.
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Hindu group in Penang alleges 250pc surge in goods, spice prices for Deepavali
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 16 — Sudden price increases for spices and essential items was affecting Deepavali preparations for some Hindu consumers, according to Penang Hindu Association president Datuk P. Murugiah. He gave the example of cardamoms that he said were
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Immigration officers’ violence, abuse against Rohingya led to Bidor depot breakout
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) concluded that extreme violence and abuse by some Immigration Department (JIM) officers against Rohingya detainees were among the causes of 131 illegal immigrants escaping from the Bidor Temporary Immigration Depot
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In SRC’s US$1.1b suit, Najib doubles down on claim he had no direct role in SRC’s formation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today reiterated his testimony in court, firmly denying any explicit involvement in the formation of SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Najib
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Court junks habeas corpus petition of six women from China held in Bukit Jalil depot
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The High Court here today rejected a habeas corpus application filed by six women from China seeking immediate release from detention under the custody and control of the Commandant of the Bukit Jalil Immigration Detention
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Two suspects in Felcra retiree’s murder to face Jitra court tomorrow
ALOR SETAR, Oct 16 — Two suspects detained in connection with the murder of retired Felcra finance officer Sabari Baharom, will be brought before the Jitra Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. A police spokesman said in a statement today that the two
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