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Sultan Sharafuddin’s stance on unity shines at state-level CNY celebration in Jenjarom

BANTING, Feb 9 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin graced the state-level Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration held in Jenjarom yesterday. Their Royal Highnesses arrived at the Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple at

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Flood evacuations surge in Sabah, while Sarawak sees decline in numbers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The number of flood evacuees in Sabah continues to rise, while Sarawak has recorded a decline in the number of people seeking shelter at temporary relief centres (PPS) this morning. In SABAH, the state Disaster

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Mental health issues among children, teens a growing concern

KUCHING, Feb 9 — Mental health issues are no longer confined to adults but are increasingly affecting children and teenagers, raising serious concerns about their well-being, said Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Speaking at the

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First low-cost homes in Miri get gas piped direct to their kitchens

MIRI, Feb 9 — A total of 15 families from the Quadruplex Taman Ceria (QTC) housing area in Permyjaya here have been equipped with underground gas pipelines directly connected to their kitchens through the first phase of the Sarawak government’s

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Sabah minister orders ‘aggressive’ action on potholes after fatal accident

PUTATAN, Feb 9 — The Public Works Department (PWD) and road concessionaires in Sabah have been instructed to take proactive and aggressive measures to address the persistent pothole problems across the state. State Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya emphasised the

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DAP rep says Pakatan leader meant no disrespect to Keningau Oath Stone

PENAMPANG, Feb 9 — The intention of the leaders of Pakatan Harapan, including Datuk Ewon Benedict, Datuk Ginger Phoong, Jannie Lasimbang and members of the public who went to the Keningau Oath Stone on 25th January was purely to pay

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Perhilitan to erect warning signs near Masjid Jamek in KL after river sighting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — A crocodile spotted in the Klang River near Masjid Jamek last week has prompted the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) to plan for the installation of warning signs in the area. Perhilitan Director-General

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Retirees among 54 victims defrauded in RM5.2m vending machine scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — A total of 54 individuals have reported losses of RM5.2 million after investing in a vending machine scheme. According to The Star, one of the victims, a 60-year-old woman, who identified herself as Priema, shared that

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MACC to call 18 more for statements

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will summon 18 more individuals for statements to assist in the investigation into corruption and money laundering involving a financial consulting firm under Op Sky. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri

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Defence Ministry accelerates development of RMN’s new Bintulu naval base

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 9 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is in the final stage of assessing the suitability and challenges of the construction site for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Region 4 Naval Headquarters (MAWILLA 4) in Bintulu, Sarawak. Defence

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