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That mosquito buzzing around you might not be as harmless as you think… dengue is still a threat in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Twenty years have gone by since Chris Low, 40, got dengue fever. What scares him is he can still “feel” and remember the symptoms today. “I remember having a very high fever one day, my
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Malaysia tightens border security following deadly attack in Sungai Golok, Thailand
KOTA BARU, March 9 — The police have confirmed that no Malaysian was involved in the shooting and explosion that occurred in Sungai Golok, Thailand last night. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said security controls along the Malaysia-Thailand
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No compromise on racial and religious incitement, enforcement agencies told to act
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — All enforcement bodies and security agencies have been instructed to take swift and effective action — without compromise — against any party attempting to incite racial or religious hatred. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said
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Malaysia must develop homegrown AI solutions to lead semiconductor sector
GEORGE TOWN, March 8 — Malaysia must look at developing homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) champions within the semiconductor industry and establish a robust local AI ecosystem. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said AI adoption would not only enhance operational efficiency
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Perak assembly sitting to proceed as planned despite Ayer Kuning by-election clash
IPOH, March 8 — The Perak government has no plans to amend the dates for the state legislative assembly sitting, scheduled to take place from April 15 to 22, despite the Election Commission (EC) setting the polling date for the
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Retired soldier killed, son critically injured in Padang Besar car-motorcycle crash
KANGAR, March 8 — A retired soldier was killed and his son seriously injured after their motorcycle was hit by a car along Jalan Dato Kayaman, Beseri, near Padang Besar last night. Padang Besar deputy police chief Supt Sarih Salleh
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PM Anwar extends financial aid to family of deceased accident victim in Kuantan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended financial assistance to the family of the late Abu Hanifah Yusof, who recently died in a road accident. The contribution was delivered by the Prime Minister’s political secretary, Datuk
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MACC meets doctor treating Ismail Sabri as ex-PM’s statement postponed again, but says he’s not a witness
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed interviewing the doctor treating Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at a hospital in Selangor, yesterday evening. However, a MACC source clarified that the doctor is not a witness
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Petros writes to Petronas to iron out deal terms, negotiations ongoing
KUCHING, March 8 The details of the collaboration between Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and national oil company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) are still being worked out, with further discussions depending on the outcome of ongoing negotiations, said Deputy Prime Minister
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Sarawak to tighten procurement rules, boost anti-graft measures with MACC
KUCHING, March 8 — The Sarawak government will continue to work closely with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and tighten procurement and contract awarding procedures, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According
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