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Two Penang local council officers hurt as hydrogen-filled seized balloons explode during Thaipusam celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Two enforcement officers from the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) were injured after a bundle of balloons exploded during Thaipusam celebrations in George Town last night. The incident occurred at around 10.45pm along Jalan Kebun
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‘Why fear research?’ Hannah Yeoh defends data-driven approach amid KL mayoral election debate
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh today defended the importance of research and evidence-based policymaking, saying leaders should not shy away from in-depth studies when making decisions that affect the public.
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PM Anwar lauds Johor for preserving royal heritage during Abu Bakar Museum visit in JB
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded the Johor government for its efforts in preserving its royal heritage as a tourist attraction during a visit to the Abu Bakar Royal Museum here today. He said
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300kg animal struck and killed while crossing Terengganu road
DUNGUN, Feb 1 — A male tapir died after being hit by a car at Kilometre 8, Jalan Bandar Al-Mukhtafi Billah Shah-Paka near Kampung Santong here, last night. Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Loo Kean Seong said
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PAS U-turn sees three sacked Perlis reps welcomed back into the fold
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — PAS has moved to reinstate three former Perlis assemblymen whose memberships were terminated during the state’s recent political turmoil, reversing the earlier decision after an appeal to the party’s top religious council. The party’s Ulama
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Smuggling syndicates exploit Kelantan’s rivers and coastline, but vigilant enforcement keeps security in check
PASIR PUTEH, Feb 1 — The extensive coastline and network of branching rivers in Kelantan pose significant challenges to maritime border enforcement. However, the overall security situation in the state’s waters remains under control. Kelantan’s director of the Malaysian Maritime
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Partial reopening of Rafah crossing set today as Israel allows limited passage to Gaza
RAFAH, Feb 1 — Israel is set to partially reopen the Rafah crossing between the war-devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt today, following months of urging from humanitarian organisations, though access will be limited to the movement of people. The reopening
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US envoy arrives in Venezuela as Washington and Caracas rebuild ties after Maduro’s ouster
CARACAS, Feb 1 — The new head of the US diplomatic mission to Venezuela arrived in the country yesteray and was welcomed by the South American country’s foreign minister, as relations gradually warm after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro in a
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What is expected on debt, military and infrastructure
NEW DELHI, Feb 1 — India will announce its annual budget today, with the Defence Ministry seeking higher military spending, industry urging cuts in tax rates on market transactions and customs duties, and the government planning to ease foreign investment rules.
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Crocodile sighting in Singapore forces suspension of swimming and kayaking at Sentosa beaches
SINGAPORE, Feb 1 — Water activities have been suspended at Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches in Sentosa after a crocodile was spotted near Sentosa Cove, according to The Straits Times. The Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) and the National Parks Board
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