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Return of three elephants from Osaka zoo cannot be rushed
MERSING, May 19 — The process of bringing home three elephants, Dara, Amoi and Kelat, from Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan, cannot be rushed as it involves several procedures that must be followed, said Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability
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Malaysia seeks RM1b from Norwegian firm over cancelled missile export licence
LUMUT, May 19 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has issued a notice of demand to a Norwegian manufacturer following the cancellation of an export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) anti-ship and land-attack missile system. Defence Minister Datuk Seri
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Amirudin calls for grassroots cooperation to curb cable theft disrupting digital services in Selangor
SHAH ALAM, May 19 — Local communities have been urged to play a more active role in providing early information to help authorities combat cable theft and vandalism involving telecommunications infrastructure in Selangor. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said public
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Ex-Perlis MB’s son acquitted of false claims charge involving RM19,000
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Sessions Court in Kangar, Perlis, today acquitted and discharged former Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli’s son, Mohd Syafeeq Mohd Shukri, 37, of a charge involving the submission of a false claim worth more
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Sateerah Hassan quits as Putrajaya PKR Women deputy chief
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Sateerah Hassan has confirmed her resignation as deputy chief of the Women’s wing of Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s (PKR) Putrajaya division. Putrajaya PKR Women chief Fasyarini Azahari said the party acknowledged Sateerah’s decision and respected her
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Sabah probes suspected ivory poaching after mutilated Bornean elephant found in Tongod forest reserve
KOTA KINABALU, May 19 — Sabah authorities are investigating the death of a Bornean elephant found mutilated in a forest reserve in Tongod, believed to be linked to ivory poaching. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said
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Former Sabah Water Dept director found guilty of money laundering, wife and deputy acquitted
KOTA KINABALU, May 19 — The Sessions Court here has found former Sabah Water Department director Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib guilty of 12 charges of money laundering. Judge Abu Bakar Manat has allowed a short stand down for the prosecution
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MBI Selangor denies involvement in Bernam Maritime Industrial Park launch, says use of its name and logo unauthorised
SHAH ALAM, May 19 — Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) (MBI Selangor) has denied any involvement in the organisation, management, ownership, promotion or operation of the Bernam Maritime Industrial Park project and its launch ceremony, as circulated by Bernam Shipyard Holdings
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At least 10 dead as massive floods sweep China with more rain on the way
HONG KONG, May 19 — Torrential rain across southern and central China triggered widespread flooding on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people, closing schools and businesses, and disrupting transport and power supplies, authorities said. China’s weather agency said areas in
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Indonesia minister denies letter he signed with Pete Hegseth gives air access to US military
JAKARTA, May 19 — Indonesia’s defence minister said on Tuesday that he had signed a letter of intent last month with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on granting US military aircraft access to Indonesian airspace, but said no commitment was
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