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N. Sembilan crisis won’t disrupt BN’s Melaka state election machinery
MELAKA, Oct 18 — The crisis in Negeri Sembilan is not expected to affect Barisan Nasional’s (BN) preparations for the Melaka state election next month, Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said. He said the key was to ensure
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Anwar approves RM30m to resurface 600 roads in Perak
IPOH, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved a special allocation of RM30 million to resurface 600 roads in residential areas across Perak, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the allocation,
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Fahmi condemns cyberbullying of UM student Ummi after she questioned Najib fine donations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has condemned the bullying and threats directed at Universiti Malaya (UM) student Ummi Umairah Bakhit following views she expressed at a forum. He also urged all victims of cyberbullying
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MCMC probes Threads content suspected of insulting Negeri Sembilan royal institution
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into content uploaded on the social media platform Threads, suspected of containing insults against the royal institution of Negeri Sembilan. In a statement today, MCMC
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Flydubai captain recalls co-pilot’s axe attack in alleged bid to crash plane and kill passengers
DUBAI, Oct 17 —The captain of a flydubai flight whose co-pilot attacked him with an axe in an alleged bid to bring down the plane said one thought kept running through his head as the harrowing ordeal unfolded: “You can’t
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Melaka polls: BN to unveil candidate list on Oct 28, says Ab Rauf
MELAKA, Oct 18 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will announce the list of candidates who will contest in the Melaka State Election (PRN) on October 28, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. Ab Rauf, who is also the Melaka
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Selangor studying retention ponds, drainage upgrades for Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang, says exco
KLANG, Oct 18 — The Selangor state government is conducting a detailed study to identify critical locations for new retention ponds and drainage upgrades to address flash floods, particularly in urban areas. State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham
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Woman collapses, loses consciousness while hiking at Langsir Waterfall, airlifted to safety, says Fire Dept
DUNGUN, Oct 18 — A 48-year-old female climber collapsed and lost consciousness while hiking at Air Terjun Langsir, Chemerong, here yesterday. Operations Commander Senior Fire Officer Ishak Abd Aziz said the victim, Lim Kah Wah from Bayan Lepas, Penang, was
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Labuan fire razes 26 workers’ ‘kongsi’ quarters, no casualties reported
LABUAN, Oct 18 — A fire destroyed 26 units of a wooden ‘kongsi’ house occupied by construction workers near Taman Kian Yap here last night, affecting an estimated over 50 people, with no casualties reported. Labuan Fire and Rescue Department
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Hajiji: RM18.7b allocation, up from RM17.6b, to drive Sabah development, fix water, power, roads
KUDAT, Oct 18 — The increased federal allocation of RM18.7 billion for Sabah under Budget 2027 will support efforts to strengthen basic amenities, improve service delivery and drive the state’s economic growth. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the
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