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Nadma must ensure disaster readiness, flood victims to get RM1,000 per household aid
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 1 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), as the secretariat of the Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP), to continue monitoring the preparedness levels of all agencies
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MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for East Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds in Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan until 9 pm tonight. In a statement today, MetMalaysia said that the areas affected
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President, deputy president posts not open for contest in PKR party elections this year
IPOH, Feb 1 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) may not allow the positions of President and Deputy President to be contested during the party elections scheduled for May. PKR International Bureau Chairman Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin said the
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Defence Ministry says to finalise acquisition of 30 used Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait Air Force soon
ALOR GAJAH, Feb 1 — The acquisition of 30 used F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets from Kuwait is expected to be finalised this year once all the documentation between the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) and the United States is settled soon,
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Rosmah seeks RM1m in damages over TikToker’s black magic claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, is seeking RM1 million in damages for loss of reputation following a claim made by a TikTok user that she practised black
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with unity, happiness, and love, says DPM Zahid in festive greeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Culture and tradition shared among the people are not only a source of strength but also a symbol of pride, showcasing Malaysia as a harmonious nation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Penang cops foil arms smuggling attempt, seize firearms and ammo; four men remanded until Feb 3
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 28 — Police apprehended four men, including two Indonesians, and seized five pistols, an M4 rifle, and 801 bullets from a boat in the waters of Perai, one nautical mile south-west of Sungai Perai, near here, yesterday.
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Indonesia secures consular access to four injured citizens after MMEA shooting; diplomatic note calls for transparent probe
JAKARTA, Jan 28 — The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has confirmed that it has gained consular access to meet with its four injured citizens tomorrow, following a shooting incident involving the Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) last Friday.
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Outdated criminal laws in Malaysia need overhaul to combat modern-day tech-influenced evolving crimes
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sees the need to review several outdated crime prevention laws to better address current challenges. Its director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that among the laws
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Communications Ministry launches fact-checking AI chatbot ‘AIFA’ to combat fake news on WhatsApp, says Fahmi
CYBERJAYA, Jan 28 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today said the ministry has launched a fact-checking chatbot to verify fake news and information on WhatsApp. He said the chatbot named Artificial Intelligence Fact-Check Assistant (AIFA) is part of the government’s
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