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Kelantan sees 22pc rise in rape and incest cases, MB urges parents, govt take action
KOTA BHARU, April 10 — All parties, including parents and the government, have the responsibility and roles to play to educate children to prevent them from falling victims to social crimes, especially rape and incest cases, said Kelantan Menteri Besar
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Man posing as media among 32 undocumented migrants arrested in Chow Kit raids
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — A man’s frantic attempt to disguise himself and blend in with media and enforcement officers in a bid to avoid detection was among the incidents during raids conducted by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) in
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Why Malaysia is avoiding a WTO showdown with Trump despite flawed tariff claims
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — China filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) just two days after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs on exports from 180 countries, alleging these violate WTO rules. So far,
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PM Anwar commits to reforming JAC Act amidst legal challenge on judicial appointments
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today pledged a comprehensive review of the Judicial Appointments Commission framework, despite promising to “vigorously” defend the constitutionality of the JAC Act that is being legally challenged. He said
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Selangor reps giving at least RM200 each to Putra Heights recovery fund
SHAH ALAM, April 9 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today that all 56 state assemblymen, including those from the opposition, will contribute RM200 each towards Putra Heights’ recovery following the gas explosion there. He also said
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Selangor begins closing relief shelters as evacuations end for Putra Heights gas explosion victims
SHAH ALAM, April 9 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today that all temporary relief shelters (PPS) in Putra Heights will be closed by the end of the week, with the process starting tonight. “The closure of
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PM wants full list of firms, workers disrupted by Putra Heights blast
PUTRAJAYA, April 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has requested for a comprehensive list of workers and companies affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion to properly assess the damage and determine the necessary steps to aid
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Payment exemptions, WiFi offered to Putra Heights disaster victims through telco initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Several telecommunications companies have stepped up to offer aid for the Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze victims, including bill payment exemptions, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. In his weekly press conference, Fahmi said that
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Federal govt allocates RM14.7m disaster aid for Selangor, including Putra Heights fire victims
PUTRAJAYA, April 9 — The Federal government, through the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), has allocated RM14.7 million in disaster relief funds to the Selangor government for 2025. Nadma director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the allocation would be used
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Johor student accused of creating explicit AI-generated deepfakes of classmates; cops investigating
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — A student from a private secondary school in Kulai, Johor, is accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) to create sexually explicit images and videos of his schoolmates. The school confirmed in a statement on Facebook
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