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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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Man detained for allegedly smuggling 20 cows from Thailand in Pasir Mas
KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — The General Operations Force (GOF) detained a 49-year-old man on suspicion of s smuggling 20 cows from Thailand for a payment claim of about RM150 for each delivery. Its Southeast Brigade commander, SAC Ahmad Radzi
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Let Wawasan keep what it won in Melaka, Hamzah tells Umno ahead of state polls
JASIN, Oct 18 — Wawasan will defend the seats won under Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the coming Melaka state election, just as Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) plan to, its president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said. He said that if
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NCID officer seriously injured in machete attack during drug raid in Tanah Merah, says Kelantan police chief
KOTA BHARU, Oct 18 — A Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) officer from the Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters was seriously injured after being attacked with a machete by a man during a drug enforcement operation in Kampung Lalang Pepuyu, Tanah
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Parents to decide on childcare attendance, but kids must stay indoors
KUCHING, Oct 17 — No taska (childcare centres) have been ordered to close so far due to the haze, but all outdoor activities must be suspended to reduce children’s exposure to polluted air. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk
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From neighbour disputes to legal reform, Malaysia moves to strengthen community mediation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) is reviewing proposed improvements to the Mediation Act 2012 to establish a clearer legal framework for strengthening community mediation services under the National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN). Minister
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Ranau and Kundasang roads buried in mud after heavy rain, authorities warn of more landslides
KLANG, Oct 17 — After shooting nearly 6,000 crows this year, the Klang Royal City Council is weighing a different weapon against the birds of Bandar Bukit Tinggi: contraceptive bird feed. City councillor Chris Lee, who proposed the trial, said
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RM5 daily cap proposed as Tawau Hospital parking debate heats up
TAWAU, Oct 17 — The proposed parking charges at Tawau Hospital should be viewed as a practical solution to persistent parking shortages and security concerns rather than a matter for continued debate. State Assistant Minister of Health, Women and People’s
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