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Rising voters in Tawau spark plan to to create second parliamentary seat
KOTA KINABALU, March 23 — Tawau could be divided into two parliamentary constituencies following a sharp increase in the number of registered voters in the area, according to Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan. Sabah Youth, Sports and Creative Economy Development
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As temperatures soar, Kedah and Perlis worry about drying rivers and shrinking reservoirs
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Residents in northern peninsular Malaysia are facing severe water shortages and rising temperatures as a prolonged heatwave continues to grip Kedah and Perlis. In Kampung Lubuk Tualang, Sik, Sungai Tebal is running unusually shallow, exposing
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Kedah police checking hospitals after viral claims of ‘mercun bola’ injuries in Pendang
ALOR SETAR, March 23 — Police are obtaining further information from the hospital regarding claims that several individuals were injured after being hit by a ‘mercun bola’ (ball firecracker) in Tobiar, Pendang. Pendang police chief Supt Rodzi Abu Hassan said
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Bukit Mertajam Hospital dismisses claims of relocation to avoid disrupting temple
SEBERANG PERAI, March 23 — Bukit Mertajam Hospital’s Board of Visitors today dismissed allegations that the hospital would be relocated to avoid disrupting a temple. Board spokesperson Ng Yi Cheah, who lodged a police report today over the false claims,
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Bangladeshi man drowns after falling into river in Perak
IPOH, March 23 — A Bangladeshi man was found drowned after falling into the river near Kledang Timur 4, Taman Bandar Baru Menglembu, here, earlier this morning. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the
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Johor Immigration cites extensive borders, evolving syndicate tactics as key challenges
JOHOR BAHRU, March 23 — Johor’s geographical challenges, with its extensive land and maritime borders, as well as the increasingly deceptive tactics used by illegal immigrant syndicates, which frequently change their modus operandi, are among the main challenges faced by
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Health Ministry: Malaysia’s medicine supply stable despite West Asia conflict
PUTRAJAYA, March 23 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that the supply of medicines in the country is currently stable and under control despite the conflict in West Asia. In a statement today, MOH said that the short-term
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NRES strengthens weather monitoring with AI, big data to tackle climate change
PUTRAJAYA, March 23 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), through the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), is strengthening weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities to ensure the country remains prepared for climate change. Its minister, Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph
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Penang to launch first direct flight from Qingdao, boosting tourism and trade links
GEORGE TOWN, March 23 — Penang is set to achieve a significant milestone with the launch of its first direct flight connecting Qingdao, China and the state on March 31, marking a major step in enhancing air connectivity between Malaysia
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Sandakan crash kills mother, daughter after motorcycle collides with car
SANDAKAN, March 22 — A mother and daughter were killed when the motorcycle they were on collided with a car along Jalan Batu 23, Jalan Labuk here yesterday. Sandakan district police chief ACP George Abd Rakman said the daughter, aged
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