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Anwar: Malaysia, Singapore concerned over Strait of Hormuz closure amid West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Malaysia and Singapore have expressed serious concern over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on critical infrastructure following the escalating conflict in West Asia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. In a
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MACC submits papers on DOE chiefs, targets graft tied to e‑waste and plastics
PUTRAJAYA, March 25 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption linked to the management of e-waste and plastic waste following recent progress in probes involving senior Department of Environment (DOE) officials. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan
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Fahmi: PKR will fully cooperate in probe into RM10m ‘corporate mafia’ allegation involving its MP
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — PKR is ready to fully cooperate with the authorities in connection with allegations of the party’s Member of Parliament’s (MP) involvement in misconduct involving a RM10 million transaction. PKR Information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said
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Trial run of Jalan Genting Highlands road charge system to start April 2, no payment required
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd (LCSB), the authorised operator for Jalan Genting Highlands, will begin a trial run of its road charge system on April 2, ahead of full implementation. The test will be conducted at
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Hot weather in Malaysia likely to persist until June, warns MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The hot weather phenomenon currently affecting the country is expected to continue until the beginning of the Southwest Monsoon (MBD) in June, following drier atmospheric conditions and lower rainfall, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
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King extends Police Day greetings, honours PDRM personnel for dedication
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today conveyed his greetings in conjunction with the 219th Police Day to all personnel and veterans of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). His Majesty, who is also the Honorary
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Major highways nationwide hit by slow traffic, accidents and breakdowns
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Traffic on several major highways nationwide was slow as of this morning due to increased vehicle volume, as well as accidents and breakdowns. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman said congestion stretching seven kilometres was reported
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Shah Alam teen dies after suspected fall from seventh-floor apartment
SHAH ALAM, March 25 — A 14-year-old boy died after he is believed to have fallen from the seventh floor of an apartment in Section 19 here yesterday afternoon. He was found unconscious by members of the public at the
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Four-hectare forest fire in Kota Bharu brought under control, no casualties reported
KOTA BHARU, March 25 — A forest fire covering approximately four hectares in Kampung Lati here was successfully brought under control by the Fire and Rescue Department without any loss of life yesterday afternoon. Tunjong Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) operations
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Education Ministry to ease teachers’ workload under Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026–2035
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The Education Ministry (MOE) remains committed to implementing various initiatives to address teachers’ workload, as outlined in the Malaysia Education Blueprint (RPM) 2026–2035. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the RPM 2026–2035 sets priorities to ensure teachers
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