Malaysia
Back to homepage
Sabah probes suspected ivory poaching after mutilated Bornean elephant found in Tongod forest reserve
KOTA KINABALU, May 19 — Sabah authorities are investigating the death of a Bornean elephant found mutilated in a forest reserve in Tongod, believed to be linked to ivory poaching. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said
Read More
Former Sabah Water Dept director found guilty of money laundering, wife and deputy acquitted
KOTA KINABALU, May 19 — The Sessions Court here has found former Sabah Water Department director Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib guilty of 12 charges of money laundering. Judge Abu Bakar Manat has allowed a short stand down for the prosecution
Read More
MBI Selangor denies involvement in Bernam Maritime Industrial Park launch, says use of its name and logo unauthorised
SHAH ALAM, May 19 — Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) (MBI Selangor) has denied any involvement in the organisation, management, ownership, promotion or operation of the Bernam Maritime Industrial Park project and its launch ceremony, as circulated by Bernam Shipyard Holdings
Read More
Lim Guan Eng labels Khairy, Umno ‘fake progressives’ over defence of Dr Akmal’s politics
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng today accused Khairy Jamaluddin and Umno of being “fake progressives” after the former minister defended Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh’s style of politics. In a statement, Lim
Read More
Penang volunteer fire brigades lodge police report over Facebook claims linking them to money laundering
GEORGE TOWN, May 19 — Penang volunteer fire brigades have lodged a police report against a Facebook user over allegations linking the organisations to money laundering and tax evasion activities. One of the volunteers, Goh Chin Wah, said the allegations
Read More
Over 20 villagers band together to capture 300kg crocodile in KK near Sabah Legislative House
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — More than 20 villagers joined forces to capture a crocodile weighing about 300 kilogrammes in Kota Kinabalu earlier today. The 3.7-metre reptile was caught near the Sabah State Legislative Assembly area after it was spotted
Read More
Govt keeps sports funding intact, athletes’ welfare top priority, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that there will be no financial cuts to sports programmes despite ongoing economic pressures. He said the government remains committed to safeguarding the country’s sporting development. “Despite
Read More
Malaysia targets 902 clinics for integrated lung health rollout by end-2026
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — Malaysia has stepped up its efforts to translate the World Health Assembly’s Lung Health Resolution into practical action by pursuing an integrated healthcare approach and forging strong public-private partnerships to improve respiratory health outcomes nationwide. Health Minister
Read More
Villagers on alert as sun bear returns nightly, kills goats and damages bee hives in Terengganu
JERTIH, May 19 — Residents of Kampung Alor Belanga near Kampung Alor Keladi here are concerned over the presence of a sun bear that has been roaming the village in search of food since April. Alor Belanga Federal Village Development
Read More
Aunt recounts bruises, severe head injury seen on Zara Qairina during treatment and post-mortem handling at inquest
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Coroner’s Court was told today about visible injuries and bruising found on the body of Zara Qairina Mahathir during her treatment and later handling at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (HQE) on July 17 last year.
Read More