Author - James Lim

Ipoh family seeks help to find missing father

IPOH: A family from Taman Pulai Heights is seeking help from the public to find their father, who has been missing since Tuesday (March 11). Dr T. Ashmitha, 31, said her father R. Thinakaran, 63, left their house at about 1.30pm two days ago and has not returned. "He told us that he was going to a...

Snake causes blackout in two areas near Kuching

KUCHING: A snake caused a blackout affecting the Batu Kawa and MJC areas here on Tuesday (March 11) night, According to Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), the outage occurred after a snake made contact with the electrical equipment at the Batu Kawa-Malihah junction. "The incident occurred at 8.31pm during heavy rain in Kuching. Upon receiving reports, Syarikat Sesco...

Counterfeit MyKad operation foiled, says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The discovery of the use of a lost MyKad led the National Registration Department (NRD) to expose a counterfeit identity card operation which produces forged MyKads. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said an individual complained that someone had used his MyKad, which was lost 12 years ago, to buy a phone in Cheras...

JDT loses to Thai giants Buriram United, ending journey in AFC Champions League Elite

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) journey in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL) has ended after they lost to Thai giants Buriram United 0-1 in the second-leg last-16 match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri on Tuesday. Buriram advanced to the quarter-finals 1-0 on aggregate. Thai winger Suphanat Muenta scored the winner in...

QuickCheck: Has the Pontian Municipal Council issued permits to sell fireworks at Ramadan bazaars?

A RECENT post has set social media "ablaze" with discussion over traders selling fireworks at the Ayer Baloi Ramadan Bazaar in Pontian, Johor. These traders claim that they were issued permits to sell their wares which has led to some frustration among food stall vendors. Is it true that the Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) gave out permits...

Cops receive new lead in Zayn Rayyan murder probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have obtained new evidence in the murder of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin in the form of a link to a video recording. Sungai Buloh police chief, Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor, said Zayn Rayyan’s mother, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, lodged a police report after receiving a TikTok video link via WhatsApp. "The one-minute video...

Aliff Aziz’s alleged ex Sarah Yasmine seeks RM830K in damages, sets 1-week deadline

Singaporean influencer Sarah Yasmine, who had previously claimed to be Aliff Aziz’s girlfriend, is seeking a SG$250,000 (RM830,000) compensation from the actor for filing an allegedly wrongful claim against her under the Protection from Harassment Act. In a recent Instagram update, Sarah argued that the filing was unfounded as Aliff, 34, had pleaded guilty to the khalwat...

Teen girl goes missing, family seeks help to find her

SHAH ALAM: A 16-year-old girl has been missing since leaving her home in Seksyen 20 here on Sunday. Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said her 46-year-old father lodged a missing person report at about 9.27am on Monday (March 10). "She is believed to have left home after her Internet access was restricted and after...

Zambry: Ministry did not receive any information on students affected by attack in Golok

PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry did not receive any information about Malaysian students affected by the attack in Golok, Thailand on March 8. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said his ministry was following developments in Southern Thailand closely. "Until now, we have no information whether our students (are affected) in terms of injuries or...

Tough All-England debut for Jun Hao, Su Yin-Pang Ron

KUALA LUMPUR: It was a disappointing debut for men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao and mixed doubles pair Cheng Su Yin-Hoo Pang Ron as they made early exits at the All-England on Tuesday. Jun Hao, who skipped the German Open and Orleans Masters to stay fresh, struggled against defending champion Jonatan Christie. Despite guidance from Danish coach...