SEGAMAT: Five men and a woman, aged from their teens to 40s, believed to be involved in a fight that led to a man’s death in Taman Sejati, Batu Anam, on Thursday (Oct 31), were arrested, said police. Segamat district police chief Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said in a statement on Friday (Nov 1) that at...
Hong Kong superstar Aaron Kwok was recently denied entry to the Sha Tin Racecourse, managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, for wearing a polo shirt instead of a suit. According to reports, the Hong Kong Jockey Club upholds a dress code akin to five-star hotels to cultivate an elite clientele where attire reflects social status...
PETALING JAYA: Khazanah Nasional has stepped forward to clarify its recent divestment from Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd. In a statement on Friday (Nov 1), it said it invested RM27mil to secure a 9% stake in FashionValet, a burgeoning homegrown e-commerce platform boasting over 400 brands and 15,000 products, with expectations of achieving approximately 60% annual revenue...
KUALA LUMPUR: A food delivery rider, who allegedly rammed a car into a policeman last week, has claimed trial to an attempted murder charge at the Sessions Court here. Muhammad Shamil Md Isa, 27, was charged with ramming a car into a motorcycle ridden by Corporal A. Rajaratnam, 48, knowing that the act could result in...
DEEPAVALI - the Festival of Lights is traditionally a Hindu festival that symbolises triumph of light over darkness, it is widely celebrated across Malaysia, transcending racial and religious lines. With the festival only a couple of days away, many have been busy decorating their homes and preparing delicious treats for the auspicious day. Shops and malls have...
A BRIEF verbal commotion erupted during a question-and-answer session at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall on Tuesday when several attendees demanded an extension of the event, despite attempts by the moderator to conclude it. Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif had just delivered a talk on her professional journey before assuming her current role and was...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Cor Episcopa Philip Thomas, chairman of the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM), at Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 29) to discuss efforts to strengthen unity. In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister highlighted the meeting's importance for exchanging views and understanding the needs of various religious...
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will announce a pay rise for all its 34,000 employees and be the first government-linked corporation (GLC) to raise its minimum wage to RM1,700 as stated in the Budget 2025, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that the top management of TNB had agreed to this after...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Terengganu and six other states until 7pm on Tuesday. In a statement issued at 3.25pm, MetMalaysia said the areas expected to be affected include parts of Kedah, covering Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling and...
PUTRAJAYA: Pneumonia was the leading cause of death in Malaysia in 2023 with 18,181 fatalities, says Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. He said the Statistics on Causes of Death, Malaysia 2024 report indicates that pneumonia accounted for 15.2% of the 119,952 medically certified deaths that year. "Pneumonia supersedes ischaemic heart disease as the principal...
