MANILA: As the country prepares for the celebration of New Year’s Day, the Animal Kingdom Foundation on Monday (Dec 29) reminded pet owners to keep their furry friends secured and free from distress caused by the loud noise the occasion will bring. In a Facebook post, the animal welfare organisation shared steps on how to give...
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) cautioned that using the title “Dr” must not mislead the public into thinking a person is legally qualified to practise medicine. Its president Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo said the association was concerned that misusing medical titles could undermine public trust and put patient safety at risk, particularly when health-related...
KOTA KINABALU: A foul smell coming from an empty shop led to the discovery of a man's decomposing body in Tawau. Tawau OCPD Asst Comm Jasmin Hussin said the man, believed to be homeless, had been dead for about a week before he was found in the building at Batu 15, Jalan Apas, at 11am on...
PETALING JAYA: The daughter of Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the party’s youth wing leader to exercise caution in voicing dissent publicly, warning that portraying the party as being at a “stay or leave” crossroads could undermine leadership and weaken party unity. Datuk Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid said that while the concern...
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an appeal against the High Court ruling that dismissed his bid to serve the remainder of his SRC International prison sentence under house arrest. His lawyer, Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee, confirmed that the appeal was filed on Dec 24. On Dec 22, the High Court dismissed...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here has allowed business tycoon Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed temporary access to his passport for him to travel to London next month. Judge Suzana Hussin made the order for Abu Sahid's passport to be returned to him on Friday (Dec 19) and surrendered back to the court by Jan 30. Abu...
JOHOR BARU: An 18-year-old driver has been arrested for allegedly crashing a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) into a man before dragging a woman and reversing into a drain. Seri Alam deputy OCPD Supt G. Victor said the incident occurred in a residential area in Taman Johor Jaya here at about 6pm on Wednesday (Dec 17) “The incident started...
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has awarded RM274,375 in damages to lawyer Siti Kasim and her client over unlawful raid at her house and her subsequent wrongful imprisonment in June 2018. Judicial Commissioner Arziah Mohammed Apandi, in her decision, said the police raid on Siti's home on June 21, 2018, was conducted without any intent to...
MANILA: A former senior Philippine government executive embroiled in a massive corruption scandal was found dead on Dec 18 after an apparent fall from a cliff in the country’s north. Former Public Works undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, 63, was reported to have fallen along Kennon Road in Tuba town, Benguet province, a mountainous area known for...
SEPANG: The use of quick response (QR) codes for departure and arrival processes at the country’s entry points, introduced earlier in 2025, has successfully reduced congestion and improved operational efficiency, with passengers able to clear immigration in as little as five to seven seconds. The implementation of the technology at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals...
