KUALA LUMPUR: Cops are investigating the brutal attack that killed three cats in Setapak. A photo of the killed felines has since gone viral on social media. Wangsa Maju OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Lazim Ismail said the carcasses of the cats were discovered on the steps of a student quarters of a private university at Jalan Genting...
KUALA LUMPUR: The continuous rain has caused the number of flood victims in several states to increase sharply, with the highest number in Kelantan, with 59,232 people evacuated to 221 temporary relief centres as of this morning, compared to 50,947 people in 207 relief centres last night. The Social Welfare Department's Disaster Info Portal reported that...
KUALA LUMPUR: The escalating cost of medical procedures may soon be monitored similarly to essential goods like rice, sugar, and eggs, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the Health Ministry is exploring ways to address the increasing healthcare costs, which have become a growing concern. “We will monitor within our...
PETALING JAYA: A message has gone viral on WhatsApp and Telegram, which states that all new staff members under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will no longer be under any pension plan. The message added that a new pension scheme for civil servants will be introduced starting Jan 1, 2025. Is this viral message true? VERDICT: FALSE According to...
KUALA LUMPUR: A recent survey conducted by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has found that destination attractions significantly influence Malaysians' decisions to holiday in Thailand. The study, titled "Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour", was undertaken in the first quarter of 2024 to explore the travel patterns of Malaysians, both domestically and internationally. "The findings revealed...
PETALING JAYA: From a punching bag to a Kawai piano, a total of 727 items belonging to controversial businesswoman Datuk Seri Vida have been seized and marked for auction to settle an outstanding debt of RM1,060,285 owed to Ah Design Communication. Other notable items include several sofas - including two four-seater sofas, a few chandeliers, sofa...
BANDAR PERMAISURI: A total of 32 roads federal and state roads in Terengganu have been closed as of 10am Thursday (Nov 28) due to worsening flood conditions. The Terengganu Public Works Department (JKR) in a report Thursday announced that all the roads were completely closed to all vehicles after being flooded to a depth of more...
PETALING JAYA: A family of six has taken to social media, pleading for immediate rescue after their home in a low-cost housing area behind the Pantai Timur supermarket was submerged by floodwaters early Thursday morning (28 November). Siti Farah Zulaika Ibrahim, 32, said she, along with her three children and elderly parents, is trapped inside their...
JOHOR BARU: A local entertainer has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in her 20s. Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat confirmed that the suspect, who is also a former participant in a reality comedy show, was arrested in the city early Thursday (Nov 28) morning. “The suspect, in his 40s, has been placed...
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Early preparations have been made to ensure that Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) continues to run smoothly statewide in the event of floods, says Johor executive councillor Aznan Tamin. The Johor education and information committee chairman said a total of 669 schools, including over 500 primary schools, have been identified as temporary flood relief centres...
