SERDANG: A police narcotics raid led to the discovery of a modified car that used a locked compartment to store drugs. The raid on June 17 in a rented house in Puchong was conducted by both the Bukit Aman and Kelantan Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID). Bukit Aman NCID director Comm Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said that...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China have exchanged 14 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) through which both countries will share expertise and best practices, and collaborate in various fields. The exchange of MOUs was witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the latter’s three-day official visit to Malaysia. Among the highlights was the...
PETALING JAYA: Kelantan state assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has declared that the Nenggiri state seat is vacant effective Wednesday (June 19). The Nenggiri seat was held by rogue Bersatu assemblyman Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (pic). Mohd Amar announced this at a press conference in Kota Baru on Wednesday. He said that the decision was made...
JOHOR BARU: A local leader here has expressed his support for Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim’s call for the state to be treated as an equal partner in the federal government. Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim said Tunku Ismail’s view for the state to be treated as an equal partner like Sabah and Sarawak has...
KUALA LUMPUR: The police are looking for four men believed to be involved in an armed robbery of a jewellery store in a shopping mall in Kajang near here this afternoon. Kajang district deputy police chief Supt Mohamad Nasir Drahman said preliminary investigations revealed that four masked men wearing security guard uniforms with gloves had entered...
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on some of the country's main highways is reported to be moving slowly towards the Klang Valley, following the reverse exodus of celebrants and holiday-seekers after the Aidiladha festivity. A spokesman for the Malaysian Highway Authority said the number of vehicles increased slightly compared to normal days on the North-South Expressway (PLUS)...
KUALA LUMPUR: An elderly woman and her 12-year-old granddaughter who were feared lost while heading to a durian orchard in Bukit Buluh Telur, Kuala Kubu Baharu on Sunday (June 16), were found safe and sound at 9.30am on Monday (June 17). Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations, Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said the victims...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government still bears around RM7bil in subsidies related to diesel in Peninsular Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He explained that subsidies have not been abolished. The diesel subsidy rationalisation aims to ensure more efficient management of subsidies, preventing misuse and ensuring they reach appropriate groups. "The main goal of the diesel...
SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, have extended Hari Raya Aidiladha greetings to Muslims throughout Malaysia. In a post on the Selangor Royal Office's Facebook page, Their Royal Highnesses also expressed hope that Muslims remain grateful for the blessings bestowed by Allah SWT...
KUCHING: The shortage of certified professionals to handle programmes for individuals with special needs, particularly autism, will be raised with the Education Ministry (MOE). Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the ministry will discuss and provide recommendations to the MOE to bring this issue before the Cabinet for action. "We at...
