QUANG BINH: A 350kg bomb left over from the US war in Vietnam was discovered in Hoa Thanh Commune, Minh Hoa District, the central province of Quang Binh, reported local authorities on Thursday (Oct 3). On Sept 29, a local resident found the bomb while farming near Khe Thui bridge in Thanh Long village and reported...
IPOH: A couple was shocked to find that their fixed deposit savings, which were meant for their children’s education, were transferred out of their bank accounts without their knowledge. Aquarium shop owner Ling Yoke Suan, 36, and her husband Yong Kui Hin, 38, claimed to have lost a total of RM23,080. According to Ling, 17 transactions were...
GEORGE TOWN: The search for Dr Balraj Sethi, who was swept away while trying to rescue his father in the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand, India on Sept 24, will be extended until Nov 20. His brother Suraaj Sethi, 32, said the Indian police and the state disaster relief force personnel have agreed to continue with the...
PETALING JAYA: Palestinian Ambassador to Malaysia, Walid Abu Ali, has issued a heartfelt apology for the recent disturbance involving a group of Palestinians at Wisma Transit Kuala Lumpur (WTKL). "I apologise on behalf of all Palestinians in Malaysia and back home for what occurred. This is not our culture, ethics, or beliefs. We, as Palestinians, are...
PUTRAJAYA: Amidst the surge of foreign investments in Malaysia’s digital economy, the government is keen to see more local technology companies expand their operations within the country, says Gobind Singh Deo. One significant effort in this direction is the Gateway, Amplify, Invest & Nurture (GAIN) initiative by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the Digital Minister...
PETALING JAYA: The father of a 13-year-old girl who tragically fell to her death from a school building has written a heartfelt letter to her. Addressing her as "baby," he expressed his inability to sleep for two days, revealing his deep sorrow. "I can't pretend anymore; I want to cry out loud. I can't keep it in...
PETALING JAYA: The KL International Airport in Sepang has overtaken Changi Airport in Singapore - in the ranking with the most photogenic facilities. According to a study conducted by travel site Miss Tourist, KLIA is ranked fourth in the list of airports with the most photogenic facilities, with 600,336 posts on Instagram. "It features a unique modern...
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his wife can celebrate their wedding anniversary in Malaysia but not overseas, says Sessions Court Judge Azura Alwi. The former prime minister on Thursday (Oct 3) failed in his bid for the temporary release of his passport to go to Uzbekistan with his wife to celebrate their 52nd wedding...
IPOH: An aquarium shop owner and her husband were shocked to find out that RM23,080 from their fixed deposit accounts had been transferred out without their knowledge or consent. Ling Yoke Suan, 36, said that on Sept 9, about 17 transactions were made to six other bank accounts. "This happened at around 4:45 am. I lost RM18,480,...
ALOR SETAR: A technician who fell while conducting repairs on the glass deck of Eagle's Nest Skywalk (ENS) of Gunung Machinchang in Langkawi has been confirmed dead. Langkawi Police Chief ACP Shariman Ashari said Khairul Nizam Jaffar, 41, employed by the glass deck company, was three months into his employment. "Police received information from the glass deck...
