Thunderstorm warning issued for six states

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across six states, with warnings in effect until 5pm on Tuesday (Oct 21). The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the affected states were Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor Sabah and Sarawak. In Kedah, the district of Langkawi is on alert for severe weather. In Negeri Sembilan, the district...

Missing camper rescued in Tawau after six days

KOTA KINABALU: A man missing for six days in Kalabakan, Tawau, has been found. Khairul Saharin, 31, was found at 7.43am on Tuesday (Oct 21) as the ongoing search and rescue operation resumed. He was found weak and traumatised, said operations commander Khalik Ali. He said Khairul was helped out of the forest and given a preliminary medical...

QuickCheck: Did a lorry plough into three other vehicles at a traffic light in Klang?

A VIDEO of a multi-vehicle collision at a traffic light junction in Klang went viral on social media, capturing the dramatic moment of impact. The footage showed the chaotic aftermath of the accident that left several people injured at a busy intersection. Did a lorry plough into three other vehicles at a traffic light in Klang? Verdict: TRUE Four people...

MCA highlights concerns over tax refund delays affecting businesses

MCA is deeply concerned about the challenges confronting businesses due to delays in tax refunds. The combination of global economic uncertainty, adjustments in tariff policies, and rising operational costs has placed corporate cash flow under unprecedented strain. We share the sentiment expressed by Datuk Ng Yih Pyng, President of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry...

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines spews ash thrice, showing increased activity

BACOLOD CITY: Restive Kanlaon Volcano emitted ash three times on Monday (Oct 20), with a total duration of nearly four hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The first ash emission occurred from 7:28 a.m. to 7:38 a.m., producing grayish plumes that rose 300 metres above the crater before drifting westward. The second...

Cops record statements of eight individuals over display of Israeli flag in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU: Police have recorded statements from eight individuals over the raising of an Israeli flag on a boat during the "500 Pelayaran Solidariti Kelantan untuk Gaza” event held in Lembah Sireh, here, last Oct 10. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the statements were recorded from the event organiser, actors, advertiser, and printer...

Sabah Barisan continues strategic talks to put people first

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan will continue engaging in strategic discussions with component partners to prioritise people’s interests in the coming state election, says Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. The Sabah Barisan chief said the party’s priority lies with the people, not individual or factional agendas. He said it is important that Barisan combines experience and capability to...

Najib says he returned US$620mil of unutilised funds with Bank Negara’s approval

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court hears that Datuk Seri Najib Razak returned US$620mil of unutilised funds from a donation to the source with Bank Negara’s approval. Najib told the Court that the funds he received were used for political and social welfare purposes and stressed that he did not hold any offshore accounts. "Equally shocking is that...

Michelle Yeoh invited to launch Visit Malaysia 2026

IPOH: Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has been invited to attend the launch of Visit Malaysia 2026 in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who spoke to the Ipoh-born Oscar winner on the phone while meeting her husband Jean Todt at the Global Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul, Turkiye, extended the...

PM Anwar questions need for new taxes if leakage of public funds is still rampant

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim questioned the justification for the government to impose additional taxes on the people if existing collected revenue is not managed prudently and continues to experience significant leakages. Astro Awani reported that Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the government's current priority is to ensure the country's...