Padu: Those who don’t register, will have their basic data entered into the system

PETALING JAYA: Those who do not register on the Central Database Hub (Padu) system will still have their basic data automatically entered into the system, says Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin. The chief statistician said that the data stored in the Padu system would make it easier for the Statistics Department to carry out analysis and...

Video of man damaging food items in convenience store enrages Malaysians

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are enraged with a man seen in a video damaging food items in a convenience store. The 22-second clip has been shared on several social media platforms, prompting comments from the public calling for action to be taken against the perpetrator. Tagging Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, an X...

Stray dog hunt by local council draws flak from dog lovers and public

KLANG: A dog hunt scheduled to take place on April 22, 23 and 24 by the Shah Alam City Hall (MBSA) is drawing a lot of flak from dog lovers and members of the public. According to the plan, residents’ association members from the targeted areas would work as volunteers with MBSA to hunt down and...

Expect EV road tax rate to be announced next month, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry is in the final stage of reviewing the road tax rate structure for electric vehicles (EVs), and it is expected to be announced next month, says Anthony Loke Siew Fook. The Transport Minister said road tax for EVs would be cheaper than the road tax for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles,...

Singapore seizes 1.5 tonne of illegally imported fresh produce and processed food from Malaysia

SINGAPORE (Bernama): Around 1.5 tonne of illegally imported fresh produce and processed food from Malaysia has been seized by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) after a joint operation with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) earlier this week. SFA and ICA in a joint statement said the operation was conducted from March 25 to 26 on...

No charges for ‘Papa Swift’ in Australia after alleged Eras Tour altercation

Sydney, March 26, 2024 (AFP) - Australian police has announced said no action would be taken against Taylor Swift's father -- nicknamed "Papa Swift" by her adoring fans -- for allegedly punching a photographer while disembarking a Sydney superyacht during her Eras Tour. Veteran photographer Ben McDonald claimed late February that he had been taking pictures...

Allaudeen sets sights on legal career after retirement

KUALA LUMPUR: After going on mandatory retirement from his role as Kuala Lumpur police chief on Friday (March), Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid intends to rekindle his interest in the legal field, which he had to leave behind 38 years ago when he opted for a career in law enforcement. Commencing his career with the Police on...

IGP: National security heightened after possible Israeli agent nabbed in KL (updated)

KUALA LUMPUR: The arrest of an Israeli national at a hotel along Jalan Ampang has led to the police heightening security levels in the country. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the arrest of the 36-year-old man - who police suspect is an Israeli intelligence agent - has put the Royal Malaysia Police on...

Klang hit by flash floods, including famous ‘Little India’

KLANG: Several parts of Klang have been hit by flash floods due to heavy rain. One of the worst hit places were parts of Jalan Tengku Kelana, where the royal town's Little India is located. N. Thuraisingam - who works in a restaurant there - said the lower end of Jalan Tengku Kelana near Bulatan Simpang Lima...