Elmina crash: Delivery rider Muhamad Hafiz was fully insured, says foodpanda

PETALING JAYA: Food delivery company foodpanda says the late Muhamad Hafiz Muhamad Salleh, who was tragically killed in the Elmina plane crash incident, was one of their best riders can had full insurance coverage. "Foodpanda extends its condolences to Muhamad Hafiz's family. "He was one of foodpanda's best riders," the company said in a Facebook post on...

Picking up the pieces: A policeman collecting some of the plane debris near the crash site at the Guthrie Highway in Shah Alam. — Bernama

Capt Shahrul was a ‘great guy’

KUALA LUMPUR: Captain Shahrul Kamal Roslan, who perished in the plane crash at the Elmina township, was always either laughing or smiling, says his cousin Shahriel Hanifah. The 29-year-old data scientist from Klang Gate, Hulu Kelang, said Shahrul – or “Adek” as he called him – was a happy-go-lucky person. “He never frowned because his personality exuded...

Fascinating political dynamic unfolding in Selangor, says state PAS

PETALING JAYA: Selangor will be the most interesting state to watch given the almost equal composition of government and Opposition assemblymen in the state assembly, says Selangor PAS information chief Ustaz Nushi Mahfodz. He said Perikatan Nasional won 22 seats, denying the Pakatan Harapan-Brisan Nasional pact a two-thirds majority. "Barisan only won two state seats compared to...

Sweden raises its terror threat level to high, Msian embassy issues travel warning

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian embassy in Sweden has issued a travel advisory for Malaysians residing in or travelling to the country in response to Sweden's recent elevation of its terror alert to the second-highest level. This decision follows a string of public desecrations of the Quran, which had sparked protests across various Muslim nations and threats...

No food poisoning outbreak in Semporna, says Shafie

KOTA KINABALU: There is no major food poisoning outbreak in Semporna despite reports of several cases at a resort in Kapalai recently, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. The Semporna MP said only a few cases were reported at the resort and immediate action was taken to address the matter. "Compound notices were issued to the resort...

A view of Lucy Letby, who was on trial at Manchester Crown Court charged with the murder of seven babies, being taken in custody by police, in Chester, Britain, in this screengrab obtained from an undated Handout video obtained by Reuters on August 17, 2023. Cheshire Constabulary/Handout via REUTERS

‘I am evil’: British nurse murdered seven newborn babies

LONDON (Reuters) -A British nurse who described herself as a "horrible evil person" was found guilty on Friday of murdering seven newborn babies and trying to kill another six in the neonatal unit of a hospital in northwest England where she worked. Lucy Letby, 33, was convicted of killing five baby boys and two baby girls...

Anwar hopes STR recipients, dependents will fully use Madani medical scheme

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that recipients of Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) and their dependents will fully utilise the free medical services offered by the government through the Madani Medical Scheme. The Prime Minister said on Friday (Aug 18) that the free medical services under the scheme, which is aimed at addressing the healthcare...

‘I’m being pressured to stay silent on current issues’, says Dr M after questioning by cops

KUALA LUMPUR: After being questioned again by the police on Friday (Aug 18), former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad denied any wrongdoing and accused the authorities of pressuring him into staying silent about national issues. Dr Mahathir was speaking to reporters after being questioned by the police on Friday (Aug 18) afternoon. “The statements taken by the...

Unfair to ask Zahid to step down, says Bung

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno chief Datuk Bung Moktar Radin has labelled calls asking Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahidi Hamidi to step down as unfair, as Umno's poor showing in the recent state polls was a collective responsibility of the party leadership. Bung, who is also an Umno supreme council member, in urging for such...

Najib fails to recuse judge in 1MDB trial

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has failed to recuse Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah from presiding over his RM2.28bil 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial after the former prime minister’s recusal application was dismissed. Justice Sequerah, in his decision, said Najib did not succeed in proving the burden of real danger of bias. On July 26, Justice Sequerah...