ORIKHIV AREA, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces believe they have broken through the most difficult line of Russian defences in the south and will now be able to advance more quickly, a commander fighting in the south told Reuters. Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in June, but well-prepared Russian defence lines reinforced by minefields have slowed their...
KUALA LUMPUR: Students, parents and teachers turned up in droves when the doors opened at 11am at the Star Education Fair 2023, held at the Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre here on Saturday (Aug 26). A string of highlights is in store for the visitors, as a total of 39 institutions occupying 71 booths are participating...
JOHOR BARU: Pulai Umno division chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has denied that they do not support Pakatan Harapan candidate Suhaizan Kaiat. This was in response to several banners claiming that branches in the Pulai division were against Suhaizan's nomination, photos of which went viral on social media. "This is a dirty tactic by some to confuse...
MUAR: The Simpang Jeram by-election is set to be a three-cornered fight between Pakatan Harapan's Nazri Abdul Rahman, Perikatan Nasional's Dr Mohd Mazri Yahya and Independent candidate S. Jeganathan. Election Commission returning officer Jamil Hasni Abdullah said that he received and accepted the nominations of three candidates at 10.13am. S. Jeganathan arrived at the nomination centre here...
JOHOR BARU: The nomination centres for the Pulai parliamentary and the Simpang Jeram state by-elections closed at 10am on Saturday (Aug 26), after being open for an hour since 9am. Bernama reported that both by-elections would be three-cornered fights involving Pakatan Harapan, Perikatan National and Independent candidates. The nomination centre for Pulai is at Dewan Jubli Intan...
MUAR: Candidates and supporters of the Pulai and Simpang Jeram by-elections have been reminded to maintain public harmony throughout the campaign period. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi reminded those involved in the elections to stick to the 'Johor way'. "As Mentri Besar, I would like to remind all parties involved to be mindful and proper...
SHAH ALAM: The alleged harassment of a man against a police officer from Sepang is being investigated, says Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan The Selangor police chief said he was aware of the allegation but could only comment in detail after more facts come to light. "We need to be fair to both sides. Investigations have begun...
IPOH, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- A 57-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting a male food delivery rider who was delivering food to a house in Sungkai, Tapah, on Thursday. Tapah District Police Chief, Supt Mohd Naim Asnawi said the 34-year-old victim filed a police report claiming the suspect molested him by holding his private parts...
KOTA KINABALU: Saroop Roshi from Perak has been crowned Miss World Malaysia 2023. Saroop triumphed in the grand finals held at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here and walked away with RM15,000, sponsored products and services, as well as RM25,000 worth of jewellery. The first and second runner ups are Natalie Ang from Penang and Shu Wen...
SHAH ALAM: Motorists thronged the PDRM Selangor Merdeka Ride and Carnival here to pay their outstanding summonses at a discounted rate. Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the special offer was given to certain traffic offences. He urged those at the event to not miss the opportunity to settle their outstanding summonses. "I see a...
