MPV driver held for punching motorcyclist

MELAKA: A 25-year-old driver of a luxury multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) has been arrested for allegedly punching a motorcyclist on the head at a traffic light junction in Kota Shahbandar here. Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said the suspect was detained in the same area at 3pm on Sunday before being released due to health...

IWK seeking approval for fertiliser production for resource recovery

KUALA LUMPUR: National sewerage company Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd is in the process of obtaining approval to produce fertilisers intended for food crop cultivation. IWK chief executive officer M. Narendran said the initiative is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to promote resource recovery and drive sustainability for a greener future. "We...

QuickCheck: Does an international airport have graves on its main runway?

IN AVIATION, runways are crucial for safe take-offs and landings. As such, they are always kept free of anything that could pose a potential hazard. That said, it has been claimed over the years that one international airport in the United States has two graves on its main runway. Is this claim about Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport...

Penang Ramadan bazaar traders donate unsold items to those in need

GEORGE TOWN: Ramadan bazaar traders in Penang have been donating unsold items to those in need to prevent food waste. Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H'ng Mooi Lye said this was more meaningful than traders discarding the unsold food. "Not only the traders, but the organisers of the Ramadan bazaars in the state...

Sarawak reviewing Electricity Master Plan 2025-2030, says state govt

KUCHING: The state-level Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications is reviewing the Sarawak Electricity Master Plan 2025-2030 together with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) to ensure comprehensive coverage of rural areas. Sarawak’s Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said that rural coverage currently stands at 98.6% "The ministry remains committed to achieving full electrification in Sarawak by delivering reliable...

MAHB improves security to fight wildlife smuggling at KLIA

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is improving its security at KLIA and working closely with enforcement agencies to fight wildlife smuggling. In a statement on Monday (March 17), MAHB said that its Aviation Security (AVSEC) team remains dedicated to preventing illegal activities that could jeopardise passenger safety and air transport integrity. "While our baggage handling system...

IWK seeking approval for fertiliser production for resource recovery

KUALA LUMPUR: National sewerage company Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd is in the process of obtaining approval to produce fertilisers intended for food crop cultivation. IWK chief executive officer M. Narendran said the initiative is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to promote resource recovery and drive sustainability for a greener future. "We...

Lorry driver, attendant killed in crash near Seremban

SEREMBAN:  A lorry driver and his attendant were killed when the vehicle swerved and overturned after it skidded at KM 226.3 of the northbound North-South Expressway (PLUS) here in the early hours of Tuesday (March 18). Rembau deputy police chief DSP Azmi Ali said the victims are aged 32 and 39 and died at the scene due to severe head injuries...

Tremors felt in Malaysia after quake strikes off North Sumatra

KUALA LUMPUR: Tremors were felt in Malaysia after a moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia at 6.22am on Tuesday (March 18) The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres (km) and was located 41 km...