Wildlife threat surges in Kuala Krai, 28 complaints filed since January

KUALA KRAI: A total of 28 complaints involving threats from wild animals such as elephants, tigers, monkeys, snakes, wild boars and tapirs were reported in Kuala Krai between January and May this year. According to Kuala Krai OCPD Supt Mazlan Mamat, this marks a significant increase compared to just two cases recorded during the same period...

Perak govt unveils two strategic plans to enhance its digital economy

IPOH: The Perak government marked a new milestone with the unveiling of two strategic plans aimed at transforming the state into an inclusive, sustainable and competitive smart state driven by a digital economy. The plans - Perak Digital Economy Action Plan 2030 and the Perak State Smart City Blueprint 2040 - were launched by Mentri Besar...

Selangor Raja Muda completes two-day working visit to London

PETALING JAYA: The Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has completed a two-day working trip to London, UK, where he met with various leaders, youth-focused institutions and members of the Malaysian diaspora. The two-day working visit, themed “Leadership, Youth and Making an Impact”, is aimed at deepening international collaborations and to...

Penang cops on hunt for cable thief who fled on foot after car chase

GEORGE TOWN: The police are on the lookout for a suspect who fled the scene during a cable theft that resulted in a car chase to the mainland. George Town OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the incident occurred when they received a call at 3.44am on Wednesday (June 4) about a (Tenaga Nasional Bhd)...

Heed King’s call to build a safe, inclusive, and united Malaysia, says Lam Thye

PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia’s call for unity is a powerful reminder that Malaysians are stronger and better when standing together as one people, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said unity is the cornerstone of the nation’s harmony, peace, progress and prosperity. “It transcends political...

EPF registers investment income of RM18.31bil in 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded an investment income of RM18.31bil in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q25), a weaker performance from a year ago as equities contribution fell amid softer global equity markets. The pension fund said its quarterly income - which was 13% lower than RM20.99bil in the corresponding period...

Top grads left in limbo over PTPTN loan exemptions

PETALING JAYA: Students who graduated with first-class honours and are hoping to obtain loan exemptions from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) will have to wait a while longer. PTPTN told The Star that its website service for first-class honours loan exemption applications is currently unavailable as it awaits approval from the Finance Ministry. “PTPTN has...

Eight youths change plea in unlawful confinement case

JOHOR BARU: Eight youths who previously pleaded guilty to unlawful confinement, criminal intimidation, extortion, and causing hurt to a 22-year-old man, have changed their plea. Muhammad Aqmal Hafifi Mustafa Kamal, 25; Ahmad Rushdi Jumadi, 23; Muhammad Nur Shafiq Abdullah, 25; Muhammad Haikal Zulkarnain, 19; Mohamad Amierul Hakim Shamsuri, 23; Mohamad Danish Hakim Kamaruddin, 20; Syamsul Hamiziey...

King presented with legal reform, Auditor-General’s Report briefings

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, was presented with briefings on the achievements and agenda of Legal Reform as well as the Auditor-General's Report in two separate sessions at Istana Negara. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook page on Tuesday (June 3) Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional...

Woman supports husband through three prison sentences, hopes for change

KLUANG: Despite her own health issues, a woman has stood by her husband of 40 years through three prison sentences related to drug offences. The 60-year-old - known as Mak Nab - said she has never given up hope that her husband would one day change his ways. "Despite repeated heartbreak, I continue to welcome him home...