KL Illustration Fair 2025 goes big this year, expanding its scale and ambition

The Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair (KLIF) 2025 returns this week, bigger and bolder than ever, taking over three floors of the GMBB creative mall in Kuala Lumpur with a mix of artist booths, gallery showcases, art rooms, and interactive installations. This year’s fair, from May 1-4, features 180 artists, illustrators, toy makers and designers from Malaysia, South-East Asia...

Panther killed by 4WD vehicle on East Coast Expressway

KUALA TERENGGANU: A black panther was killed after being struck by a four-wheel drive vehicle at KM387 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) on Thursday (May 1). Hulu Terengganu police chief Supt Sharudin Abdul Wahab said the accident occurred at about 1.15am when the panther, a protected species, suddenly crossed the road. "The 4WD vehicle, driven by a 19-year-old...

Biker killed after ramming into motorcycle on Johor highway

KOTA TINGGI: A motorcyclist died on the spot in an accident involving two motorcycles and a car at KM50.2 of the Senai-Desaru Expressway at 8.15pm on Thursday (May 1). Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Yusof Othman said the 28-year-old victim had rammed into another motorcycle ridden by a 21-year-old local man. “The victim tried to overtake the bike...

Factory worker loses RM330,000 to investment scam

BATU PAHAT: A factory worker here claims he lost RM330,400 in a non-existent investment scheme after receiving a WhatsApp message in January. Batu Pahat OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the victim was attracted to the high returns in the supposed "Hong Kong Share Investment" opportunity. “The suspect then briefed the 57-year-old victim on the...

What you need to know about the Singapore polls

PETALING JAYA: Some 2.75 million Singaporeans are going to the polls this Saturday. Recently, two PAS leaders have landed in hot water with Singaporean authorities for allegedly trying to sway the city state's general election. However, they have denied the accusation, pointing out that they have also spoken out on politics in other countries before. Foreign interference aside,...

Anwar launches Madani workers’ card, one million workers to enjoy discounts

KUALA LUMPUR: One million union members will receive discounts of up to 30% from over 100 companies offering essential goods and services through the Madani Workers' Card initiative.   Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the initiative when delivering a message in conjunction with the 2025 National Labour Day celebration at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil here...

Melaka philanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work

ilanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work Log In Melaka philanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonwhatsapp sharing buttontelegram sharing buttonlinkedin sharing button By RSN MURALI Nation Thursday, 01 May 2025   5:36 PM MYT Related News Melaka school library gets RM108k upgrade Metro News 06 Nov 2024 Melaka school library gets RM108k upgrade Nation 19 Jul 2024 Committed to...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning issued for 10 states

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in several parts of Malaysia, with warnings in effect until 6pm on Wednesday (April 30), said the Malaysian Meteorological Department in a post on its Facebook page. In Perak, the affected districts include Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, and Muallim. Kelantan's Kuala...

Man dies during hiking expedition at Bukit Larut

IPOH: A 50-year-old man died after experiencing breathing difficulties during a hiking expedition at Bukit Larut in Taiping. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the victim, Ahmad Saharim Saudi, had complained about breathing difficulties before collapsing at about 10.30am on Wednesday (April 30). "The victim had hiked near Checkpoint 4, located...

Drug price display order gazetted, to come into effect May 1

PETALING JAYA: The Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Drugs) order, which mandates that private healthcare providers display medicine prices, has been gazetted and will come into effect on May 1. The order under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act was signed by Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Ali. Individual healthcare providers...