Malaysia will be unsafe if leaders bow to criminals, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The country will not be safe if its leadership and system bow to ultimatums from criminals and traitors, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister emphasised that corruption within enforcement agencies, smuggling, and conflict between religions and races must not be allowed to fester, as they will weaken the country. "That is why I...

Police investigating viral footage of assault in Johor

JOHOR BARU: Police have launched an investigation into an assault incident caught on video and uploaded to TikTok by user @epul_676. Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Balveer Singh said the video, now viral, shows a man being repeatedly assaulted by another individual. A 29-year-old local man lodged a police report at 4.29pm on Monday (March 24). He...

Man gets fatal electric shock during cable theft attempt

IPOH: A man has been found dead at Taman Silibin here, and police believe he was electrocuted while trying to steal cables. Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said they received a call at 6pm on Monday (March 24) that a man was found dead at Persiaran Rishah 27 near a petrol station...

Hypno-heist: Tawau man loses nearly RM30,000 in ‘pukau’ incident

KOTA KINABALU: While many scammers are adopting artificial intelligence to carry out their crimes, three men in Tawau opted for a more "traditional" method – pukau, or hypnosis – to make off with their victim's money. The incident took place on Wednesday (March 19) at a 24-hour convenience store on Jalan Haji Karim in Fajar, according...

Anwar confirms attendance at mosque groundbreaking despite criticism

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that he will attend the groundbreaking ceremony of a mosque at Jalan Masjid India on Thursday (March 27) despite criticism from NGOs. The Prime Minister said that he urges the management of Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple to continue negotiations with the landowner, a private company, and Kuala Lumpur...

Over 80% investigation completion rate in 2024, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite a challenging year in 2024, the police maintained a completion rate of over 80% for criminal investigations, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain Razarudin said in his speech at the 218th Police Day celebration at Pulapol Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (March 25) that last year saw many high-profile cases that brought...

Barisan chairman, not Bung, has final say on candidates, says Shahelmey

KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has the final say on the coalition's candidate for seats in any election, says Sabah's Umno embattled Tanjung Keramat assemblyman Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. The Sabah Deputy Chief Minister said that Barisan's election writ for candidacy is signed by the Barisan chairman, as such the question...

Selangor hikers must apply for forest permits online starting April 1

STARTING April 1, hiking enthusiasts can apply for permits to enter Selangor's permanent forest reserves online. The Selangor Forestry Department stated that all permit applications for recreational and hiking activities must be submitted through the Selangor Forestry e-Permit System (SeForest). Previously, visitors had to physically seek approval at the Forestry Department's district branch offices. The department added that...

Anwar saves Auntie Woon’s Permatang Pauh ancestral home a second time

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A woman caring for her two brothers, one bedridden and the other a disabled person, was filled with gratitude as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim turned his attention to her dilapidated home in Permatang Pauh town. Anwar, through Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim Chee Keong, who is also the Minister of Human Resources,...

Authorities urged to tackle ‘fake beggars’ with care

Jitra: Authorities have been urged to adopt a measured approach in dealing with the rise of so-called 'fake beggars' at Ramadan bazaars and mosque compounds during the fasting month. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said tackling the issue also requires cooperation from local communities and relevant stakeholders in a wise...