Anita Mui’s brother slammed by M’sian wife for allegedly having an affair and neglecting son

Mui Kai Ming, the brother of late Hong Kong superstar Anita Mui, has been slammed by his Malaysian wife Joey for allegedly neglecting their son and having an affair. Reports indicate that Kai Ming, 72, provides a monthly allowance of HK$3,000 (RM1,655) to Joey and their teenage son Richard, who both reside in Malaysia. In a statement...

Ringgit ends lower amid expectation of smaller US rate cut, sharp fall in oil price

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday amid a sharp fall in the price of oil and on continued expectations of a smaller cut in US interest rates going forward. At 6 pm, the local note dropped to 4.3080/3120 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.2945/2995. US Federal...

IJN urged to keep fee hike reasonable

PETALING JAYA: The National Heart Institute (IJN) has been urged to keep its proposed fee hike to a maximum of 5% to prevent heart patients from flooding govt hospitals. MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon said this in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 15). Here is his statement in full: MCA notes a proposal from the...

Dungun crash: Driver doesn’t have driving licence, say cops

KUALA TERENGGANU: The female suspect who mowed down four Dungun Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) students last Wednesday (Oct 9) causing three deaths, was found not to have a driver's licence. Terengganu police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin said so far a total of 11 individuals have been questioned to assist in the investigation into...

Motorcyclist dies in accident near Ulu Tiram toll

JOHOR BARU: A 27-year-old man has died in a motorcycle accident near the Ulu Tiram toll on the Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE). Seri Alam OCPD Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak reported that the accident occurred at 7.40pm on Sunday (Oct 13), with the victim believed to have lost control of his motorcycle. The man crashed into the roadside, sustaining...

Unregistered tour guides in Malaysia: a problem that needs fixing fast

Tourism has always been one of the major industries in Malaysia, consistently drawing travellers from far and wide. With the country’s diverse culture and history, geographical wonders and natural beauty, it is not hard to see why tourists love coming to Malaysia. Of course, an important component that helps the industry thrive is tour guides. Without...

Construction site supervisor loses over RM100,000 to non-existent investment scam

KUALA TERENGGANU: A construction site supervisor has fallen victim to an investment scam, losing RM118,800 after being lured into a non-existent scheme through the "ATS Pro" application. Kuala Terengganu OCPD Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor said the 39-year-old victim came across the application when an unknown individual added it to a WhatsApp group on April 21. Intrigued...

QuickCheck: Did a burning lorry drive against traffic on a highway near Nilai?

IN THE age of fast-sharing social media, extraordinary events can quickly captivate the public's attention. Recently, a video surfaced showing a lorry engulfed in flames manoeuvring into oncoming traffic, which left viewers in shock. With such dramatic footage circulating widely, the question on everyone's mind is: did this fiery lorry truly drive against traffic near Nilai? Verdict: TRUE News of...

Cops bust drug trafficking syndicate in Teluk Intan, five arrested

IPOH: Five men have been arrested for their involvement in a drug trafficking syndicate. Perak police chief Datuk Comm Azizi Mat Aris stated that the arrests took place during a raid at a rented house in Chui Chak, near Teluk Intan, on Oct 10 around 8pm. The suspects, aged between 30 and 47, have prior criminal and...

Worrying trend of drug abuse and addiction among school students, says AADK

KANGAR: The issue of drug abuse and addiction among primary and secondary school students in the country shows a worrying trend based on National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) statistics, recording an increase from 2020 to 2023. AADK deputy director-general (Operations) Khairul Anwar Bachok said 10,456 drug abuse and addiction cases were recorded involving primary school students in...