PETALING JAYA: The decarbonisation of Malaysia’s industrial parks is expected to bring positive implications for both domestic and foreign investments, with spillover effects across the broader economy, including job creation and the growth of green industries. As efforts to reduce carbon emissions intensify, Malaysia is aligning with global sustainability trends, positioning itself as a hub for...
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent sinkhole incident that swallowed Indian national Vijayalaksmi has increased the concerns of residents here, especially those living in areas prone to developing sinkholes. On Aug 23, Vijayalaksmi fell into a sinkhole that appeared beneath her feet while she was walking with her family near the Malayan Mansion in Jalan Masjid India. As authorities...
PETALING JAYA: Within six hours of discovering a cybersecurity incident, or even a potential threat, an authorised person under a newly-enforced law will have to make an initial report to the National Cyber Coordination and Command Centre System (NC4). The six-hour rule applies to attacks on information in sectors deemed critical to the nation, including defence,...
JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo’s efforts to establish a political dynasty have suffered a blow after his younger son was disqualified from the November regional elections due to his age. At 29, Kaesang Pangarep falls short of the minimum age of 30 required at the time of candidate registration, which takes place between Aug 27 and 29....
PETALING JAYA: MCA will work tirelessly to ensure the Barisan Nasional candidate gets an absolute victory in the Mahkota state by-election, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said a coordinated campaign was being planned to ensure an effective election machinery throughout the campaign period. "This was discussed during a meeting with Deputy Prime...
KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for Indian national Vijayalaksmi, 48, who fell into an eight-meter-deep sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India, here, entered its fifth day on Tuesday (Aug 27). A Bernama survey at the site found authorities had gathered as early as 8am and were seen holding discussions and assigning tasks to carry...
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister and Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with sedition at the Gua Musang Sessions Court in Kelantan on Tuesday (Aug 27). The Bersatu president claimed trial after the charges were read out to him before Judge Nik Mohd Tarmizie Nik Mohd Shukri. ALSO READ: Umno delegate wants stern action...
MELAKA: Melaka police have opened four investigation papers concerning the murder of a 24-year-old man at the Jasin Hospital here. Jasin OCPD Deputy Supt Ahmad Jamil Radzi said the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. He also said that his team is probing the attack under Section 148 of the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Geology Department of Universiti Malaya (UM) has denied a report attributed to one Dr Sarah Jamal, stating that no such geologist is employed at the university. Associate Professor Dr Meor Hakif Amir Hassan, head of UM's Geology Department, confirmed that no geologist named Sarah Jamal is registered with the Malaysian Board of Geologists. "The...
KUALA LUMPUR: "We will keep searching for the victim until we find her", says Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman. ACP Sulizmie Affendy said this on Monday (Aug 26) when asked about the next course of action the authorities intend to take if the 48-year-old Indian national who was swallowed by a sinkhole on...
