SHAH ALAM: The role played by Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) in advancing the education of Malays and bumiputra has empowered these communities to become self-reliant, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that amid the global educational push towards progress and modernity, UiTM had successfully maintained and even elevated the bumiputra identity and thought,...
JOHOR BARU: A navy diver has been confirmed dead during a salvage operation to recover the wreckage of KD Pendekar, which sank in the waters off Tanjung Penyusop, Kota Tinggi. Acting Kota Tinggi district police chief DSP Mohd Syamsuri Mohamad confirmed receiving a report on the incident but did not provide further details. "We have received a...
KUALA LUMPUR: Six influential individuals have been conferred with the prestigious Merdeka Award in recognition of their lifelong dedication to fostering a national culture of excellence and patriotism. This year’s categories of awards comprise Education and Community; Environment; Health, Science and Technology; Outstanding Scholastic Achievement; and Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia. This year’s Education and...
JOHOR BARU: The navy diver who died while carrying out a salvage operation to recover the wreck of the KD Pendekar, in the waters off Kota Tinggi, has been identified as Leading Seaman I Arman San Hermansa. In a statement on Wednesday (Aug 28), the navy said Arman San remains, who served in navy’s Diving and...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa has given the assurance that Kuala Lumpur remains safe following public concern due to the sinkhole incident on Jalan Masjid India last Friday. However, she reminded the public to exercise caution when in the vicinity of the area. "The police are taking measures...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Fire and Rescue Department has detected an obstruction caused by an object lodged between the sinkhole and the second sewage chamber, located approximately 80 metres away. Deputy director-general of Operations Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman said the obstruction was detected by the K9 unit dogs, Denti and Frankie, which were deployed at the site...
TENOM: A woman testified in the Magistrate's Court on Wednesday that preacher Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew, also known as Ebit Lew, had confided that his sexual needs were purportedly unmet by his wife. The ninth prosecution witness, in her 40s, stated that Lew spoke of the matter during a 44-minute and nine-second video call on May...
PETALING JAYA: A 17-year-old boy has gone missing after he was last seen at his house in Kampung Lindungan. Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulnizam Jaa'far said Narashinmasegaran Gunasegaran was reported missing on Aug 27. He was last seen wearing a white shirt with a striped pattern on the front. “Those with information on his whereabouts are urged...
BELLINZONA (Reuters): The Swiss Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted two executives at an oil exploration company accused of embezzling over US$1.8bil from Malaysia's state investment fund 1MDB. The verdict was the latest episode in the 1MDB scandal, a complex tale of international corruption that has buffeted a slew of financial institutions and individuals across the...
NIBONG TEBAL: A total of 7,238 user accounts here will experience a scheduled water supply disruption from Thursday( Aug 29) to Friday (Aug 30) following the closure of the 600mm main pipe in Sungai Krian here. The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the water supply disruption occurred within a period of 12 hours, starting at...
