Bukit Merah dam water level rises to 33% after induced rainfall

KUALA KANGSAR: The water level at Bukit Merah Dam, Bagan Serai, has risen to 33% of its total capacity thanks to natural rainfall induced by cloud seeding operations from July 29 to 31, says Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transport Committee chairman, Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin. "Before cloud seeding, the water level was at 12%....

Nakano draws ire of M’sian Internet users, Shah Firdaus’ brother calls for restraint

KUALA LUMPUR: The collision involving national track cyclist Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom and Japanese cyclist Shinji Nakano in the keirin final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday (Aug 12) ignited the ire of Malaysian sports fans, reports Malay language daily Sinar Harian. This follows claims that Nakano caused the incident, resulting in Shah Firdaus missing...

Anwar receives visit from new Chief Secretary to the Government

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received the newly appointed Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar at Perdana Putra on Monday. Anwar posted on Facebook on Monday (Aug 12) that he informed Shamsul Azri to uphold the principles of good governance in carrying out his duties, as well as...

Main suspect in missing teacher’s gruesome murder is former college mate

ALOR GAJAH: A 37-year-old ex-teacher is now the main suspect in the gruesome murder of Johor school teacher Istiqomah Ahmad Rozi, says Melaka police. Alor Gajah OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said both the suspect and the victim have known each other since they were in the teacher's training college. ALSO READ: Cops say dead woman found in...

Public-funded bodies should avoid ‘excesses’, not mimic private firms, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded public-funded organisations not to operate like private entities in the implementation of their programmes and operations. The Prime Minister said this is to ensure there are no "excesses" that lean towards business interests, board members, or management. At the same time, the Prime Minister supported recommendations in the Auditor-General's...

Zahid is not Umno’s ‘hero’, claims Dr M

PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad is denying Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's claims of "saving Umno", which was the reason why he stepped down as prime minister in 2020. The former premier said he stepped down because his party, Bersatu, had lost confidence in his leadership when they rejected his advice. "Usually, when followers no...

Massive fire destroys 10,000-litre diesel tanker in Lahad Datu

KOTA KINABALU: A 10,000-litre tanker carrying diesel was destroyed when it caught fire in Lahad Datu district on Monday (Aug 12). No one was hurt, said the Fire and Rescue Department. According to the department, they received a call at 4:07pm alerting them to an incident on a road near Taman Palm Height. “A team of 16 from...

Malaysia poised to withstand US recession – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz expressed confidence in Malaysia's ability to withstand a potential recession in the United States (US), citing the nation's recent economic performance as evidence. Despite rising unemployment in the US, Tengku Zafrul highlighted several positive domestic economic indicators. ALSO READ: Govt vigilant of external factors affecting...

Nakano draws ire of M’sian Internet users, Shah Firdaus’ brother calls for restraint

KUALA LUMPUR: The collision involving national track cyclist Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom and Japanese cyclist Shinji Nakano in the keirin final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday (Aug 12) ignited the ire of Malaysian sports fans, reports Malay language daily Sinar Harian. This follows claims that Nakano caused the incident, resulting in Shah Firdaus missing...

Govt reviewing logistics vehicle replacement policy to enhance road safety, says Loke

REMBAU: The Transport Ministry is reviewing the policy on the replacement of vehicles used in logistics services to improve road safety, says Anthony Loke. "We want to encourage the purchase of new lorries," the Transport Minister told a press conference here on Monday (Aug 12). "A more comprehensive policy will be introduced to guide the private sector,...