Orang Asli student sets on path to be teacher with perfect STPM CGPA

KUANTAN: Wanting to follow her elder sister's path to university, Jazlin Jusoh became the sole Orang Asli student in Pahang to achieve a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in the 2023 Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM). The Sekolah Menentang Kebangsaan student found out when the results were announced on Wednesday (July 24). "My sister Jazreen's...

Air Selangor , Odour Pollution , Water Tankers , Water Treatment , Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR: A mandatory jail term of up to five years and a fine of up to RM10mil under Section 25 of the Environmental Quality Act will be imposed on the culprits behind the recent water pollution case in Selangor if they are found guilty, says Jamaliah Jamaluddin. The Selangor health and environment committee chairman said...

Nearly 84% of water supply restored as at 7.30am, says Air Selangor

AIR Selangor says that 83.5% of the water supply had resumed as of 7.30am Thursday (July 25), in a social media post. The water company said it will continue to mobilise water tankers to critical locations such as hospitals, clinics, dialysis centres, and funeral service centres. For commercial purposes, treated water supply can be purchased at Air...

Stricter enforcement needed to combat rising cybercrime, says analyst

KUALA LUMPUR: Strict enforcement and penalties for individuals committing cyberattacks need to be implemented to curb the escalating situation, says crime analyst Shahul Hamid Abdul Rahim. He stressed that the issue requires serious attention as cybercrime in the country has become increasingly complex. ALSO READ: Safety of minors a priority "The country has laws, regulations, and penalties, but if...

Senator apologises for illegally parking, says ready to be compounded

PETALING JAYA: Amanah Youth chief Hasbie Muda has issued a public apology after his car was pictured parked illegally on a sidewalk. The image caused a stir on social media and Hasbie said, in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), that he would take full responsibility. "As the owner of the vehicle, I regretfully apologise...

Ten, including two bank managers, charged in KK over RM24.2mil bank fraud

KOTA KINABALU: Ten people, including two bank managers, have been charged at the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court here for being members of an organised crime group linked to missing funds totalling RM24.2mil from several bank accounts. The accused are Josepin J. Langkan, Mazlani Jenuary, Hasran Magin, Leong Hin Ping, Subramaniam Thangavelu, Sugumaran K. Ponniah @ Mohd...

PM calls on Malaysians to pray for national contingent’s success at the Olympics

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to rally behind the national contingent as they embark on their mission to win the country's first-ever gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Prime Minister urged Malaysians to pray for the contingent to make history and deliver strong performances, securing...

Expatriate satellite centre expands operations to KLIA Terminal 2

SEPANG: The Expatriate Satellite Centre (ESC) has expanded its operations to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 to increase Malaysia's attractiveness to investors and attract highly skilled talents, following the success of the operations at Terminal 1. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ESC at Terminal 2 has started to operate around...

ERL, Arex launch new airport rail bundle connecting Kuala Lumpur and Incheon

KUALA LUMPUR: Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) and AREX Airport Railroad Co. Ltd. (AREX) have signed a partnership agreement to provide seamless travel for passengers between Kuala Lumpur and Incheon, South Korea. The partnership was signed by ERL CEO Noormah Mohd Noor and AREX's CEO Kim Jongdae and witnessed by the Ambassador of South Korea...

Nizar Najib denies trying to topple Pahang Govt

KUANTAN: Pahang Investment, Industries, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib denied claims that he is attempting to overthrow the Pahang government through meetings with opposition leaders. The Peramu Jaya assemblyman stated he would never defect or betray the state government led by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. "He (Wan Rosdy)...