JOHOR BARU: All cases of drunk driving, especially those resulting in fatalities, must face the full force of the law, says Johor Exco member Khairin-Nisa Ismail. The Johor women, family and community development committee chairman referred to a recent incident where a husband and wife were tragically killed by a car. The victims, Mohd Ridzwan Mohd Rudi,...
SINGAPORE: Two Malaysians are receiving treatment at a hospital in Singapore after the motorcycle they were on crashed into a lorry on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Monday (Nov 19) night. The motorcycle pillion rider, Muhammad Hairul Nizam Soyod, 35, is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital while his companion,...
GERIK: The cousin of the drowning victim, Nur Arina Azizan, said the 20-year-old was quite excited to return to her village this time around for leisure activities, including taking a dip and going down the river on a float during a picnic outing. Norhaslinda Mohamad Yusuf, 36, said Nur Arina rarely had the chance to visit...
KUALA LUMPUR: Fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, may be hiding in Myanmar under the protection of its military generals, says lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah. According to Sinar Daily, the defence attorney of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said rumours of Jho Low's whereabouts initially pointed to Dubai,...
RIO DE JANEIRO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor industries of Malaysia and Brazil to leverage each other’s strengths and enhance collaboration, particularly given the increasing prominence of the Global South. "Although we are from distant lands, the potential is immense. Brazil is a key pillar of...
PETALING JAYA: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has suggested that electronic cigarettes or vapes be completely banned. His Majesty said that the recommendation came in response to his concerns over the increasing abuse of drugs in Pahang, especially among the youth, based on statistics from the National Anti-Drug Agency. According to Sinar...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has the highest rate of online fraud revictimisation in Asia, with victims being retargeted over 2.5 times on average, according to the Asia Scam Report 2024 issued by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. CelcomDigi Head of Sustainability Philip Ling said the report also revealed that Hong Kong and Thailand ranked second and third, respectively. "There...
KUALA LUMPUR: The on-site construction of the Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) project may only commence in 2027 after Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) completes the land acquisition process, MRT Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim said. He added that the process was currently underway with public inspections taking place until...
PETALING JAYA: The Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, shared the happy news that she is now a student again at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In a Sinar Harian report, the announcement was made via her official TikTok account @cmspahang on Sunday (Nov 17). In the post, she shared a picture of...
PETALING JAYA: The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia honoured 70 exceptional industry players at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2024. IAQ Solutions Sdn Bhd was named Builder of the Year for its outstanding contributions, particularly the Testing Manufacturing Plant project for Robert Bosch. Established in 1994 as a cleanroom specialist, IAQ Solutions has...
