Cops on hunt for ‘hooded’ primary suspect in Mantin stabbing murder

NILAI: Police are hunting another male suspect to assist in investigations into a murder case involving a man found dead with 12 stab wounds in an apartment unit in Mantin on Dec 30. Nilai OCPD Supt Johari Yahya said closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the surrounding area on Dec 28 captured images of the suspect, who...

Gertak Sanggul beach-goers advised to be cautious following stingray incident

GEORGE TOWN: Beachgoers at Tanjung Asam and Teluk Bayu in Gertak Sanggul near here have been advised to be cautious during low tides as certain poisonous marine species, including the pale-edged stingray, were active in shallow waters. Bayan Lepas assemblyman Datuk Azrul Mahathir Aziz said the beaches were prone to very low tides during this period,...

Mexico’s Sheinbaum rejects U.S. intervention in Venezuela and Mexico

Jan 5 (Reuters) - Mexican President ‌Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday doubled down on Mexico's ‌opposition to Washington's attack on Venezuela and extradition of ‌the country's president. "We categorically reject intervention in the internal matters of other countries," Sheinbaum said, reiterating an earlier statement. The Mexican leader added that ‍Mexico is a sovereign country and is ‍cooperating with...

Witkoff, Kushner to represent US at Ukraine talks, says White House

Jan ‌5 (Reuters) - ‌President Donald Trump's ‌special envoy Steve Witkoff ‍and ‍his son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner will ‍represent ​the ⁠United States at ‌talks on ⁠Ukraine ‍in Paris ‍this week, a ‌White House official said on Monday. (Reporting by Steve ‌Holland, writing by ​Costas Pitas and David Ljunggren)

NRD receives 50 applications for Baba Nyonya ethnic status, 11 approved

RAWANG: The National Registration Department (NRD) has received about 50 applications related to amendments of ethnic status to Baba Nyonya on identity cards, with 11 approved so far, said its Director-General Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias. He said each application is processed carefully to ensure it is supported by strong evidence and meets the stipulated requirements before...

Highest in history: Prasarana records over 1.54 million passenger trips for New Year’s Eve

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) recorded over 1.54 million passenger journeys on its rail and bus services on Dec 31, 2025, marking the highest figure in the history of Rapid KL and Rapid Penang. Prasarana president and group chief executive officer Amir Hamdan said the figure represented a 0.76% increase compared with the same period...

Anwar calls for transparent, orderly Ramadan bazaars

PETALING JAYA: Local councils are urged to make Ramadan bazaars more transparent and orderly, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister praised Petaling Jaya for its transparent management of Ramadan bazaars where online registration is used to prevent exploitation by middlemen and ensure fairness for traders. “Ramadan provides opportunities for citizens, especially those from the lower-income...

Cheras cops nab suspect in molest probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Allegations that a woman was molested by an unknown man has led to the arrest of one suspect. In a statement Friday (Jan 2), Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said that the the 21-year-old victim had lodged a police report on Jan 1. The incident reportedly occurred at a residence in Cheras. "The...

Canada asks Air India to probe incident of pilot reporting for duty under influence of alcohol, source says

NEW DELHI: Canada's transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident of a pilot reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol and failing two breathalyser tests, a person familiar with the matter said. The tests were ‌conducted by Canadian police at Vancouver International Airport, after the pilot ⁠was asked to leave the aircraft,...

PAS-Bersatu ties strong, says Hadi, as calls for Muafakat Nasional revival grow

KUALA LUMPUR: The relationship between PAS and Bersatu remains strong and could pave the way for the revival of Muafakat Nasional (MN) as a platform for Malay and Islamic political unification. Sinar Harian reported that PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said their good relations extend not only to Bersatu but also to Umno, in...