KOTA KINABALU: While many scammers are adopting artificial intelligence to carry out their crimes, three men in Tawau opted for a more "traditional" method – pukau, or hypnosis – to make off with their victim's money. The incident took place on Wednesday (March 19) at a 24-hour convenience store on Jalan Haji Karim in Fajar, according...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that he will attend the groundbreaking ceremony of a mosque at Jalan Masjid India on Thursday (March 27) despite criticism from NGOs. The Prime Minister said that he urges the management of Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple to continue negotiations with the landowner, a private company, and Kuala Lumpur...
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite a challenging year in 2024, the police maintained a completion rate of over 80% for criminal investigations, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain Razarudin said in his speech at the 218th Police Day celebration at Pulapol Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (March 25) that last year saw many high-profile cases that brought...
KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has the final say on the coalition's candidate for seats in any election, says Sabah's Umno embattled Tanjung Keramat assemblyman Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. The Sabah Deputy Chief Minister said that Barisan's election writ for candidacy is signed by the Barisan chairman, as such the question...
BALI (Vietnam News/ANN): Bali island’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport reported the cancellation of 16 international flights in a single day following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores district, East Nusa Tenggara of Indonesia. According to General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, as of 4pm on March 21...
STARTING April 1, hiking enthusiasts can apply for permits to enter Selangor's permanent forest reserves online. The Selangor Forestry Department stated that all permit applications for recreational and hiking activities must be submitted through the Selangor Forestry e-Permit System (SeForest). Previously, visitors had to physically seek approval at the Forestry Department's district branch offices. The department added that...
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A woman caring for her two brothers, one bedridden and the other a disabled person, was filled with gratitude as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim turned his attention to her dilapidated home in Permatang Pauh town. Anwar, through Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim Chee Keong, who is also the Minister of Human Resources,...
Jitra: Authorities have been urged to adopt a measured approach in dealing with the rise of so-called 'fake beggars' at Ramadan bazaars and mosque compounds during the fasting month. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said tackling the issue also requires cooperation from local communities and relevant stakeholders in a wise...
SEOUL (Bernama-Yonhap): The South Korean government has approved special financial grants to support recovery efforts in Sancheong and two other regions affected by wildfires, acting President Choi Sang Mok announced during a disaster control meeting. "We will urgently provide a special disaster and safety grant of 2.6 billion won (US$177.4 million) to the three wildfire-affected regions,”...
KUALA LUMPUR: The police will conduct an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct by police personnel while conducting a roadblock at the Mines junction at Sunday noon (March 23) that went viral. Serdang district police chief ACP AA Anbalagan said the investigation would review whether misconduct or any breach in roadblock guidelines occurred. "Investigations are being conducted...
