THE constituents of Kota Kemuning have been urged to alert the authorities if they spot illegal dumping activities. In a media statement, Kota Kemuning assemblyman Preakas Sampunathan said the public should be the eyes and ears of the authorities and inform them of any suspicious activity. “If you notice any suspicious activity or individuals dumping waste illegally,...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape. By the end of the year, it had appreciated over 2.73 per cent to RM4.47 against the US dollar, an impressive feat compared to the decline or stagnation of Asian currencies. As...
Scammers are getting more creative with their attempts these days, including manipulating famous faces in video calls. On Dec 29, Hong Kong actor Sammy Leung shared an Instagram Reel documenting a video call from someone claiming to be actress-director Sandra Ng. The scammer, likely using a deepfake or face filter, told Leung that she had been "sold...
CHUKAI: A ten-year-old boy has drowned in a hotel swimming pool in the Kemaman district. Kemaman district acting police chief DSP Wan Muhamad Wan Ja'far said the boy was found at the bottom of the pool on Monday (Dec 30) by his father, 47, adding that the family had come from Pahang for a holiday. "At 5.30pm,...
In today's digital age, rumours can spread like wildfire, causing unnecessary panic. Recently, claims have gone viral online alleging that the National Heart Institute (IJN) is going to be privatised and free treatments discontinued. Is this true? Verdict: FALSE The Institute denied this in a post on its official Facebook account, saying that claims about IJN's privatization and discontinuation...
KUALA LUMPUR: The harmony enjoyed by the country and Malaysians, regardless of race or religion, is in the prayers of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia. In their New Year's message on Facebook, the royal couple expressed their wish that the unity and harmony in the...
JAKARTA (Agencies): Mount Ibu, located in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted earlier on December 31, prompting an aviation warning, according to the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre (VGDMC). The biggest eruption occurred at 5:18 am (local time), sending a column of ash up to three kilometres into the sky. The thick grey cloud drifted...
JOHOR BARU: The plane a Johor government delegation to Turkey and Jordan was on has been forced to turn back more than three hours after taking off. Johor Islamic affairs committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid described his experience in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Dec 31), saying the aircraft had been in the air for...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described 2024 as a historic year that served as the prelude and foundation for Malaysia's national reform agenda. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said throughout 2024, the government initiated transformative efforts with clear political will, sincere intentions and meticulous evaluation to ensure that policies implemented benefit...
GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of people are thronging popular spots in Penang Island and the mainland to usher in the New Year. The crowd began swell as early as 8pm on Tuesday (Dec 31) at locations such as Gurney Drive and Esplanade in the island as well as Auto City Juru and Pantai Robina in Seberang Prai. The...
