KUALA LUMPUR: Lebuhraya Kajang-Seremban Sdn Bhd (LEKAS) has announced the temporary closure of toilets and prayer rooms at the Pajam lay-by from Sept 2 to Nov 30 for renovation works. In a statement, LEKAS said that highway users are advised to utilise facilities at the nearest rest area, the Beranang Rest and Service Area (southbound), or...
SUBANG JAYA: The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) is planning to create a list of areas at high risk for sinkholes, following a recent incident in Kuala Lumpur. "We are looking into undertaking an underground mapping exercise to identify areas at high risk of sinkholes," said Subang Jaya deputy mayor Mohd Zulkurnain Che Ali. "This is a...
TENOM: A woman testified in the Magistrate's Court on Thursday (Aug 29) that she did not give the police the mobile phone she used to record a video call with Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew, also known as Ebit Lew (pic). The ninth prosecution witness, in her 40s, who is the complainant in the sexual harassment case...
KUALA LUMPUR: The search for missing 48-year-old Indian national Vijayalakshmi will go on, says Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman. He said on Thursday (Aug 29) that the decision was made following a meeting between Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa, the police, Fire and Rescue Department and other relevant agencies to discuss developments...
WITH the two sinkholes that have formed in the area around Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur, it is logical that any rumours emerging about another sinkhole forming in the city would go viral very rapidly regardless of its actual truth. Two photos went viral recently along with a claim that a sinkhole has formed along...
PETALING JAYA: It's the Paralympians' turn to shine on the world stage in Paris. Malaysia achieved their best haul at the Paralympics in Tokyo, winning three golds and two silvers. Can we up the ante this time? Get to know our team in Paris for the games taking place from Wednesday (Aug 28) to Sept 8. Paralympics 2024:...
PETALING JAYA: Musang King Durians from Malaysia are being sold at RM350 per fruit in China, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. "This is what I saw during my visit to Shenzen, China. All the durians were sold off within a couple of hours," he wrote in a Facebook post on Monday (Aug 26). The Agriculture and Food...
KUALA LUMPUR: The lack of focus on attracting local talent to stay with homegrown airlines has caused the recent rise in technical incidents concerning Malaysia Airlines (MAS), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said that transport minister Anthony Loke had failed to protect local airlines from the skilled labour brain drain that...
KUALA LUMPUR: The disbursement of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Phase 3 payment to 8.5 million recipients will begin on Thursday (Aug 29). “Existing beneficiaries will start receiving Phase 3 STR payments today. New beneficiaries and appeals will be paid starting Wednesday (Sep 18),” the Finance Ministry announced on X on Thursday. Those approved to receive the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue operation this morning was tense and full of anticipation as two firemen went down the sewage channel at the site of the sinkhole incident along Jalan Masjid India. They dove into the sewage tunnel to find the Indian woman who has been missing since last Friday (Aug 23). Based on observations...
