Melaka proposes establishing Southern Gateway Economic Corridor

  JASIN: The Melaka Government is tabling a proposal to form a new economic corridor with Johor and Negri Sembilan, says its Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. The Melaka Chief Minister said that the suggested Southern Gateway Economic Corridor could potentially stimulate growth in all three states. "The proposal was discussed during the recent Intellectual and Leadership Development...

Road closure in Ipoh during state-level Hari Pahlawan celebration

IPOH: Several roads in the city will be closed in preparation for the Perak state-level Hari Pahlawan celebration. Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said that the road closures would take place on July 31 from 7am and will remain in effect until the event concludes at the state secretariat building. "The closures are...

Visit Melaka Year 2024 in full swing; check out what’s ‘new’

Melaka has always been one of the highly visited states in Malaysia, thanks to its historical and cultural charms. Along with Penang’s George Town, Melaka was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage Site list in 2008 as part of the “historic cities of the Straits of Malacca”. From the Stadthuys and A Famosa to Jonker Street and...

Car, three motorcycles razed in fire at Kg Baru PKNS flats

KUALA LUMPUR: Four vehicles were destroyed in a fire at the Kampung Baru PKNS flats on Wednesday (July 24), reports Malay language daily Sinar Harian. Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Mohd Azrol Md Zenan said that an emergency call was received by the Kuala Lumpur Operations Centre at 10.43pm Wednesday. "A team from the...

National Unity Ministry prepared to collaborate on 3R legislation, says deputy minister

TANJUNG MALIM: The National Unity Ministry is prepared to collaborate on specific legislation concerning issues related to race, religion, and royalty (3R), says K. Saraswathy. The Deputy National Unity Minister said that the ministry is open to sharing relevant information or data related to these issues that could threaten racial harmony. "We are ready to provide insights...

Senior citizen conveys gratitude to Penampang OCPD personally for rescue during floods

KOTA KINABALU: When Katherine Tsen Kin Lin was rescued during the floods earlier this month, all she could think about was getting to safe ground. Understandably, the 68-year-old just went through a traumatic experience after being trapped with a family member in their vehicle, which had fallen into a hole that they did not see because...

Nenggiri polls: Barisan denies barring four from campaign rallies

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) denies issuing a statement forbidding any of its district polling units from inviting four individuals, including Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Rafizi Ramli, from speaking at campaign rallies during the Nenggiri by-election in Kelantan. In a Facebook post Thursday (July 25), Barisan said that such false claims were mere political...

Orang Asli student sets on path to be teacher with perfect STPM CGPA

KUANTAN: Wanting to follow her elder sister's path to university, Jazlin Jusoh became the sole Orang Asli student in Pahang to achieve a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in the 2023 Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM). The Sekolah Menentang Kebangsaan student found out when the results were announced on Wednesday (July 24). "My sister Jazreen's...

Air Selangor , Odour Pollution , Water Tankers , Water Treatment , Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR: A mandatory jail term of up to five years and a fine of up to RM10mil under Section 25 of the Environmental Quality Act will be imposed on the culprits behind the recent water pollution case in Selangor if they are found guilty, says Jamaliah Jamaluddin. The Selangor health and environment committee chairman said...

Nearly 84% of water supply restored as at 7.30am, says Air Selangor

AIR Selangor says that 83.5% of the water supply had resumed as of 7.30am Thursday (July 25), in a social media post. The water company said it will continue to mobilise water tankers to critical locations such as hospitals, clinics, dialysis centres, and funeral service centres. For commercial purposes, treated water supply can be purchased at Air...