Stricter enforcement needed to combat rising cybercrime, says analyst

KUALA LUMPUR: Strict enforcement and penalties for individuals committing cyberattacks need to be implemented to curb the escalating situation, says crime analyst Shahul Hamid Abdul Rahim. He stressed that the issue requires serious attention as cybercrime in the country has become increasingly complex. ALSO READ: Safety of minors a priority "The country has laws, regulations, and penalties, but if...

Senator apologises for illegally parking, says ready to be compounded

PETALING JAYA: Amanah Youth chief Hasbie Muda has issued a public apology after his car was pictured parked illegally on a sidewalk. The image caused a stir on social media and Hasbie said, in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), that he would take full responsibility. "As the owner of the vehicle, I regretfully apologise...

Ten, including two bank managers, charged in KK over RM24.2mil bank fraud

KOTA KINABALU: Ten people, including two bank managers, have been charged at the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court here for being members of an organised crime group linked to missing funds totalling RM24.2mil from several bank accounts. The accused are Josepin J. Langkan, Mazlani Jenuary, Hasran Magin, Leong Hin Ping, Subramaniam Thangavelu, Sugumaran K. Ponniah @ Mohd...

PM calls on Malaysians to pray for national contingent’s success at the Olympics

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to rally behind the national contingent as they embark on their mission to win the country's first-ever gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Prime Minister urged Malaysians to pray for the contingent to make history and deliver strong performances, securing...

Expatriate satellite centre expands operations to KLIA Terminal 2

SEPANG: The Expatriate Satellite Centre (ESC) has expanded its operations to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 to increase Malaysia's attractiveness to investors and attract highly skilled talents, following the success of the operations at Terminal 1. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ESC at Terminal 2 has started to operate around...

ERL, Arex launch new airport rail bundle connecting Kuala Lumpur and Incheon

KUALA LUMPUR: Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) and AREX Airport Railroad Co. Ltd. (AREX) have signed a partnership agreement to provide seamless travel for passengers between Kuala Lumpur and Incheon, South Korea. The partnership was signed by ERL CEO Noormah Mohd Noor and AREX's CEO Kim Jongdae and witnessed by the Ambassador of South Korea...

Nizar Najib denies trying to topple Pahang Govt

KUANTAN: Pahang Investment, Industries, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib denied claims that he is attempting to overthrow the Pahang government through meetings with opposition leaders. The Peramu Jaya assemblyman stated he would never defect or betray the state government led by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. "He (Wan Rosdy)...

Cases of heat-related illnesses increase to 112, says Nadma

KUALA LUMPUR: Monitoring up to July 23 showed an increase in heat-related illnesses, with cases rising to 112 from 109 on July 16. In a brief report on the hot weather status, the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) on Tuesday (July 23) said that out of the total cases, 26 were heat stroke, 78 were heat...

Air Selangor says one out of four affected water treatment plants has resumed operations

AIR Selangor reports that the Rantau Panjang Water Treatment Plant (WTP) has resumed operations as of 6pm Tuesday (July 23). “However, water sampling tests for Sungai Selangor Phase 1 (SSP1), SSP2 and SSP3 still recorded a reading of 1 TON (threshold odour number),” said Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Adam Saffian Ghazali in...

51 squatter houses demolished, six illegals caught in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Some 51 squatter houses were demolished in the state capital, where six illegals were also apprehended during an integrated operation led by the police on Tuesday. Kota Kinabalu OCPD Asst Comm Kasim Muda in a statement here on Tuesday (July 23), said the operation started at 3.30pm at a settlement in this district and...