QuickCheck: Are ‘shadowless’ days set for KL and Putrajaya this week?

SEEING that Malaysia is in a part of the world where the sun is a constant companion, it is assumed that shadows will follow us wherever we go once we step outdoors. As such, any instance where we'll be shadow-less while under the hot sun will create quite a bit of buzz. It has been claimed that...

Missing girl Siti Dhia Batrisyia found safe, says mother

KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve-year-old Siti Dhia Batrisyia Mohd Chairil Anuar, who was reported missing since Tuesday (March 12), has been found safe while walking alone near a shop lot area in Sri Rampai, here, at 2.28am Sunday (March 17) morning. Her mother Syarifah Rosfazila Syed Muhammad Fazili, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed the matter. She said that Siti...

Burglars make off with RM3.5mil in gold, cash and handbags from Sentul home

KUALA LUMPUR: Thieves broke into the home of a businesswoman In Padang Balang, Sentul here and carted away cash, gold bars and designer handbags worth about RM3.5mil. Wangsa Maju OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said the incident occurred late Sunday (March 3) night when the woman and her family were not at home. "The robbers stole a...

Petaling, KL join growing list of places under level 1 heatwave alert

PETALING JAYA: Petaling and Kuala Lumpur are the latest areas to join the list of places under Level 1 heatwave alerts in Malaysia. In an advisory issued by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), as at 4.50pm on Feb 29, Pokok Sena in Kedah remains under Level 2 Heatwave alert. According to MetMalaysia, a total of 23 places in...

KL cops nab 24 women, six men in anti-vice raids

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 30 individuals, including 24 women working as guest relation officers (GRO) have been detained in a series of raids at four nightspots here. The raids, codenamed Ops Noda, started at 11.30pm on Saturday (Feb 3) and were conducted by officers from the Kuala Lumpur CID's anti-vice, gambling and secret societies division...

Tze Yong’s injury has given others chance for Asian team event

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian men’s singles strength in the Asia Team Championships is set to be diluted with Ng Tze Yong’s injury. Yesterday, it was confirmed that Tze Yong had suffered from a muscle tear in his lower back and would be out of next week’s Indian Open in New Delhi. Tze Yong got injured during the opening...

Aaron-Soh, Ong-Teo storm into quarters as new perks unveiled

KUALA LUMPUR: Olympic Games hopefuls Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi had more than one reason to celebrate after storming into the men’s doubles quarter-finals in the Malaysian Open yesterday. Both pairs not only won their respective matches but also received a boost as they will enjoy the newly announced benefits that...

Nonbiri Izakaya @ KL Life Centre

Tucked away amidst the bustling skyscrapers and metropolitan energy of Kuala Lumpur, Nonbiri Izakaya emerges as a sanctuary for those craving an authentic Japanese gastronomic adventure. Situated in the vibrant KL Life Centre, it is a haven that seamlessly blends traditional Japanese essence with modern sophistication. As I ambled into Nonbiri Izakaya, I was instantly enveloped...

Cops arrest 28 in anti-vice raids in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Anti-vice raids in the city led to 28 arrests, says Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Noor Dellhan Yahaya. He said that two premises were raided in the early hours of Sunday (Dec 17) morning along Jalan Ampang and Jalan Sultan Ismail. "A total of 28 people were arrested; two local men, a male foreigner and...

Adam Radlan’s six money laundering cases transferred to KL Sessions Court

KUALA LUMPUR: The six new money laundering charges faced by Segambut Bersatu division deputy chief Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad at the Shah Alam Sessions Court have been allowed to be transferred to the Sessions Court here. This brings to 12 the number of charges slapped on the businessman – five for soliciting and receiving bribes and...