Two employees injured as robbers hit two convenience stores in Melaka

MELAKA: Two employees at 24-hour convenience stores have been injured in separate early morning robberies here. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit said the first incident occurred at around 4.40am on Saturday (June 14) in Taman Sin Hoe, Bukit Baru. A 20-year-old worker, who was alone at the time, sustained injuries after she was struck...

Baby in critical condition in Melaka due to abuse

MELAKA: A two-month-old baby boy is in a critical condition after allegedly being abused by his biological mother at their home in Taman Seri Pelangi, Sungai Petai, Alor Gajah. The abuse was discovered when the 22-year-old mother took the unconscious baby to Alor Gajah Hospital in the early hours of Monday (May 5). She had said that...

Melaka philanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work

ilanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work Log In Melaka philanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonwhatsapp sharing buttontelegram sharing buttonlinkedin sharing button By RSN MURALI Nation Thursday, 01 May 2025   5:36 PM MYT Related News Melaka school library gets RM108k upgrade Metro News 06 Nov 2024 Melaka school library gets RM108k upgrade Nation 19 Jul 2024 Committed to...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning issued for 10 states

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in several parts of Malaysia, with warnings in effect until 6pm on Wednesday (April 30), said the Malaysian Meteorological Department in a post on its Facebook page. In Perak, the affected districts include Larut, Matang Dan Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, and Muallim. Kelantan's Kuala...

Melaka cops nab two over involvement in loan scam syndicate

MELAKA: Two women have been arrested over suspected involvement in a scam offering non-existent online loans, says Melaka’s top cop. State police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the suspects, aged 25 and 33 years old, respectively, were apprehended during a raid at a residence in Desa Cheng Perdana here on Monday (April 28). “They are...

Mazu’s legacy unites cultures through time

MELAKA: The Mazu Exhibition Hall at the Cheng Ho Cultural Museum in Bandar Hilir marks the historic city’s maritime history and its deep-rooted cultural ties with China, says state MCA Chairman Datuk Wira Lim Ban Hong. "The establishment of this exhibition hall enriches the state’s cultural landscape and marks another important step in Malaysia-China cultural relations,”...

Federal govt approves RM16.45bil to develop helicopter assembly plant in Melaka

MELAKA: The Federal government has approved an allocation of RM16.45bil for the setting up of a helicopter assembly factory at the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam here, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (pic). He said Weststar Group, the biggest helicopter operator in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, had been awarded the contract for...

Grandpa hurt in parking bay dispute that turned physical

ALOR GAJAH: A parking dispute between two motorists escalated into a physical altercation, leaving an 82-year-old grandfather seriously injured, according to Alor Gajah police. Alor Gajah OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said a 65-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident on Monday (April 14). "It took place a few days ago at a supermarket in...

MPV driver held for punching motorcyclist

MELAKA: A 25-year-old driver of a luxury multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) has been arrested for allegedly punching a motorcyclist on the head at a traffic light junction in Kota Shahbandar here. Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said the suspect was detained in the same area at 3pm on Sunday before being released due to health...

Luxury car seized in special operation by JPJ in Melaka

MELAKA: A 40-year-old driver of a luxury car found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time when his vehicle was seized by the Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) during a special operation targeting overloaded heavy vehicles here. In a statement to The Star, a Melaka JPJ spokesman said the enforcement officers discovered that the...