Anwar thanks Brunei Sultan for concern, well-wishes

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Nov 4) expressed his gratitude to Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, for his concern and well-wishes. In a Facebook post, Anwar said His Majesty had graciously contacted him earlier to inquire about his health and to offer prayers for his well-being. "His Majesty kindly asked about...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning across the country until 6pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for several states and territories until 6pm on Thursday (Oct 16). Residents in Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Melaka are advised to remain alert for severe weather. In Kelantan (Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai and Gua Musang), Terengganu (Besut,...

Pahang MACC nabs durian orchard operator for alleged money laundering

KUANTAN: The Pahang Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has nabbed another Musang King durian orchard operator on suspicion of money laundering involving hundreds of thousands of ringgit. The suspect is believed to have acquired, received, possessed, transferred and used money derived from durian cultivation on land with forest reserve status and state-owned land in a district in...

Houses must be built with quality and on time, says Pahang Sultan

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has decreed that all houses built in the state must be of high quality and completed within the stipulated timeframe. His Royal Highness said failure to follow the construction schedule could lead to higher costs, burdening developers and, eventually, homebuyers. "Substandard homes are unacceptable as they amount to...

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm, heavy rain warning for seven states

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states and Kuala Lumpur until 5pm on Wednesday (July 2). In Kedah, the affected districts include Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Yan, Pendang, Kuala Muda, Sik, Baling, Kulim and Bandar Bahru. In Perak, Hulu Perak, Kuala...

Pahang police to set up task force to prevent theft at ECRL project sites

KUANTAN: Pahang police will establish a task force to prevent theft at the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project sites here following several reports. State police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said they are keeping an eye out for such activities after receiving 10 police reports related to theft at the project's construction locations since last...

Man killed by exploding homemade firearm while hunting in Rompin

KUANTAN: A 62-year-old man died from wounds believed to have been caused by a homemade firearm while hunting with friends in the Tebu Hitam forest area in Rompin on Sunday (May 4). Pahang police chief Comm Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman (pic) said a report on the incident was received the same day. The victim was reportedly hunting with six friends when...

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...

MACC has list of individuals linked to Raub land encroachment, says Azam

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) already has a list of individuals believed to be involved in the land encroachment case in Raub, Pahang, according to its Chief Commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki. "Yes, we already have a list. Considering the case dates back around 10 years or more, some of the officials involved have since...

Former immigration officer detained in over RM10mil graft probe

KUANTAN: A former Immigration Department officer has been detained to assist in an investigation into corruption amounting to over RM10mil, involving a syndicate that smuggled foreigners into the country through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and 2 without inspection. The 50-year-old man was arrested at the Pahang branch office of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission...