KUALA LUMPUR: Teen pregnancy cases continue to show a slight increase as over 2,700 cases have been reported annually over the past two years, says Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad (pic). She told the Dewan Rakyat that 2,737 teenage pregnancy cases were reported in 2023 and 2,752 cases in 2024, an increase of 15 cases or...
MIRI: Two men have been sentenced to six months’ jail each for stealing electricity to power cryptocurrency mining operations. Sim Khiok Leng, 62, changed his plea to guilty during case management at the Sessions Court on Tuesday (Aug 5), where he was charged under Section 33(5) of the Electricity Ordinance (Chapter 50). According to the facts of...
SIBU: A man in his 50s lost RM88,233 after being lured by promises of high returns in a bogus share investment scheme. Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Zulkipli Suhaili said the district's Commercial Crime Investigation Division received a report on Wednesday (July 16). The victim claimed he was deceived into transferring funds to several bank accounts. “Initial investigations found...
KUCHING: Sarawak is developing its own hydrogen certification platform to boost trade and strengthen buyer confidence in hydrogen, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Sarawak Premier said the certification would be aligned with international standards to ensure transparency and traceability. "This platform can be a stepping stone for a broader regional collaboration to potentially establish an...
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected across various regions in Malaysia, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a post on its social media pages on Tuesday (July 8). MetMalaysia added that warnings were in effect until 10am on Tuesday. In Perlis, the entire state is on alert for severe weather. Kedah areas including...
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...
JOHOR BARU: Malaysia's pineapple industry has become a billion-ringgit sector, with farmers earning up to RM9,000 a month, marking a significant milestone in the country's agri-food success story. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced that the nation recorded RM1.3bil in pineapple output value in 2024, reflecting a 34% increase from the previous...
KUCHING: The Sarawak Transport Ministry is closely monitoring the situation following a military aircraft incident at Kuching International Airport (KIA) which occurred on Monday (June 23), resulting in the temporary suspension of all flight operations. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said military personnel are currently managing the situation and working to clear the runway as...
KUCHING: Sarawak can exempt PETRONAS and its subsidiaries from licensing requirements to operate in the state following the signing of a joint declaration with the federal government, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Sarawak Premier said the declaration served as a guide for how PETRONAS would conduct its operations in Sarawak in collaboration with state-owned...
KUCHING: Sarawak's free tertiary education scheme aims to meet the state's workforce needs in high-skill sectors towards achieving developed status by 2030, says Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The state Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister said this was in line with Sarawak's target of having 30% of its workforce highly skilled in digital economy, green...
