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,...
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM4.3mil has been allocated this year for the maintenance and repair of 115 Community Development Department (Kemas) preschools and nurseries in Sarawak, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Monday (Oct 13). Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said that 20 new projects for the construction of Kemas preschools...
SAMARAHAN: A 12-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a crocodile while he was fishing in a river here. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said the boy’s body was recovered about two hours after the incident. “The victim was found about 10 metres from where the attack occurred. "The body bore abdominal injuries caused by crocodile...
SIBU: Senator Robert Lau has welcomed the proposal by former minister Zaid Ibrahim for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to examine how PETRONAS' wealth has been utilised, particularly concerning management, transparency and fairness in resource distribution among states. However, Lau noted that Zaid’s support appeared "conditional," as it was accompanied by a...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has started importing live pigs from Sarawak as part of its intervention measures to stabilise supply and prices, with new applications from exporters also in the pipeline, says Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup The Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister said a total of 1,600 live pigs have already arrived at Port Klang...
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...
