Month: March 2025

Tradition over trends: Ramadan bazaars in Johor go back to classic ‘buka puasa’ favourites

JOHOR BARU, March 15 — Most Ramadan Bazaar traders here are offering traditional-inspired dishes as they cater to demand for classic buka puasa dishes, especially those popular during the fasting month. In Johor Baru, those visiting the bazaar’s are increasingly…

DAP set for a reset? Loke promises big changes if re-elected as party sec-gen

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has pledged a significant overhaul of the party’s central executive committee (CEC) if he secures re-election in the party polls on Sunday. According to Malaysiakini, Loke said that a major reshuffle…

From 30 days to three: AI to revolutionise industrial court records, says HR minister

GEORGE TOWN, March 14 — The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma), through the Malaysian Industrial Court, will upgrade its digital recording system using artificial intelligence. Its minister, Steven Sim said the system could generate immediate transcripts during case proceedings to boost…

Kota Kinabalu’s crackdown on ‘slippery’ beggars a cat-and-mouse chase, say authorities

KOTA KINABALU, March 14 — Authorities in Kota Kinabalu are intensifying efforts to address the growing issue of beggars in the city, particularly focusing on the Palauh community, many of whom lack valid identification documents and are frequently seen begging…

Ramadan bazaar buzz in Kamunting: PM Anwar’s visit draws crowds and boosts sales

TAIPING, March 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim drew an enthusiastic crowd during his visit to the Rahmah Ramadan Bazaar in Kamunting here today, as traders and visitors warmly welcomed his presence. Anwar arrived around 6 pm, accompanied…

Federal Court reinstates death sentence for Rawang man who murdered wife and baby in 2016

PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — The Federal Court today reinstated the death penalty for a former lorry driver convicted of murdering his wife and seven-month-old daughter in 2016. Notably, the decision coincided with Satvender Singh’s 39th birthday. A three-judge panel comprising…

AirBorneo to operate Bebuling STOLport, boosting Betong’s air connectivity, says Sarawak deputy premier

BETONG, March 14 — Sarawak’s own airline, AirBorneo, is set to enhance air connectivity in Betong Division, with operations expected to commence at the Bebuling Short Take-Off and Landing Airport (STOLport) upon its completion in November this year. According to…

Former PM Ismail Sabri quizzed by MACC for six hours, returning Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob left the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters at 5:42pm today after nearly six hours of questioning. According to Astro Awani, he is expected to return on Monday…

KLIA2 passenger fined RM50,000 for smuggling five protected birds in check-in luggage

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — An Indonesian construction worker was fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court in Sepang today after pleading guilty to a charge of attempting to smuggle five fully protected Asian Koels (Eudynamys scolopaceus) in his check-in baggage…

Sarawak housewife jailed 30 years for murdering toddler — fed cat as child lay dying from brutal assault

KUCHING, March 14 — The High Court here today sentenced a housewife to 30 years in prison for the murder of her husband’s three-year-old nephew. Judicial Commissioner Zaleha Mohd Yusof Pan handed down the sentence against Elora Duka after she…