Sultan Nazrin officiates floating Masjid Tuminah Hamidi, accommodates 5,000 worshippers
BAGAN DATUK, March 11 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, today officiated the opening of Masjid Tuminah Hamidi here. His Royal Highness arrived at the mosque at 7 pm and was welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri…
Deputy minister: Govt to look into better second careers for MAF veterans
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The government is committed to ensuring veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) secure better second careers to safeguard their future and improve their quality of life, says Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. He said…
Body of missing man recovered from Sungai Rajang near Kanowit
SIBU, March 11 — A man who was reported missing in Song, Kapit since last Friday was found drowned in Sungai Rajang, near Emma Fort in the Kanowit district this afternoon. Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Sibu Zone 4 chief…
Anthony Loke warns commercial vehicle operators of suspension if fail safety audits
SEMENYIH, March 11 — All commercial vehicle operators are reminded to ensure the safety of their vehicles and not harm other motorists, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. Operators risk being suspended by the Land Public Transport Agency if their vehicles…
Senawang crash: Third victim dies, investigations show crash caused by car running red light
SEREMBAN, March 11 — Another victim of the accident involving two motorcycles and a car at Jalan Persiaran Senawang 1 last Thursday has died. Seremban police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the 17-year-old victim was pronounced dead at…
From solitude to community: How a silent reading culture is taking root in parks across the Klang Valley, one page at a time
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — In a world where scrolling through social media has become the norm, more and more people in the Greater Klang Valley are turning to an unexpected escape: silent reading in public parks. Every Saturday morning,…
Fadillah Yusof leads zakat wakalah distribution at breaking fast ceremony in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) has, for the first time, presented zakat wakalah to ten staff members in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. In 2024, IWK made its first-ever business zakat (tithe) payment to…
Sabah flood victims rise to 4,555 as evacuations continue, Sarawak centres closed
KOTA KINABALU, March 10 — The number of flood victims seeking shelter at relief centres in Sabah has risen to 4,555 people from 1,493 families as of 8pm, compared to 4,159 people from 1,362 families at 4pm. The Sabah Disaster…
Immigration busts illegal cosmetic surgery operations in KL run by unlicensed Vietnamese doctor
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department detained nine foreigners during a raid on two condominium ‘CLINIC’ units in Desa Petaling and Bukit Jalil, believed to be conducting cosmetic surgery procedures without a license, led by foreign…
Over 10,000 gather to break fast with PM Anwar in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — Over 10,000 people gathered at Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque here to break their fast with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar arrived at the mosque compound around 7 pm and was welcomed by Minister…