Month: March 2025

Johor police kill aged fugitive with 14 prior criminal records in shoot-out

JOHOR BARU, March 8 — A 63-year-old fugitive was shot dead in an exchange of gunfire with police at Jalan Persiaran Bumi Hijau, Taman Molek, Johor Baru, earlier today. According to Johor Police Chief Datuk M. Kumar, the incident occurred…

Fadillah: Petros writes to Petronas to iron out deal terms, negotiations ongoing

KUCHING, March 8 The details of the collaboration between Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and national oil company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) are still being worked out, with further discussions depending on the outcome of ongoing negotiations, said Deputy Prime Minister…

Anwar calls for greater role, more opportunities for women in nation’s development

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants adequate space and opportunities to be given to women in all aspects of the nation’s development. He said that attention must be given to this matter since there…

IGP confirms police probe against former MP for allegedly defaming PM, home minister after NGO lodges report

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Police are investigating a video uploaded by a former MP, who is believed to have defamed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri…

Abang Jo: Sarawak to tighten procurement rules, boost anti-graft measures with MACC

KUCHING, March 8 — The Sarawak government will continue to work closely with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and tighten procurement and contract awarding procedures, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According…

PM Anwar extends financial aid to family of deceased accident victim in Kuantan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended financial assistance to the family of the late Abu Hanifah Yusof, who recently died in a road accident. The contribution was delivered by the Prime Minister’s political secretary, Datuk…

Johor police kill aged fugitive in shoot-out

JOHOR BARU, March 8 — A 63-year-old fugitive was shot dead in an exchange of gunfire with police at Jalan Persiaran Bumi Hijau, Taman Molek, Johor Baru, earlier today. According to Johor Johor Police Chief Datuk M. Kumar, the incident…

Perlis cops: Retired soldier killed, son critically injured in Padang Besar car-motorcycle crash

KANGAR, March 8 — A retired soldier was killed and his son seriously injured after their motorcycle was hit by a car along Jalan Dato Kayaman, Beseri, near Padang Besar last night. Padang Besar deputy police chief Supt Sarih Salleh…

Penang police receive third complaint against doctor for indecent behaviour

GEORGE TOWN, March 8 — Police have received another report from a woman who alleged that she was a victim of indecent behaviour by a medical officer at a hospital, here. Timur Laut district deputy police chief Supt Lee Swee…

Gobind: Malaysia must develop homegrown AI solutions to lead semiconductor sector

GEORGE TOWN, March 8 — Malaysia must look at developing homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) champions within the semiconductor industry and establish a robust local AI ecosystem. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said AI adoption would not only enhance operational efficiency…