Ipoh High Court rules additional evidence in Paul Yong rape appeal as hearsay
IPOH, March 7 — The High Court here has deemed the additional evidence submitted by former Perak executive councillor Paul Yong Choo Kiong in his appeal against his conviction for raping his former Indonesian maid as hearsay. High Court Judge…
More than 800 Sarawakian nurses keen to serve in home state, says Dr Sim
KUCHING, March 7 — More than 800 Sarawakian nurses working outside the state have expressed their desire to serve at home, according to Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim, who is also the state minister…
Tahfiz student killed in motorcycle crash after Tarawih prayers in Kuala Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 7 — A Tahfiz student, who was riding a motorcycle home after performing the Tarawih prayers, was killed when hit by another motorcycle on Jalan Kampung Pengadang Baru here last night. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli…
Ayer Kuning by-election set for April 26, says Election Commission
PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — The Ayer Kuning by-election is set for April 26, Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said. Early voting has been set for April 22 and nomination day on April 12. “The campaign period is…
FT Day 2025: Dr Zaliha now ‘Datuk Seri’, Fahmi ‘Datuk’ among 32 recipients of honours, medals
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil were among 32 individuals conferred Federal Territory Honours, Orders, and Medals in conjunction with the 2025 Federal Territory Day…
Flood victims in Melaka rise to 330 this morning
MELAKA, March 7 — The number of flood victims in Melaka has increased to 330 people from 93 families as of 8am today, compared to 248 people from 77 families last night. Melaka Civil Defence Force (APM) director Lt Col…
Two students on motorbike killed in Seremban crash after car allegedly runs red light (VIDEO)
SEREMBAN, March 7 — Two secondary school students died after the motorcycle they were riding was hit by a car in an incident on Jalan Persiaran Senawang 1 near the Matahari Height traffic light intersection heading towards Paroi, here, last…
MACC investigates two former aides to Teresa Kok over parliamentary speech
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating two former staff members of Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, reportedly in connection with a speech she delivered in Parliament last year. In a statement on her official Facebook…
Tragic crash claims lives of two SPM school-leavers, injures three in Alor Setar
ALOR SETAR, March 7 — Two teenage boys were killed and three others seriously injured when the car they were travelling in reportedly lost control and crashed into a guardrail on Jalan Tanjung Bendahara here last night. All the victims,…
Electrical short circuit causes minor fire at Sarawak General Hospital lab
KUCHING, March 7 — An electrical short circuit caused a minor fire at a Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) laboratory here early today. Smoke was detected and the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a call on the incident at 5.19am….
