Man believed to be mentally ill arrested for assaulting nurse in Jalan Pahang
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Police have arrested a man believed to be mentally ill for assaulting a nurse in an incident at Jalan Pahang here last Friday. Dang Wangi police chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said the incident occurred…
Woman killed in landslide in Sepanggar, son escapes unharmed
KOTA KINABALU, March 5 — A woman was killed in a landslide in Kampung Lok Bonu Jalan Sepanggar here early today. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), in a statement, said it received a call about the incident at…
By 2050, 870,000 EV batteries will need recycling: How is Malaysia tackling the challenge?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The lithium-ion battery powering your sleek new electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid cars may last eight to 10 years, but what happens after that? This question is becoming increasingly urgent for Malaysia as the country…
Ismail Sabri to give statement at MACC tomorrow for corruption investigation, says Azam Baki
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow to assist in an investigation into corruption and money laundering involving him, said MACC chief commissioner Tan…
IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Police have received six reports regarding a viral video showing three radio hosts from an Astro-owned station allegedly mocking a religious ritual. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said one of the reports was…
Police bust online video game scam syndicate in Johor, five Chinese nationals arrested
ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 4 — Police have arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of being involved in an online video game scam syndicate, using an apartment as a call centre in an operation conducted in Tanjung Kupang, Gelang Patah, on February…
Selangor police say Japanese in fatal fall at Subang Jaya condo is wife of local influencer Ridzokumura, investigation ongoing
SHAH ALAM, March 4 — Police have confirmed that the Japanese woman who died after falling from the fourth floor of a condominium in SS16, Subang Jaya last Friday was the wife of entrepreneur and social media influencer Abd Ridzuan…
Climbing Kinabalu? Age could be a factor now, says state govt after latest tragic incident
KOTA KINABALU, March 4 — The state government may implement new regulations to enhance the safety of Mount Kinabalu climbers. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew said among the regulations being considered is placing an age…
Sarawak minister affirms over 300 MASwings employees to go aboard AirBorneo
KUCHING, March 4 — Existing MASwings staff will be absorbed into AirBorneo, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He explained that this was part of the agreement when Sarawak acquired MASwings. “For the time being, we just take…
Two police officers involved in RM300,000 theft in Bukit Jalil reassigned
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Police have recorded statements from 21 individuals, including two policemen suspected of stealing RM300,000 in Bukit Jalil recently. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said for now, one of the suspects involved has…
