Month: March 2025

Driver detained after lorry loses control and crashes into 14 vehicles in front of school in Putatan, one person slightly injured (VIDEO)

PUTATAN, March 1 — A lorry went out of control and plowed into 14 parked vehicles along Jalan Duvanson, in front of SK Tansau yesterday. The incident, which occurred around 11.20am, did not result in any serious injuries, as parents…

King extends well wishes to Malaysian Army on 92nd Army Day, honours their sacrifices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today extended his well wishes to all Malaysian Army personnel, veterans and those who have served the military branch in conjunction with the 92nd Army Day celebration. In…

Health Ministry extends Ramadan food safety inspections to hotels and raw material suppliers

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is expanding its food monitoring activities in Ramadan to include hotels offering breaking of fast buffets, raw material suppliers, and ice preparation premises. The move, announced today, is intended to ensure that…

EPF’s strong dividends reflect investor confidence in government policies, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) strong performance reflects investor confidence in the MADANI Government’s growth-friendly policies, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He added that fiscal reforms under the MADANI Economic Framework have…

Police investigate teacher over alleged inappropriate relationship with 12-year-old pupil, texting her via WhatsApp and social media

SEPANG, March 1 — Police are investigating a teacher at a school in Dengkil here who was alleged to have a special relationship with his 12-year-old student. Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said police received a report involving…

Sources: MACC could summon former PM Ismail Sabri again in corruption probe

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1— The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is expected to summon former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob once more to assist in investigations into several corruption and money laundering cases. The MACC had already taken a…

MACC could summon former PM Ismail Sabri again in corruption probe

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1— The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will summon former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob once more to assist in investigations into several corruption and money laundering cases. Sources indicate that the MACC had already taken…

Perak Umno confirms six candidates shortlisted for Ayer Kuning by-election

TAIPING, March 1 — Six candidates from the Tapah Umno Division have been shortlisted for the Umno Supreme Council’s consideration, to contest the upcoming Ayer Kuning state by-election. Perak Umno chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the list includes the…

PJ mayor says crematorium to remain open during upgrading works, contentious privatisation move still under discussion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) crematorium in Kampung Tunku will not cease operations during its planned upgrade, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said, addressing residents’ concerns about the project. The Star reported the…

Police seek key witness in murder case, R Kumaran

KULAI, March 1 — Police are looking for a local man who is a key witness in a murder case. Kulai police chief ACP Tan Seng Lee identified the man as R Kumaran, 46, whose last known address was at…