Sanusi: Perikatan to announce candidate for Ayer Kuning by-election after March 20
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) will finalise its candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election after discussions next week. PN election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor told Berita Harian the party has received a long…
Nurul Izzah to defend PKR vice-president post in upcoming party polls, calls for party unity
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar will defend her position in the party elections this May. Announcing this tonight, she said her decision was driven by a desire to nurture talent within the party as part…
Producer of ‘Bidaah’ drama complying with Jakim demand to drop unsuitable scenes for public viewing
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The producer of the drama series Bidaah has complied with the reprimand of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and is ready to cut any scenes that are not suitable for public viewing in…
Petronas, Petros fine-tuning details on gas aggregator role
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is working closely with the federal government, Sarawak government as well as Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) on the details of the future arrangement regarding Petros’s role as the state’s gas aggregator….
Sarawak’s Chinese schools face teacher shortage amid rising early retirements, says state minister
MIRI, March 16 — The teacher shortage in Sarawak’s Chinese schools is a pressing issue that is exacerbated by an increasing number of early retirements among teachers, says state Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He highlighted this at…
Forklift driver dies in mishap at Kuching factory
KUCHING, March 16 — A 70-year-old forklift driver was killed after an apparent workplace accident at a factory in Pending Industrial Estate here yesterday afternoon. Kuching district police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, in a statement last night, said…
Tourism Ministry to promote Iftar@KL as Visit Malaysia Year 2026 attraction
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will position Iftar@KL as a signature tourism event for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026), highlighting Malaysia’s unique Ramadan traditions to both domestic and international visitors. Deputy Minister…
Chinese national, 17, drowns in Ipoh condominium pool
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — A 17-year-old Chinese national was found dead after drowning in a 1.2-metre-deep pool in Ipoh, Perak last night. Medical personnel from the Health Ministry confirmed his death at the scene. Perak Fire and Rescue Department…
Second sinkhole emerges on Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing, road fully closed
KOTA BHARU, March 16 — A second sinkhole has appeared at Kilometre 78 of Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing near Kampung Jekjok early this morning, just seven metres from the previous incident. Gua Musang police chief, Supt Sik Choon Foo, said the…
Kampar man missing for three days found dead in drain
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — A 42-year-old man reported missing for three days was found dead in a drain along Jalan Kampar-Tapah in Kampar, Perak early this morning. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of operations, Sabarodzi Nor…
