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…
Police shoot dead armed robbery and gun smuggling suspect in Terengganu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Police shot dead a 33-year-old man believed to be actively involved in armed robbery in Besut, Terengganu, early this morning. The suspect, a Terengganu native, was spotted behaving suspiciously while driving a Ford Ranger four-wheel…
Police confirm woman died after falling from overpass near i-City
SHAH ALAM, March 16 — Police have confirmed an incident in which a woman is believed to have fallen from an overpass near i-City at Kilometre 6.5 of the Federal Highway, heading from Shah Alam to Klang yesterday evening. Klang…
Cops probing student management assistant over alleged abuse of autistic boy in Kelana Jaya
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Police have opened an investigation paper against a student management assistant for allegedly abusing an autistic pupil at a primary school in Kelana Jaya. Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said a video…
Malaysia Airlines flight MH705 from Manila to KL turns back after engine fire scare
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — A Malaysia Airlines flight from Manila to Kuala Lumpur was forced to return to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) yesterday afternoon following a suspected engine fire, possibly caused by a bird strike. Flight MH705 landed…
