Floods roundup: Number of evacuees in Sarawak drops slightly to 10,068, rises to 196 in Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The number of flood evacuees at relief centres (PPS) in Sarawak dropped slightly this morning and rose in Sabah. In Sarawak, the number of evacuees dropped to 10,068 as at 8am today compared to 10,104…
King calls for vigilance against online scams and slander on social media, tells govt to go digital and cut red tape
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim today reminded Malaysians to remain vigilant against cybercrime. He cautioned the public against falling victim to online financial scams and identity theft. “I also remind the public…
King tells Malaysia to take the lead and steer Asean right on peace and justice even for a ‘single coral in the middle of the ocean’
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Malaysia needs to demonstrate its bold leadership and show its South-east Asian neighbours the path forward, His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim said today. He noted Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean and highlighted the…
King tells Malaysia to take the lead and steer Asean right on peace and justice even for a ‘single rock in the middle of the ocean’
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Malaysia needs to demonstrate its bold leadership and show its South-east Asian neighbours the path forward, His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim said today. He noted Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean and highlighted the…
Cleanliness is vital to our economy, King reminds Malaysians in royal address
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim today called on everyone to unite in keeping the country clean and safe. He highlighted that the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign is a prime opportunity to showcase…
Three SPM credits only: Nursing diploma entry requirements eased to address severe shortage
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — The entry requirements for the Nursing Diploma programme for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers have been relaxed to just three credits, which include Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, and Science. Previously, candidates were required to have…
King calls for vigilance against online scams and slander on social media
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim today reminded Malaysians to remain vigilant against cybercrime. He cautioned the public against falling victim to online financial scams and identity theft. “I also remind the public…
In clear message at start of Parliament, Sultan Ibrahim tells MPs to serve nation, not their own interests
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — All MPs need to stop turning issues into political fodder for their personal or partisan benefit, His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim said in opening the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of…
Sabah minister orders investigation into tourist complaints at island resort, says ‘cannot afford’ to have state image tarnished
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 3 — Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said her ministry through the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is investigating complaints made by tourists relating to travel guides on the Xiao Hong Shu (Little Red…
‘Hangry’ man remanded three days for slapping wife over delayed chicken rice at Kota Warisan mall
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — A 50-year-old man was arrested and remanded for three days after slapping his wife, allegedly because she was late returning from buying chicken rice at a supermarket in Kota Warisan. Sepang District Police Chief Assistant…