Five individuals and tour company fined for sea turtle harassment in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU, March 15 — The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry is taking a firm stance on the recent viral incident involving the harassment of a sea turtle at Manukan Island. Its minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said the…
Segamat joins KTMB’s ETS network with new extended routes launched today
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The Electric Train Service (ETS) has achieved another milestone in its effort to expand the country’s rail network, with the launch of operations between Butterworth, Padang Besar and Segamat stations today. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad…
Scammed: Woman duped out of RM412,443 in fake online investment scheme in Muar
MUAR, March 15 — A housewife lost her savings amounting to RM412,443 in an online investment scam last January. Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the 58-year-old woman claimed to have received a message via WhatsApp…
Gombak Integrated Terminal starts receiving East Coast passengers ahead of March 22 launch
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Although the operations of the Gombak Integrated Terminal (TBG) on the Middle Ring Road 2 near the Gombak Toll Plaza begins only on March 22, it has already started receiving passengers arriving from the East…
Petronas says still in talks with Sarawak over gas aggregator role
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas said today it is continuing discussions with multiple stakeholders following a report that negotiations over the ongoing gas aggregator role with Petros have reached a deadlock. Petronas, or Petroliam Nasional,…
Kepong MP says aides hand two teen suspects to police over RM100,000 Jinjang Baru playground fire
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said today that his aides have identified and handed over two teenagers suspected of involvement in the recent fire incident at a playground in Jinjang Baru. He took to Facebook…
BN shortlists six candidates for Ayer Kuning by-election, decision by April 6
SEREMBAN, March 15 — The six Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates shortlisted to contest the Ayer Kuning by-election have their respective strengths and weaknesses. BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said as the incumbent party, the party’s senior leadership will…
Dr Sim: Padawan Children Council a milestone for Sarawak’s nation-building efforts
KOTA PADAWAN, March 15 — The newly established Padawan Children Council (PCC) is a significant initiative contributing to Sarawak’s nation-building, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He added this was another milestone for the Padawan Municipal Council…
Abang Johari calls for seamless integrated travel system for tourists to Sarawak
KUCHING, March 15 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg calls for the development of a seamless integrated system for tourists travelling to Sarawak. In sharing this vision with the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), he tasked its subsidiary…
Perak cops: 13 remanded for four days over attempted riot at Teluk Intan factory
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Thirteen men suspected of attempting to incite a riot outside a factory in Teluk Intan, Perak have been remanded for four days starting today. According to Utusan Malaysia, Hilir Perak Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Bakri…
