Sungai Lereh pollution worsens, fishermen report black water and health issues
MELAKA, March 14 (Bernama) — A total of 11 complaints related to pollution in Sungai Lereh, here, have been lodged by the local community and fishermen between Nov 8, 2024, and March 1 this year. Klebang assemblyman Datuk Lim Ban…
Police: Fatal hit-and-run triggers factory worker unrest in Teluk Intan, 13 arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Police have arrested 13 Nepalese factory workers for allegedly inciting a riot in Changkat Jong, Teluk Intan in Perak last night. According to Buletin TV3, Hilir Perak District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Bakri Zainal Abidin,…
Police probe complaint over removal of 28 cars from Klang car park amid insurance dispute
SHAH ALAM, March 15 — Police are investigating a complaint about a group of men who took 28 cars from a car park in Kota Bayu Emas, Pendamar, Klang, yesterday, while the vehicles were still awaiting a court ruling on…
Selangor police arrest seven suspects over online job scam targeting Hong Kong victims
SHAH ALAM, March 15 — Selangor police have arrested seven suspects, including two women, on suspicion of being involved in an online fraud syndicate offering part-time jobs. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the arrests were made by…
Kajang cops: Teen driver without licence allegedly attacked in road dispute, suspect arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Police have arrested a travel consultant for allegedly assaulting a secondary school student following a road dispute near Saujana Impian in Kajang yesterday. In a statement yesterday, Kajang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul…
Melaka student, 14, dies after collapsing during recess
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — A Form Two student at a secondary school in Melaka died after collapsing near its sports field while walking to the canteen yesterday. Melaka Tengah district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit, told national daily…
MACC opens two probes into alleged bribery and fund misappropriation involving Sapura Energy
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened two investigation papers on the alleged bribery and misappropriation of funds involving Sapura Energy Berhad. According to sources, the investigation is being carried out based on the results…
Anwar: Malaysia committed to strengthening Asean’s global role amid geopolitical uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Malaysia remains committed to strengthening ASEAN’s role in global affairs, deepening strategic partnerships, and reinforcing regional cooperation amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. In his commentary titled “The Global South’s…
Elderly man dies as fire damages three terraced houses in Johor
JOHOR BARU, March 15 — A man lost his life in a fire that broke out in three terraced houses on Jalan Permas 2/4, Taman Permas Jaya, Masai, early this morning. According to Johor Jaya Fire and Rescue Station (BBP)…
MMA welcomes revision of private GP consultation fees, says sustainable rates needed to keep clinics afloat
KUCHING, March 15 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) welcomes the Health Minister’s announcement about the revised private general practitioners’ (GPs) consultation fees under Schedule 7 of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act (PHFSA) 1998, to be announced before…
