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Tourism Ministry eyes 35,000 for massive ‘buka pusa’ event at Dataran Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — More than 35,000 visitors are expected to attend Iftar @KL 2025, an annual mass breaking fast event organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac). The event will be held on March 15,…

Police outrider hurt after hitting car in Durian Tunggal

ALOR GAJAH, March 14 — A traffic officer sustained minor injuries after being involved in an accident while escorting the vehicle of Melaka Governor Tun Mohd Ali Rustam at the Seri Bayan roundabout in Durian Tunggal, here last night. Alor…

Malaysiakini reporter claims trial to bribery charge over alleged RM20,000 solicitation from Pakistani

SHAH ALAM, March 14 — A reporter has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here after he was charged with soliciting RM 20,000 in bribes from a Pakistani national. B Nantha Kumar from Malaysiakini pleaded not guilty when the charge…

Deadly king cobra as long as a car caught inside Baling home

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — A four-metre-long king cobra caused panic in a residential home in Pekan Pulai of Baling, Kedah, before being safely captured. According to the Baling Civil Defence Force (APM), the 10-kilogram reptile was first spotted behind…

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri back at MACC to resume questioning

PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — Ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here to continue his questioning over a case involving RM177 million in seized assets. His questioning began yesterday, after repeated…

Police kill three suspected criminals in Sepang standoff

SEPANG, March 14 — Three foreign men, suspected of being part of a violent robbery gang, were shot dead by police in a forested area in Desa Vista early this morning. According to a New Straits Times report, the suspects,…

Bruno Fernandes hat-trick caps Man United win over Sociedad to seal Europa League quarter-finals

PARIS, March 14 — Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday, while Tottenham bounced back to edge AZ Alkmaar 3-2 on aggregate. Rangers knocked out Jose…

PM wants grassroots leaders to help dispel misinformation bogging down Putrajaya

SHAH ALAM, March 14 — Community leaders must assist in explaining the policies and achievements of the MADANI Government to the people, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He also urged them not to entertain negative perceptions spread by…

Murder or mistake? Accused in Sabah student’s murder says didn’t see theft that sparked incident

TAWAU, March 14 — The third accused in the murder case of Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu student Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, also known as Ijat, told the High Court here yesterday that he did not personally see the…

Police: No criminal element in case of missing Ipoh man found dead in hotel

IPOH, March 14 — No signs of foul play were detected in the death of R. Thinakaran, 62, who had been missing since March 11, said Ipoh police district chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad. Abang Zainal further said…