In Sarawak, deadly Miri landslide casts pall over Chinese New Year
MIRI, Jan 30 — The festive spirit of Chinese New Year in Sarawak was marred by tragedy when a landslide struck Kampung Lereng Bukit, Miri, yesterday, claiming five lives and leaving the community in grief. The search and rescue (SAR)…
Sarawak, Sabah evacuee numbers shoot up as floods worsen
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The number of flood evacuees relocated to temporary relief centres (PPS) in Sarawak and Sabah has surged to 4,000 as of 8 pm yesterday, compared to 1,250 earlier. In Sarawak, 2,981 individuals from 862 families…
Toyota Hilux, Vios mow down group walking on Old Klang Road, two hurt (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — Several pedestrians were hit by two vehicles driven dangerously near Top Plus Club along Old Klang Road here yesterday, leaving at least two injured. Brickfields police chief ACP Ku Mashariman Ku Mahmood confirmed the incident,…
What do local councillors actually do? A guide as Selangor’s assessment tax hike sparks debate
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The Selangor government’s decision to raise the assessment tax rate by 25 per cent, effective from January this year, has reignited debates around city council elections and put the spotlight on the role of local…
Malaysian and Russian universities form groundbreaking partnership to foster global learning, address workforce skill gaps
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 — Limkokwing University of Creative Technology has partnered with Russia’s largest private institution, Synergy University, to transform global education and offer a new era of academic opportunities for students worldwide. The collaboration aims to revolutionise global education…
Miri landslide: Last victim found, SAR operation concludes
MIRI, Jan 29 — The last victim of the landslide incident at Kampung Lereng Bukit, was found at 6.06pm, according to Miri Police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu. Alexon said the victim was identified as Fatimah Dawi, 71. “Her body…
Robbed at taser-point in Johor: Elderly woman attacked outside Skudai home
JOHOR BARU, Jan 29 — A 60-year-old woman was robbed by three men armed with a taser outside her home in Taman Skudai Baru, Skudai, here at 8.06pm on Monday. Johor Bahru Utara district police chief, ACP Balveer Singh Mahindar…
Minor 2.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Ranau, MetMalaysia monitoring situation
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — A minor earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale struck Ranau, Sabah, at 3.16pm today. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the earthquake occurred 11 kilometres west of Ranau at a depth of four…
Fatal MMEA shooting: Indonesian embassy meets injured nationals as labour protests planned outside Malaysian embassy in Jakarta
JAKARTA, Jan 29 — The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur was granted consular access on Tuesday to visit four Indonesian nationals receiving medical treatment at Serdang and Klang hospitals in Malaysia. They were injured in a shooting incident on Friday…
For Tan Eng Wang, Chinese New Year in Kelantan means ‘nasi dagang’, ‘satay’, and a feast of friendship
PASIR PUTEH, Jan 29 — While many Chinese families are celebrating Chinese New Year with their loved ones, 75-year-old Tan Eng Wang chooses to celebrate the occasion with her Malay neighbours. Each year, the owner of a local hair salon…
