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Thousands more displaced on CNY Day Two as floods stay relentless in Sarawak

KUCHING, Jan 30 — The number of flood victims in Sarawak almost doubled as of 8 am today when 5,385 people from 1,505 families sought shelter at temporary relief centres compared to 2,981 people from 862 families last night. Based…

Cops interview woman slapped by husband at Sepang shopping mall (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — Police have recorded the statement of a woman was slapped by her husband at a shopping mall in Kota Warisan as shown in a recent viral video. According to Sinar Harian, Sepang district police chief…

Selangor woman trying to ‘settle’ husband’s court cases ends up RM95,000 poorer

SHAH ALAM, Jan 30 — A woman lost RM95,180 after being deceived by an offer claiming to help reduce the legal charges faced by her husband in court. Selangor Police Chief, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, said that the 33-year-old victim,…

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…