RM160,000 gone: Pahang trader conned in non-existent investment scam
KUANTAN, Jan 27 — A trader lost nearly RM166,000 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scam earlier this month. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 26-year-old victim was keen on joining the investment and was…
Weather alert: MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in four states, Labuan until this afternoon
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in several areas in four states and Labuan until 1pm today. It said in a statement that the weather conditions were expected…
In conjunction with Israk Mikraj celebration today, PM Anwar calls on Muslims to cultivate stronger work ethic
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Muslims in Malaysia are called to reflect on the profound experience of Prophet Muhammad SAW during the Isra’ and Mikraj journey by fostering a stronger work ethic and discipline to achieve itqan fil amal (excellence…
STAM 2024 exam kicks off Feb 3; 4,507 candidates to sit across 132 centres, Education Ministry says
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 27 — The Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) 2024 examination will be held from February 3 to 6, as well as on February 10, 12 and 13, 2025, involving 4,507 registered candidates. The Education Ministry (MOE), in a…
Flood situation in Tatau, Sarawak remains unchanged as water levels rise in other districts
KUCHING, Jan 27 — There is no change to the flood situation in the Tatau district in Sarawak this morning, with the Rumah Steven temporary evacuation centre still housing 34 victims from 13 families. The state Disaster Management Committee Secretariat,…
Terengganu pensioner loses RM155,000 in phone scam impersonating police officers
KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 27 — A retired civil servant suffered losses amounting to RM155,804 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate that impersonated police officers. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 68-year-old woman was…
Wanted: Man who slapped wife in viral video from Sepang mall (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Police are seeking a man who was caught on video slapping his wife at a shopping mall in Sepang, recently. According to Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman, the victim’s sister lodged a police…
King, Queen extend Israk Mikraj greetings
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, have conveyed greetings for Israk and Mikraj. Their Majesties expressed the greetings through a poster uploaded yesterday to the…
Landslide hits Jalan Belaga-Menjawah in Sarawak; repair works underway, says works minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Authorities have conducted checks following a landslide on Jalan Belaga-Menjawah in Sarawak, reported at 10.31am yesterday, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. In a Facebook post yesterday, he said a diversion has already…
PKR to hold central elections on May 24, divisional polls in April, says sec-gen Fuziah Salleh
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — PKR has scheduled the elections for its Central Leadership Council (CLC), Women’s Central Leadership, and Central Youth Wing to take place on May 24. Meanwhile, the Division, Women’s Division and Youth Wing Division leadership elections…
