No contest for top five: PBB leaders face no challengers ahead of general assembly on Feb 14-16, says sec-gen
KUCHING, Jan 27 — The Supreme Council of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has accepted a no-contest motion from all 82 of its branches in Sarawak for its top five positions in their upcoming general assembly, scheduled from February 14…
Six China tourists injured after tour bus topples over in Sandakan
SANDAKAN, Jan 27 — Six Chinese tourists sustained minor injuries while the bus driver suffered serious injuries after their coach skidded in front of a supermarket on Jalan Lintas Sibuga, here yesterday. Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Severinus…
Indonesian President Prabowo arrives in Malaysia for landmark state visit
SUBANG, Jan 27 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Malaysia to undertake a state visit to the country today at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. The special Boeing 737-73Q (BBJ) aircraft carrying the…
PM Anwar to paddy farmers: Don’t let protests overshadow Indonesian President Prabowo’s visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged paddy farmers to ensure their planned gathering in Putrajaya today does not disrupt the state visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. He said that while he does…
Reschedule 10am Perdana Putra gathering, IGP tells paddy farmers ahead of Indonesian President Prabowo’s visit to Putrajaya today
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has advised a group of paddy farmers planning to gather in Putrajaya this morning to reschedule their event, as it coincides with the official visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto….
Wedding bells are ringing: Here’s why Tamil couples are saying ‘I do’ this month
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Have you been getting many wedding cards from your Indian friends lately? Well, expect more invitations to come because it’s currently the wedding season for the Tamil community, which will continue until the eve of…
Father claims son required surgery after paying RM50 for mass circumcision in Kedah that led to severe bleeding, plans to sue
ALOR SETAR, Jan 26 — The father of an 11-year-old boy claimed that his son required surgery at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB), after allegedly experiencing severe bleeding following his participation in a mass circumcision programme, yesterday. Ahmad Mudzakkir Ahmad Mukri,…
Police arrest social media influencer in Johor over threatening post tied to assault on disabled man in Kemaman
CHUKAI, Jan 26 — A social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly uploading a threatening post related to the assault of a disabled man at the Padang Astaka Chukai Farmers’ Market on Jan 17. Acting Kemaman police chief DSP…
Kelantan Customs shootout leads to seizure of RM1m cigarette smuggling operation
KOTA BARU, Jan 26 — Kelantan Customs Department officers were forced to fire three shots at a one-tonne lorry to thwart a cigarette smuggling operation in Kampung Mat Kancil, Pasir Mas, last Thursday. Its director Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan…
Social media influencer arrested over threatening post tied to assault on disabled man in Kemaman
CHUKAI, Jan 26 — A social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly uploading a threatening post related to the assault of a disabled man at the Padang Astaka Chukai Farmers’ Market on Jan 17. Acting Kemaman police chief DSP…
