KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is prepared to contest independently, said its chief Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The National Social Council Meeting No. 1/2025, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has agreed to establish a Special Committee on Islamic Preschool Education. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has nominated himself for the PKR president post in the partys internal polls. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: The electoral landscape could undergo a significant shift if Peninsular-based coalitions collaborate with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), a political analyst from Universiti Malaysia Sabah said. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BATU PAHAT: Villagers captured another crocodile in an oil palm estate in Kampung Parit Gantong Laut, Parit Lapis, here, this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR:Nurul Izzah Anwar has confirmed that she will be contesting the PKR deputy presidents post in the party election this month. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

GEORGE TOWN: A 60-year-old private sector clerk lost RM685,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam involving the Q Toff application. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is seeking greater economic opportunities with the European Union (EU) following a visit by International Economic Senate (IWS) chairman Peter Nussbaum and a delegation from the World Economic Council, an initiative under IWS. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

RAUB: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah drove a four-wheel-drive vehicle to a former illegal durian farm at Batu 3, Jalan Sungai RuanSungai Klau, near here yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: PKR vice-president Chang Lih Kang today confirmed that he will defend his post in the party central-level election for the 2025-2028 term at the end of this month. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: An elderly woman was injured when a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) lost control and crashed into a fast-food restaurant in Sitiawan at 9.10pm today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MELAKA: The Melaka state government has entered into a collaboration with the World Economic Council (WEC) to attract more investors to the German Technology Park (GTP). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MIRI: Police foiled an attempt by a local man to smuggle drugs with the seizure of the contraband, believed to be methamphetamine weighing 10.5kg, in a raid at the Arrival Hall of the Miri Airport last Tuesday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: An elderly man lost RM5.02 million after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme on social media. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 25,000 devotees are expected to gather in Kuala Lumpur on Monday for the Wesak Day float procession, a four-hour event marking the Buddhas birth, enlightenment, and passing. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: A man has been arrested for allegedly smashing the glass doors at the main entrance of the Teluk Intan Municipal Council building this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The government is exploring the best approach to introduce a more progressive policy on plastic waste management, which has become the countrys biggest challenge, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

GEORGE TOWN: Tun Ramli Ngah Talib and his wife, Toh Puan Raja Noora Ashikin Raja Abdullah, tonight attended the Majlis Kesyukuran dan Doa Selamat held in conjunction with his appointment as the ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Police crippled three drug syndicates in the Klang Valley and seized various narcotics worth RM16.01 million. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: Police have arrested four individuals, including a couple, and seized 44 kilogrammes (kg) of an assortment of drugs worth RM4.6 million in four separate raids in the Manjung district. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA TINGGI: Umno is prepared for the possibility of an early Johor state election, despite the current term only expiring in March 2027, said party vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA TINGGI: The Royal Malaysian Air Force has launched a safety investigation into its fleet of Hawk fighter jets following an incident in Alor Setar on Tuesday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have pieced together a partial photo-fit of one of the suspects involved in the disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BATU PAHAT: A single mother was among four people who pleaded guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a series of criminal mischief acts on behalf of loan sharks. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA TINGGI: Twenty-one Malaysian Armed Forces personnel undergoing military courses in India and Pakistan have been confirmed safe amid escalating conflict between the two missile-armed neighbours. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: All businesses are subject to the Price Control and Anti- Profiteering Act 2011, with no exemptions granted for specific sectors, a senior minister said. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are exploring the possibility that the incident surrounding the disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling was staged. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: An air conditioning technician today claimed trial at the Sessions Court to a charge of committing carnal intercourse with his nine- year-old step-daughter last month. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A man has been fined RM10,000 for posting offensive content on TikTok regarding the Kuala Lumpur Tower workers issue on March 31, which involved racial and religious sentiments. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

RIYADH: Malaysian pilgrims have praised the Makkah Route Initiative at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for its seamless pre-departure process, ensuring a smooth journey to perform haj. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUCHING: Sarawaks i-CATS University College has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Letters of Intent (LoIs) with 19 industry partners and 22 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to strengthen strategic workforce development networks in the state. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: Police discovered human skeletal remains in an oil palm plantation at Ladang Bukit Besout, Jalan Kuala Slim, Slim River on May 4. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MELAKA: A two-month-old baby boy who fell into a coma due to internal head bleeding, allegedly caused by abuse from his parents on Monday, has shown signs of improvement. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

IPOH: A 48-year-old man was arrested today for stealing womens underwear after the criminal act was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) in the Mengelembu area here. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need for bold and comprehensive reforms in developing Malaysias new education strategy ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The Resident Module of the Malaysian Corruption Study (MaCoS), conducted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), has enabled the commission to gain deeper insights into the characteristics of corruption from multiple perspectives. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Fisheries Department has urged the public against releasing foreign fish species into public waters without first consulting the department. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Immigration Department detained 99 undocumented migrants in an operation this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: City authorities here are taking action to curb fish-bombing off the citys coast by clamping down on the sale of fish caught using the method. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is taking a careful and prudent approach in addressing tariffs imposed by the United States, prioritising diplomatic dialogue and regional cooperation. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd