SHAH ALAM - MCA has questioned why Petaling Jaya and the surrounding areas still do not have a public hospital despite Pakatan Harapan (PH) having governed Selangor for more than 18 years.MCA State Liaison Committee chairman and vice-president Lawrence Low Tuck Kwong said residents in densely populated areas such as Petaling Jaya, Subang and Puchong have long faced difficulties accessing government healthcare services, despite the rapid growth of private medical centres in the region.For years, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Canada will ease visa requirements for eligible travellers from Malaysia beginning Tuesday, in a move aimed at deepening trade, business and strategic ties with the Indo-Pacific region.The new policy, which also applies to eligible citizens of Indonesia, will allow qualified travellers to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) instead of a traditional visitor visa when travelling to or transiting through Canada by air.In a statement on Monday, Canadas Immigration, ..

SHAH ALAM - Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and Bella Astillah were among the main highlights of the International Sunrise TriFest Desaru 2026, drawing attention when they appeared together with the latter's children at the sporting event held at Sand and Sandals Desaru Beach Resort on Sunday.The festival drew around 1,000 participants from nearly 30 countries, but attention throughout the event was also centred on the familys participation, which marked a meaningful ..

SHAH ALAM - More than 150,000 vehicles a day are expected to use the West Coast Expressway (WCE) during peak days coinciding with Hari Raya Aidiladha, the school holidays and a long weekend.WCE said in a statement on Tuesday that a significant increase in traffic flow is anticipated due to balik kampung travel and holiday activities throughout the period.To ensure smooth traffic flow and user comfort, various preparedness measures will be put in place, including the suspension of all ..

MELAKA - An elderly couple, a widower and a widow both nearly 70 years of age, were nabbed by the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (Jaim) on suspicion of khalwat at a house in Klebang here in the early hours of Saturday.According to sources, the operation by Jaim's Religious Enforcement Officers (PPA) at around midnight was carried out following a complaint and tip-off from a member of the public.During the inspection, the 68-year-old self-employed man and the 66-year-old unemployed woman ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its director will stand trial in the High Court over allegations that they offered former minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa RM500,000 annually for 15 years in connection with the takeover of the Kuala Lumpur Tower concession.High Court Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin made the ruling after allowing Hydroshoppe and its director, Datuk Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh, to transfer their trial from the Sessions Court."I would say at this stage it's too early to ..

ALOR SETAR - The Sessions Court here today ordered a real estate agent accused of stabbing a woman in the neck in Kepala Batas near here on May 17 to undergo 30 days of psychiatric evaluation at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta.Judge N Priscilla Hemamalini made the order after lawyer Mohd Hakim Hamran informed the court that his client, Muhammad Ilhami Badaruddin, 32, was currently receiving psychiatric treatment at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital here.Hakim said the accused also had scheduled follow-up ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Motorists travelling to Genting Highlands will have to pay road charges beginning May 28, 2026 as part of a new fee structure introduced by Lingkaran Cekap Sdn Bhd (LCSB), the authorised operator for Jalan Genting Highlands.In a statement, LCSB said the charges will be implemented in two phases, with all permitted road users except exempted categories required to pay upon entry into the hill resort via Genting Sempah or Gohtong Jaya.Under the first phase, Class 1 vehicles (cars ..

PUTRAJAYA - The issuance of the new version of the Malaysian International Passport (PMA), which was scheduled to start on June 1, will be postponed to another date to be announced later.Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said this is to ensure smooth delivery of services and that the public's experience remains at the best level."The public can still renew their passports as usual, and those which are currently valid will remain usable until their expiry date."Any further ..

HULU SELANGOR - A teenage girl who was believed to have lost her way while hiking at Bukit Changkat Asa here four days ago was found dead by rescuers today.Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the body of Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul, 19, was found off the hiking trail by the search and rescue (SAR) team at about 11.59 am."The victims body was found about 500 metres from the last known location where she was seen and one kilometre from the ..

SHAH ALAM - Malaysias push to position itself as a regional artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure hub through large-scale data centres has sparked wider debate over whether economic ambitions are being balanced against the immediate concerns faced by ordinary Malaysians.While analysts acknowledge the long-term economic potential of such investments, they also cautioned that public sentiment remains closely tied to day-to-day issues such as healthcare access, infrastructure ..

MIAMI - Lionel Messi remained at the heart of an injury scare only weeks before the World Cup after medical tests diagnosed him with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, Inter Miami announced on Monday.The Major League Soccer club's update provided no clear timetable for the Argentine superstar's return after his abrupt exit from Miami's 6-4 victory over Philadelphia in the 73rd minute on Sunday.The 38-year-old icon for the defending World Cup champions grabbed the back of his left leg and ..

AT A GLANCEStructural challenge: Non-revenue water (NRW) remains a major issue in Malaysia, with the government missing its 31 per cent reduction target for 2025 due to funding constraints and ageing infrastructure.Physical leaks: Air Selangor identifies underground leaks as its toughest obstacle, managing a vast 31,817km network and detecting over 200,000 leaks annually.Colonial-era pipes: Around 5,000km of brittle asbestos cement pipessome dating back to 1915are still in use, particularly ..

PETALING JAYA - The hotter it gets, the harder it rains. In urban areas such as the Klang Valley, experts say this is increasingly the reality.They say rising temperatures, combined with rapid development and climate change, are intensifying thunderstorms, increasing the risk of flash floods in cities.One reason for the rising heat is the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. This occurs when cities replace green areas with pavement, buildings, and other surfaces that absorb and retain warmth.This ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Two hardcore criminals were killed in a shoot-out with the police at Jalan Persiaran Seri Putra 2, Bandar Seri Putra, Bangi Lama, Kajang on Monday night.Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar said the shoot-out occurred at 9.10pm.He said investigations revealed that both suspects were believed to be involved in several robberies in Klang Valley."A revolver, bullets and empty casings, as well as four machetes, burglary tools, face masks and gloves were found at the scene, he said ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 51 men were arrested in a series of four raids that uncovered drug abuse activities and a "gay party" at a prominent hotel in the capital early yesterday morning.Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) Director Datuk Seri Hussein Omar Khan said that the raids, conducted between 2.35 am and 5am, led to the arrest of 23 local men and 28 foreign nationals aged between 21 and 52.Hussein said that during the raids at the scene, police also seized various ..

HULU SELANGOR - Police are looking into external factors and collecting information from the close contacts of Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul, a teenager reported missing while hiking at Bukit Changkat Asa in Tanjong Malim last Saturday.Hulu Selangor district police chief ACP Ibrahim Husin said the rescue team's assessment of the hiking trail showed it was unlikely the victim suffered a direct physical mishap."We will obtain details from her close friends, workplace, schoolmates and relatives to get ..

ALOR SETAR - An excavator driver was seriously injured after it was buried by a quarry landslide at Simpang Bukit Tembaga near Pokok Sena today.Pokok Sena Fire and Rescue Station chief Senior Fire Officer II Bakar Saad said the department received an emergency call regarding the landslide involving soil and quarry rocks at 2.07 pm before a rescue team arrived at the location about seven minutes later."Upon arrival, it was found that a landslide involving soil and quarry rocks had crushed an ..

SHAH ALAM - A security guard was charged in the Kuala Selangor Magistrate's Court with the murder of his friend at a landfill in Ladang Tuan Mee, Ijok, early this month.K. Turairajoo, 43, nodded in understanding after the charge was read out before Magistrate Mohamad Ibrahim Muhammad Ghulam.No plea was recorded as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.The man was charged with murdering S. Lachumanan, 23, at the Ladang Tuan Mee landfill in Ijok, within the Kuala Selangor ..

IPOH - Police are investigating a viral video showing a driver pouring liquid into a bottle while driving a bus, which was shared by a social media user on Threads last Thursday.Taiping district police chief ACP Abd Malek Ismail said the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Taiping district police headquarters had received information regarding the video, which was recorded by one of the bus passengers before being uploaded on social media."Initial checks found that the exact ..

KUALA TERENGGANU - The remains of three workers who were killed after a lifeboat plunged into the sea during maintenance work at the Sepat floating storage and offloading (FSO) facility in the Terengganu-Kelantan waters yesterday afternoon have been claimed by their families for burial.A Bernama check at the Forensic Medicine Department of Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) found that the remains of the first victim, Nik Muhammad Hafifi Asri Ab Majid, 38, were taken out at about 12.25 pm for ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will give his statement in the corruption and money laundering trial involving Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on July 6 at the High Court here.Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin announced the matter after Assistant Registrar of the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) R.Harshini, who is also the 10th prosecution witness, finished giving his statement at the trial of the case before Judge Noor Ruwena Md ..

SHAH ALAM - Muda secretary-general Ainie Haziqah Shafii has called for transparency and accountability following allegations surrounding an underage rape case in Pasir Gudang involving a school teacher and a 12-year-old student.In a video, she raised concerns over claims circulating on social media regarding a teacher who was allegedly involved in a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old student in Masai, Pasir Gudang.According to Ainie, the issue surfaced following a Facebook post by activist ..

LABUAN - A 37-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with the murder of his two-month-old daughter at a house in Kampung Bukit Kuda early this month.No plea was recorded from the accused, Azmi Amat, after the charge was read before Magistrate Dr Melissa Chia Pui Fung.According to the facts of the case, the incident came to light after police were alerted by Labuan Hospital at about 2.40am on May 9 regarding a two-month-old baby girl brought to the hospital, suspected to ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Adidas has officially kicked off its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in Malaysia with a large-scale drone show over Kuala Lumpur and the launch of immersive fan experiences aimed at bringing football culture closer to local supporters ahead of the global tournament.The campaign began with the Adidas drone show, where hundreds of synchronised drones lit up the Kuala Lumpur skyline in a football-themed aerial spectacle set against the backdrop of Merdeka 118 and Stadium ..

PASIR MAS - An ustaz, or a religious teacher, pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates Court here today to four charges of sexually assaulting two boys and producing obscene images.Muhammad Faiz Muhammad Ramly, 31, entered the plea before Magistrate Syed Farid Syed Ali.On the first and second count, he was charged with committing physical sexual assault on an eight-year-old boy at Madrasah Kuning, Jeli Lama, Jeli, between 1.10 pm and 5 pm on May 9, 2026.For the third and fourth charges, he was ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian national perished after being struck by falling debris following a building collapse in Angeles city, the Philippines on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the local bureau of fire protection.The victim, who had been staying at an apartment hotel near the building, was among four people confirmed dead in the incident, while 17 others remained missing.Three other victims were recovered from the rubble.Search and rescue operations are ongoing for 17 missing ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The yoga mats were barely rolled out before the energy inside IWK Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam began to build. By the time the drum sticks came out for Poundfit, the hall had transformed into something far greater than a Sunday morning workout.Rise & Revive, a health and wellness community event organised by Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Prahara Studio, was many things at once - a fitness morning, a live music showcase, a community marketplace. But running ..

KUANTAN - A boy was killed while 11 others were injured in an accident involving three vehicles on the Segamat-Kuantan Highway near Muadzam Shah early this morning.A spokesperson for the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said the department received an emergency call at 1.12am before a team from the Muadzam Shah Fire and Rescue Station rushed to the scene.The spokesperson said the accident involved three vehicles - a Proton Saga, Perodua Alza, and Perodua Axia - each carrying four ..

BUKIT MERTAJAM - Two factories and a workers hostel were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Industri Ringan 4, Juru Light Industrial Area, here last night.Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) John Sagun Francis said firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 8.25pm, adding that no casualties were reported in the incident."The blaze involved two adjoining double-storey factory units used for the production of health beverages and kitchen ..

KEPALA BATAS - In journalism, the pursuit of a scoop or exclusive story often fuels fierce competition among media practitioners, sometimes even straining professional relationships.Luckily, though, for veteran journalists Mohd Idros Mohd Ali and Zuraida Abdul Rahman, the race for exclusives never disrupted the harmony of a marriage built over decades.Instead, the couple, who once headed different media organisations in Penang, regard the rivalry for exclusive stories as a unique and colourful ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The increase of the number young voters following the implementation of automatic voter registration or Undi18 has fundamentally reshaped Malaysias electoral landscape, positioning youth as a decisive force in future elections.University of Malaya history professor Prof Datuk Dr Danny Wong said young voters are going to become kingmakers in the future due to their exposure and access to political information as well as if the voting system is changed to online.Therefore, he ..

MAKKAH - A retired policeman who began saving with just RM33 some 48 years ago has proven that consistent saving eventually pays off after being selected to perform the haj this year.Mohd Daud Hamdan, 72, said he began saving with Tabung Haji when he joined the police force in 1978, despite earning a modest salary and having numerous financial commitments."I had only just begun working, my salary was not big and I had many commitments, but I thought if I did not start, I would end up with ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Children under 16 in Malaysia will likely not be able to make social media accounts in the near future, when the provision under the Online Safety Act (ONSA) 2025 restricting underage access to social media takes effect.Years of research have shown social medias deleterious effects on youth mental health, fueling anxiety, depression, self-harm and even suicide. Australia was the first to ban social media access for under-16s. Indonesia soon followed suit, while France, the United ..

SHAH ALAM - For many Malaysians, the concept of world schooling, which involves learning through travel and real-world experiences, may still sound unfamiliar. Yet for a growing number of parents who can afford the lifestyle, it represents a meaningful alternative to conventional classroom education.Instead of confining children to textbooks and four walls, world schooling immerses them in different cultures, environments and everyday realities, turning the world itself into a living ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Police have confirmed that a bomb threat made against a prominent building in the capital last night was false.Brickfields district police chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said police received a call regarding the incident at 9.09 pm from a security guard at the building."The buildings security guard informed us that he had received an email sent to the customer service centre stating that an individual had placed a bomb on the 23rd floor of the buildings north tower, he said in a ..

TAWAU - Wearing the white uniform is more than a clinical routine for nurses in Sabahs remote interior.It is a solemn commitment demanding extraordinary courage, resilience and, at times, risking their lives and enduring experiences few would imagine.Reflecting on 29 years in the profession, Nursing Supervisor at Kinabutan Health Clinic, Rukiah Siji, 53, described every hardship and sacrifice throughout her career as an experience beyond monetary value.Recalling her time at Apas Balung Health ..

KUALA LUMPUR - What was originally planned for Dubai eventually became one of Malaysias biggest entertainment spectacles last year, when Bukit Jalil here was chosen to host popular Indian actor-turned-politician Vijays final cinematic celebration before he fully embarks on his political journey.The Thalapathy Thiruvizha: Jana Nayagan audio launch for Vijays 69th film, held at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Dec 27, evolved far beyond a movie promotional event into a grand showcase of Malaysias ..

SHAH ALAM Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has claimed that he and former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Vice President Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad faced continuous pressure from the party machinery, leading to their decision to leave the party.The former PKR Deputy President said that over the past year, they were subjected to various forms of pressure and attacks, which even extended to his family members."For an entire year, they used the party machinery to push me and Nik (Nazmi) out."Every day there was ..

KUALA LUMPUR Politicians who have derailed from their original path of struggle are the ones complaining the most about the rising cost of goods compared to small traders.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that this finding was obtained through on-the-ground surveys conducted recently.He noted that the attitude shown by these small traders indirectly sets them apart from large business owners and politicians."Alhamdulillah, praise be to God. Actually, at the grassroots level, ..