KOTA KINABALU - A forensic psychiatric consultant told the Coroners Court here that a psychological autopsy into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir found that her death was most consistent with suicide.Dr Chua Sze Hung, 43, of Mesra Bukit Padang Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, said this conclusion was based on his assessment that at the time of the incident, Zara Qairina had more risk factors than protective factors, reported Sinar Harian.This imbalance increases vulnerability to suicidal behaviour. ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A woman and her five children who were reported missing in Bentong have been found safe.Bentong OCPD Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the family turned up at the Bentong district police headquarters at about 9.30 pm on Wednesday (1 April).Preliminary checks revealed that the woman and her children left their home without informing her husband due to a misunderstanding.We are grateful for all the co-operation shown, especially by Bentong residents, in helping to locate the victims, he ..

KUALA NERUS - The living room of a house was temporarily turned into a courtroom on Tuesday to facilitate a divorce confirmation proceeding involving a bedridden respondent.The initiative, carried out under the Outreach Mobile Court programme by the Kuala Nerus Syariah Lower Court, was aimed at accommodating the respondent, who is unable to attend court due to chronic illness.The proceeding was conducted by Kuala Nerus Syariah Lower Court judge Ahmad Najib Mohd, who recorded testimony at the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Special courts dedicated to handling road accident cases, particularly those involving deaths and serious injuries, are needed to ensure swifter justice for victims and their families says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.Lee, a member of the Road Safety Council, said such cases often take years to resolve due to court congestion and procedural delays, placing an added burden on those affected."Justice delayed is justice denied," he said when contacted on Thursday (April 2).Lee stressed that ..

MERBOK Penang region one marine police seized seven tonnes of pork carcasses at an illegal jetty in Sungai Merbok, involving a haul estimated to be worth about RM795,100.Region one commander Assistant Commissioner Jaffri Bidin said seven local men were also detained in the early morning operation on Wednesday to assist in investigations.He said two refrigerated lorries, a fibre boat without registration number, three engines and three sets of keys were also seized.Penang region one marine ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating five individuals suspected of disseminating false information regarding the increase in petrol and diesel prices on Threads.It said that three of the five individuals have been called up to have their statements recorded for investigation purposes."Based on the complaints received, the content disseminated by all the individuals regarding the petrol and diesel price hikes was found to be false, misleading ..

PONTIAN - A married man was detained by religious enforcement authorities after he was found in close proximity (khalwat) with a widow at a vacant house in the early hours of the morning, raising suspicion of khalwat.The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) said the raid was conducted at about 2am on Tuesday following a public complaint regarding suspicious activity at the property.Enforcement officers discovered a car and a motorcycle parked near the house before proceeding with the ..

PETALING JAYA - A work-from-home (WFH) directive for government ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies (GLCs) will take effect from April 15 as the government moves early to cushion the impact of a global energy crisis.In a special briefing on Wednesday (April 1), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said detailed guidelines for the implementation would be announced soon, but stressed that the move is part of a broader strategy to safeguard Malaysias energy ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained an accounting service provider of a company for allegedly submitting documents containing false information related to travel claims worth RM4 million.Sources said the man, in his 30s, was detained yesterday while giving a statement at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.The sources told Bernama that the suspect is believed to have submitted false claims for travel, transport, accounting fees, the purchase of generators and ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd today failed in its bid to obtain key historical land acquisition documents needed to determine compensation over the disputed Duta Enclave land.High Court judge Roslan Mat Nor dismissed the application, which sought documents including revenue survey sheets and land acquisition plans.The judge said the defendant (the government) had stated in affidavits that the requested documents were not within its possession or control.However, he noted that ..

SHAH ALAM - The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is battling a fire that broke out this morning at an illegal dumping site in Batu 14, Kampung Serdang, Kapar.No casualties have been reported, according to Selangor JBPM Assistant Director of Operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar.He said the department received an emergency call at 11.33am, after which a fire engine from the Kuala Selangor Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched and arrived at the scene at noon.Ahmad Mukhlis said firefighters ..

SHAH ALAM A Maryland man who became the first quadruple amputee to compete professionally in the American Cornhole League has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a passenger in his car was fatally shot.According to British daily newspaper The Guardian, Dayton Webber, 27, faces charges over the death of Bradrick Wells, also 27, following an argument inside the vehicle in La Plata, a suburb of Washington DC, on Sunday night.Investigators from the Charles County Sheriffs Office said Webber ..

SHAH ALAM - The retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia has climbed above RM6 per litre for the period of April 2 to April 8, reflecting ongoing pressures from the prolonged global energy crisis.According to the Finance Ministry (MoF), the price has increased by 50 sen from RM5.52 previously to RM6.02 per litre, following a surge in global Brent crude oil prices of more than 40 per cent, which has pushed prices above US$100 per barrel.More critically, the prices of refined oil for petrol ..

KLANG - The widow of a victim who was killed after being hit by a driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Klang, last Sunday (March 29), expressed relief after the suspect who struck her husband was charged with murder.The wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, also expressed relief over the prosecution proceedings, held today, and said she would leave further matters to lawyer Mohd Faizi Che Abu, who is holding a watching brief for the ..

KUALA LUMPUR A total of 41 pukau-related scam cases involving losses amounting to RM1.35 million were investigated by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) last year.This was an increase of 11 cases from 2024, when losses hit RM542,950.And it is getting worse.In the first two months of this year alone, seven cases were reported with losses amounting to RM684,653.Bukit Aman CCID director Comm Rusdi Mohd Isa said nine suspects were arrested in connection with such cases in 2024, ..

IPOH - The Magistrates Court here today set May 14 to determine the status of a representation submitted by a woman seeking to have a charge of using criminal force against the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, dropped.Magistrate Norizan Riduan fixed the date after Deputy Public Prosecutor Zariss Sofea Zainudin informed the court that the representation, submitted by Nurhaswani Afni Mohamad Zorki, 41, to the Attorney Generals Chambers on Feb 6, is still pending a decision.The prosecution ..

KLANG A driver remains traumatised after a motorcyclist landed on the roof of his car during a fatal accident along Jalan Raya Barat here on Sunday.The man, who wished to be known as Megan, 42, said he had been unable to sleep for two days as the incident kept replaying in his mind.He said he was driving a Perodua Myvi with a friend while heading towards Port Klang when the incident occurred.The situation unfolded rapidly before he realised the victim had landed on top of his vehicle.I thought ..

IPOH - An unemployed man was charged at the Sessions Court here today with attempting to kill his wife at their home last week.Mohd Yusof Mat Yatim, 42, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Meor Sulaiman Ahmad Tarmizi.According to the charge, Mohd Yusof was charged with attempting to kill Syazwana Mohd Talaha, 38, by covering her face with a pillow, knowing that the act could cause her death.The offence was allegedly committed at a house in Taman Changkat Lada Raya, ..

SHAH ALAM - Relief, anger and a sense of justice swept across social media after authorities confirmed that a suspected drunk driver was charged with murder, with many users welcoming the move as a sign that the case is being handled with the level of seriousness they deem appropriate.Reactions poured in rapidly across social media platforms TikTok, Threadsand Facebook, withposts drawing thousands of comments as users shared personal views, called for stricter laws and voiced support for the ..

KLANG The wife of a motorcyclist who was killed in a collision fears her eldest child may be bullied and end up feeling guilty, as the deceased had gone out to buy books before the accident that flung him onto a car.Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, said she hopes the public will offer support and safeguard her childrens emotional wellbeing.I dont want him to feel guilty, to be pressured with all sorts of questions or bullied at school, thats what Im afraid of.I worry he will blame himself for ..

SHAH ALAM - Food may still be available in Malaysia, but several everyday items could soon become more expensive as rising input costs and global supply disruptions begin to ripple through the food system.Experts say the pressure is already building upstream, with delays in fertiliser, higher transport costs, and reliance on imported inputs expected to drive price increases in the coming weeks.Heres a look at some key food items likely to be affected:Chicken and eggsChicken and eggs, staples in ..

SHAH ALAM Malaysias heavy reliance on imports has left its food system vulnerable to global supply disruptions, prompting experts to call for urgent measures to safeguard food security.Rising energy prices and shipping delays are already putting pressure on agricultural inputs, raising concerns over both supply stability and affordability.Agricultural economist Professor Datuk Dr Mad Nasir Shamsudin said geopolitical tensions typically push up oil prices, which in turn increase transportation, ..

SHAH ALAM From delayed planting to reduced yields, Malaysian farmers are already feeling the strain of rising fertiliser and energy costs, forcing some to rethink what they grow this season.Escalating input costs and supply disruptions are placing immediate pressure on planting decisions, particularly for short-cycle crops.Cameron Highlands Vegetable Growers Association deputy president Lau Weng Soow said leafy vegetables such as choy sum, lettuce and spinach are the most affected due to their ..

SHAH ALAM Malaysians may soon find their grocery baskets lighter as the West Asia conflict begins to squeeze the nations poultry, vegetables and essential food supplies, with experts warning that availability no longer guarantees affordability.Rising energy and shipping costs are already pressuring domestic food production, affecting even locally grown vegetables and staple protein sources.Agricultural economist Professor Datuk Dr Mad Nasir Shamsudin said geopolitical tensions typically push ..

KLANG - A viral video showing a man clinging to the back of a moving trailer along Persiaran Tengku Ampuan Rahimah in Klang on March 30 has prompted a police investigation.The footage, which circulated widely online, captured the individual holding onto the moving heavy vehicle, raising serious safety concerns.Authorities have since urged members of the public with relevant information to come forward to assist in the investigation.South Klang district police chief Lim Jit Huey said the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Tenaga Nasional Bhd has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh).In a post on X, TNB said the AFA does not apply to domestic customers with electricity usage of 600 kWh and below, which corresponds to a bill of approximately RM215.98.On its website, TNB said the AFA will be reflected on a monthly basis in the electricity bill if there is any fluctuation in the market ..

KLANG The widow of a motorcyclist killed after being flung onto a car in a high-profile collision intends to file a RM1 million lawsuit against the man charged with her husband's murder.Lawyer Mohd Faizi Che Abu, representing 32-year-old Nor Nadia Abdul Majid said the final amount for the civil suit has not yet been finalised as calculations must be based on specific factors.Legally, we cannot claim compensation based on emotion. Calculations will take into account the victim's salary and ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A year has passed, but the gas explosion tragedy in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, remains etched in the memory of the residents.The incident that shocked the nation on the 2nd of Syawal last year not only robbed the joy of Hari Raya Aidilfitri from that community but also changed the landscape of Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru in an instant due to a loud explosion that residents initially thought was a bomb blast or a plane crash.A Bernama survey found that although the physical scars ..

SHAH ALAM - Malaysias fuel supply remains stable for now, with the supply chain at Petronas stations nationwide projected to be sufficient through May 2026.In a social media post, Petronas said it has taken proactive measures to safeguard the countrys fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties, including the conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted international energy markets.The national oil company assured that current supply levels across its retail network are stable and capable of ..

PUTRAJAYA - The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) will carry out four series of cloud seeding operations (OPA) in Perak, Kedah, Perlis, and Johor, from April 6 to 9, as a proactive measure to increase water levels in dams affected by prolonged hot weather.Deputy Prime Minister and chairman of the Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP), Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the operations are being implemented following the hot weather phenomenon, currently affecting several areas, ..

KLANG - A car driver believed to have been under the influence of drugs has been charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with murder over the death of a motorcyclist in a crash on Sunday.R. Saktygaanapathy, 28, was charged with causing the death of Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, at Jalan Raya Barat, Klang, at 11.47 am on March 29.The charge, framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, carries the death penalty or imprisonment of up to 40 years and, if not sentenced to death, a minimum of 12 ..

KLANG Where is my husbands killer? A life for a life.Those were the words of Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, the wife of Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, who was killed after being hit by a driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol along Jalan Raya Barat here.Nor Nadia arrived at the magistrates court at 9.53am on Wednesday, accompanied by her lawyer Mohd Faizi Che Abu.The mother of three, dressed in a black jubah, appeared grief-stricken and struggled to hold back tears as she entered the ..

KLANG A man under investigation for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, causing a fatal crash along Jalan Raya Barat here, was brought to the magistrates court on Wednesday.The suspect, in his 20s and wearing a white collared T-shirt, arrived at 8.53am escorted by police.On Tuesday, Klang Selatan district police chief Assistant Commissioner Lim Jit Huey confirmed that the suspect would be charged in connection with the incident.On Sunday, a motorcyclist was killed after ..

SHAH ALAM - Petrol stations across the Klang Valley are experiencing heavy traffic as motorists hurry to use up their Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) fuel quota before the government reduces the monthly limit from 300 litres to 200 litres temporarily, effective tomorrow.Many were seizing the opportunity to fill up their tanks, fearing they might be affected by the temporary quota adjustment.Noor Hafiza Che Abdullah, 36, said she took the opportunity to use the remaining 100 litres of her quota.My ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The government will strive to restrict the opening of new social media accounts for children under the age of 16, with its implementation expected to be as early as the middle of this year, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.He said the government will give social media platforms sufficient time to implement clean-up measures, including ensuring that no more children under 16 register new accounts or maintain existing accounts on their respective platforms."We expect ..

SHAH ALAM - Calls to ban alcohol in Malaysia have resurfaced amid growing concern over drunk driving fatalities, but political leaders remain divided, with most agreeing that stricter enforcement, rather than prohibition, is the more immediate priority.Selangor Pas Youth chief Mohamed Sukri Omar said the issue should no longer be viewed lightly, as drunk driving has evolved into a serious threat to public safety and human life.He said driving under the influence is a conscious decision with ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The government will maintain the BUDI MADANI Diesel (BUDI Diesel) assistance at RM300 per month for April to help cushion the impact of global energy market volatility.The Finance Ministry (MoF) said in a statement today that the additional interim assistance of RM100 will continue, bringing the total aid for the BUDI Individual and BUDI Agri-Commodities categories to RM300.The assistance will be disbursed from April 8, benefiting about 340,000 recipients with an allocation of ..

KOTA KINABALU - Two teenagers drowned while bathing in a river in Mandalipau, Papar this morning.Papar Fire and Rescue Station chief Rozlan Osman said they received a distress call at about 10.10am and an eight-man team arrived at the location, 31 kilometres away, at 10.50am."The operations commanded reported that the victims had been found by members of the public before they arrived, he said in a statement today, adding that a girl, 15, and a boy, 18, were pronounced dead by medical officers ..

SHAH ALAM - Transport Minister Anthony Loke has confirmed that Malaysian vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing regional conflict will not be subjected to any toll charges.He said the matter was conveyed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting held in Putrajaya this morning."Irans Ambassador to Malaysia, Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi, has informed us that Malaysia is regarded as a friendly nation with strong ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Four paintings by world-renowned artists linked to the misappropriation of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds are in the process of being repatriated to Malaysia and expected to arrive on April 6.Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin said the works were LEcuyre et les clowns (1961) by Pablo Picasso, Montmartre (1934) by Maurice Utrillo, Etude pour femme couche (1948) by Balthus and ..