SHAH ALAM - Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, calls for an international boycott of India are growing, citing alleged civilian casualties and mosque attacks in Pakistan. In Malaysia, where communities share deep historical and familial ties to both countries, the question arises: Should Malaysia heed the call to boycott or push for peaceful resolutions? North- South Initiative Executive Director and human rights activist Adrian Pereira believed the response must be guided by ..

JOHOR BAHRU - The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued letters to cease operations to two Russian e-hailing applications, namely InDrive and Maxim, for allegedly operating illegally, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. "Effective July 24, InDrive and Maxim must cease operations in this country. "The two ride-hailing companies can appeal but the final decision rests with me, he told reporters after officiating the reopening of the track for cargo service operations for the Kempas ..

SHAH ALAM Although India and Pakistan are not among Malaysias largest trading partners, ongoing tensions between the two countries could still send ripples through regional markets and potentially impact Malaysias trade and financial stability. As hostilities escalate, Putra Business School Master of Business Administration programme director and economist Professor Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff has sounded the alarm on possible economic consequences, even for countries not directly involved. ..

SHAH ALAM A viral video showing a man walking barefoot, speaking incoherently and appearing mentally unstable has triggered widespread concern on social media. The individual has been identified as Mohamad Asmawi Zaidi, a former national junior hockey player who once brought honour to Malaysia on the international stage. Asmawi, who proudly wore the national Under-16 jersey, represented Malaysia in prestigious tournaments across Germany, India and Pakistan, cementing his place in the countrys ..

SHAH ALAM - Malaysias leading vending solutions provider, Atlas Vending, has earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for creating the worlds Thinnest Reverse Vending Machine with a Compaction System, setting a new global benchmark in sustainable recycling technology. The award was presented during a ceremony held by the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry, with an official Guinness World Record adjudicator present to verify the record-breaking achievement. The launch ..

IPOH - The 73-year-old woman who was hit by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) that crashed into a fast-food restaurant in Setiawan last night has died. Manjung district police chief Hasbullah Abd Rahman said the victim was pronounced dead at 10.56pm yesterday after receiving treatment at the emergency ward of the Seri Manjung Hospital. He said that seven other victims (in the incident), consisting of four men, two women, and a girl aged between five and 38 years, sustained minor injuries and ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is giving President Donald Trump three months before his fellow Americans force him to rethink his stringent global tariff strategy, accusing the US leader of "living in an old world". Speaking to AFP in an interview two months ahead of his 100th birthday, the plain-speaking Dr Mahathir said: "Trump will find that his tariffs are hurting America, and the people in America will end up against him." The US president's stop-start ..

JERTIH - Teachers and retirees who share personal updates such as retirement plans or feelings of loneliness on social media are increasingly being targeted by online scammers. Terengganu Deputy Education Director Kamsah@Kamal Mohamed said such posts often attract scammers who exploit victims through tactics like love scams, fake investment offers, and bogus loan schemes. "Many of the victims are educators and retirees. From January 2023 to April this year, police have recorded 609 online scam ..

KUALA LUMPUR The acid attack case involving Harimau Malaya and Selangor FC player Faisal Halim, has been classified as 'No Further Action' (NFA) after a year, shocking many, particularly local football fans. The decision has left both Faisal and his legal team disappointed. Faisals law firm, Mohd Ashraf, Nik Zarith & Co, confirmed that they had taken several proactive steps throughout the investigation, including sending letters to various authorities, such as the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Police will continue investigating the acid attack case against national footballer Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim, even though the case has now been classified as "No Further Action (NFA). Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said that the NFA status refers to the arrest of three individuals, as well as other leads - including closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and a facial sketch distributed by police - which have been found ..

SHAH ALAM Pas Youth is demanding a detailed explanation from the government concerning the acid attack case involving Harimau Malaya and Selangor FC winger Faisal Halim, following the classification of the investigation as No Further Action (NFA). Pas Youth Chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden expressed his disappointment over the decision, labelling it a "dark mark in the history of national sports." The Alor Setar MP said that the NFA classification raises significant concerns about public ..

KUALA LUMPUR Police have revealed that the woman who died along the Kesas Highway on Tuesday had jumped from the van she was travelling in. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa confirmed that investigations, based on statements from the woman's husband, revealed an argument between the couple prior to the incident. The dispute arose over the use of the van, as the wife did not have a driving licence. During the argument, the woman reportedly said she wanted to jump out and ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has confirmed that no new infectious diseases have been detected and no deaths reported following the discovery of a large number of pigeon carcasses around a water fountain in Padang Ipoh, Perak recently. It said that the results of the post-mortem on the three pigeon carcasses found that they all had full stomach contents, with several significant findings, including the discolouration of the liver, the presence of blood clots in the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Bank Negara Malaysias (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent is seen as a cautious approach as the government faces many ongoing global developments and uncertainties, said an economist. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said discussions with the United States (US) officials are in progress and BNM is taking a stance not to overly react. "Perhaps, the monetary easing could happen sometime in the second ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Police may record statements from Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh's three children as well as several other individuals in Singapore to assist investigations into her abduction in Putrajaya on April 9. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said they may also call Ling's husband for a second statement if necessary. "So far, statements have been recorded from 16 individuals to assist with the investigation," he said at a press conference here today. Rusdi said statements from ..

SERDANG - Proton Holdings Bhds wholly owned subsidiary, Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net), is set to launch its newest electric vehicle (EV) model, the e.MAS 5, in the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2025. Pro-Net chief branding officer Salawati Mohd Yusoff said the latest EV differs from its first model, the e.MAS 7, in terms of segment as the previous EV is a compact sport utility vehicle (C-SUV), while the e.MAS 5 falls under the B-segment hatchback category. "Thus, in terms of size, the e.MAS 5 ..

KOTA TINGGI - The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has launched a probe into the safety of its Hawk fighter aircraft fleet. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the investigation was initiated following Tuesdays incident when a Hawk fighter jet skidded off the runway while landing at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport in Alor Setar. "There were no physical injuries. RMAF has initiated an investigation to assess the safety of all its Hawk aircraft, he told reporters after officiating ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent. BNM said the latest indicators point towards continued global growth and trade, supported by domestic demand and front-loading activities. It also said the global growth outlook would remain supported by positive labour market conditions, less restrictive monetary policy and fiscal stimulus. However, the central bank said the tariff measures announced by ..

PETALING JAYA As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly advances and Malaysia undergoes significant data protection reforms, industry leaders and experts convened today at CelcomDigi's third annual Trust Circle forum to address the crucial issue of trust in digital services. The forum, hosted by CelcomDigi Berhad, aimed to foster discussions on responsible data practices and safeguarding the nation's digital future in an increasingly AI-driven world. The forum's timing is critical, coinciding ..

KUALA LUMPUR - An air conditioning technician pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of sodomising his stepdaughter last month. The 40-year-old man was charged with having unnatural sex with the girl, aged 9 years and 10 months, on the balcony of an apartment in Cheras, near here, at 2am last April 8. He is charged under Section 377c of the Penal Code, read together with Section 16 (1) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides imprisonment for up ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The police are not ruling out the possibility that Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh staged her own abduction. Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the investigation was ongoing and the possibility of a staged abduction was being explored. "It is one of the angles in our investigation. We will conduct a thorough investigation to rule out the possibilities," he said at the KL police headquarters on Thursday (May 8). CCTV footage showed the victim followed her ..

KUALA LUMPUR: At least eight suspects and five cars were involved in the abduction of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh on April 9. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said CCTV footage showed three cars intercepted the e-hailing car transporting Ling on the day of the incident, while two other cars were nearby as a lookout. "We believe at least eight suspects were involved in the abduction. "We managed to track the suspects' movements in Putrajaya through various CCTV cameras after ..

KAJANG - Lawyers representing national winger and Selangor FC player Faisal Halim have urged the authorities to conduct further investigations into the acid attack case involving their client in May 2024. According to representatives from the legal firm Tetuan Mohd Ashraf, Nik Zarith & Co, Nik Zarith Nik Moustpha and Mohd Haijan Omar, several proactive measures have been taken since the investigation began to ensure that the case receives appropriate attention. They said that among the actions ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday detained two officers from the Home Ministry (KDN) and another individual to assist in investigations into a corruption case involving the expedited processing of citizenship status confirmation (PTW) applications. In a statement today, the MACC said all three individuals, aged between 50 and 65, were arrested in an operation conducted between 1 pm and 5 pm in Putrajaya. "This operation is a continuation of Op Outlander ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A lorry driver has been arrested to assist in investigations into an accident involving six vehicles at the Guthrie Highway exit heading towards the Bukit Subang traffic lights, which left two people seriously injured yesterday. Sungai Buloh district police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the incident, which occurred at about 1.20pm, involved a 31-year-old man who was driving the lorry from Batu Arang towards Cyberjaya and is believed to have lost control of the vehicle. ..

BATU PAHAT - Villagers in Kampung Parit Gantong Laut, Taman Nira, captured a 4.5-metre female crocodile weighing 410kg this morning after it wandered into an oil palm plantation, likely in search of a nesting site. Azmil Sahman, 38, said he was harvesting oil palm fruit at about 9.30am when he noticed the reptile. At first, he thought it was a monitor lizard, but was startled by its size. A closer look confirmed it was a crocodile, prompting him to alert his friend, Mohamad Irwan Mohamad Osman, ..

SHAH ALAM - A schoolgirl was hospitalised after stepping on a sharp pin from a Jalur Gemilang badge, prompting public outcry over a policy implemented by the Education Ministry (MoE). The female student accidentally stepped on the sharp pin that had fallen on the ground at school, causing the needle to penetrate the sole of the student's right foot, leaving her injured and needing to be rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. Whose idea was it to make primary school students wear a ..

PUTRAJAYA - The judicial review filed by Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh prior to her disappearance does not nullify or invalidate the ongoing investigation into suspected offences, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The MACC said that while legal challenges were the right of any individual, they did not interfere with enforcement procedures carried out in accordance with the law. "It must be emphasised that at every stage, MACC has acted within the legal framework, including ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Police have detained a 50-year-old man in connection with the death of his wife, who was believed to have fallen from a moving van on the Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas Highway) near the Awan Besar Rest and Service (R&R;) area, heading towards Petaling Jaya yesterday. Cheras Police Chief ACP Aidil Bolhassan said the suspect was arrested at around 6 pm yesterday in the Bandar Kinrara area and that the case is being investigated under Section 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by ..

ALOR SETAR - Kedahans lined the roadsides and gathered in paddy fields for a chance to witness Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft and aerial assets up close as they conducted exercises in preparation for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (Lima25), set to take place from May 20 to 24. One such enthusiast, Musa Bari, 64, from Kampung Titi Gajah near here, said he waits almost every day by the roadside and in the nearby paddy fields near Sultan Abdul Halim ..

KUALA LUMPUR Just two days before her disappearance, Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh had filed a judicial review application at the High Court here, contesting the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) actions and treatment towards her. According to family lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo, Pamela faced persistent pressure from the MACC concerning an investigation under the MACC Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). The legal challenge asserted that Pamela was pressured, detained and ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob returned to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today to continue giving his statement in an investigation into corruption and money laundering allegations linked to him. The vehicle carrying the countrys ninth prime minister arrived at the MACC headquarters here at 10.54am. The Bera Member of Parliament is being investigated over suspected corruption and money laundering involving expenditure and funding for ..

MELAKA - A couple has been detained in Melaka after their two-month-old son was hospitalised with serious head injuries, in what police suspect is a case of abuse at a home in Sungai Petai, Alor Gajah. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the baby was brought to Melaka Hospital unconscious by his 22-year-old mother, who claimed he had suffered a seizure. "Medical staff found signs of both recent and older injuries and alerted the police, he said in a statement today. The mother was ..

JERTIH - A former teacher lost more than RM80,000 after falling victim to a scam involving a fake offer to open a TikTok Shop. Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu said the 67-year-old man came across the online business offer on Facebook on April 27. "The victim was asked to send a copy of his MyKad and a selfie for account registration. Once the victims alleged TikTok Shop was set up, he was required to make an initial capital deposit for the online shop. "He then made the initial ..

SHAH ALAM - SD Guthrie Berhad has achieved a major milestone in international trade and sustainable agriculture, following the arrival of its first-ever tariff-free shipment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil-certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) into the United Kingdom under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). A total of 8,000 metric tonnes of fully traceable and segregated CSPO, produced entirely from SD Guthries supply chain in Sabah, arrived ..

SHAH ALAM - A beggar was charged from his hospital bed today with the murder of another beggar during a dispute in front of a bank here last month. Mohamad Fauzan Adib Abd Aziz, 28, nodded to indicate he understood the charge when it was read out to him in the observation ward of Shah Alam Hospital before court registrar Mislia Mohd Aris. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Fauzan, who holds a disabled persons (OKU) card for intellectual impairment, ..

PORT DICKSON A woman was killed after being hit by a tanker lorry when she was flung out of the car she was travelling in at kilometre 26, Jalan LukutSepang, here on Sunday. In the May 4 incident at 8.20am, the 39-year-old victim was believed to have been thrown out of the vehicle after the rear door suddenly opened. Port Dickson district police chief, Superintendent Maslan Udin said the accident involved a Perodua Myvi and a Volvo oil tanker lorry. Initial investigations revealed that the ..

PUTRAJAYA - The defence in former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's case involving the misappropriation of RM2.3 billion belonging to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) closed its case today after calling 26 witnesses. Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, representing the former premier, informed the court after calling the defence's final witness, a forensic document examiner from PHA Handwriting Analysis Sdn Bhd, Tay Eue Kam, to testify. "Yang Arif, we officially closed the case ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The husband of Pamela Ling Yueh is among individuals being probed by police regarding her disappearance on April 9, said Inspector- General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said that authorities have also identified several other individuals apart from the woman's husband and that investigations are ongoing. "For now, there is a possibility that it being in that direction (that the husband is on the suspect list), and there may be others as well. The investigation (is not ..

JOHOR BAHRU - A Singaporean man was charged in the Sessions Court here today with drug trafficking involving over 10 kilogrammes of MDMA, an offence that carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction. Tan Ban Choon, 48, nodded to indicate he understood the charge when it was read out to him in Mandarin by the court interpreter before Judge Mohammad Khalid Ab Karim. However, no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. According to the charge, Tan ..