Hospital employee charged with drink-driving
A GENERAL hospital employee who was arrested after running amok and causing injuries to two members of the police, claimed trial in the Ipoh magistrates’ court today to driving under the influence of alcohol. Jazvinjit Singh, 30, was charged with driving a car while intoxicated beyond the legal limit and the offence was allegedly committed near […]
Ex-Taiwan president Ma to make historic trip to China
TAIWAN’S ex-president Ma Ying-jeou will travel to China next week, his spokesman said today, in the first cross-strait visit by a current or former leader of the island in more than 70 years. Ma will not visit Beijing and has no current plans to meet Chinese government officials, the spokesman added.
8,650 people still displaced by floodwaters in Batu Pahat
THE number of people displaced by flooding in Batu Pahat dropped to 8,650 at 4pm from 10,396 at 8am today, prompting the closure of three flood relief centres. The state disaster management committee (SDMC) said Dewan Orang Ramai Taman Seri Sulong, SK Seri Bengkal and SA Sri Bengkal were closed.
S. Korean actor Yoo Ah-in to appear for questioning over alleged drug use
SOUTH Korean Actor Yoo Ah-in is scheduled to appear before police later this week for questioning over allegations of illegal drug use, police officials said today. The actor, who tested positive for four banned substances – propofol, marijuana, cocaine and ketamine – in a recent forensic drug test, will undergo questioning Friday as a criminal […]
Joint exercise with Canada is vital training to fight terror threats, says Army No 2
MELAKA: The Armed Forces hopes cooperation with the Canadian Army under Exercise Mantis will continue, with the aim of increasing alertness and competency levels in fighting terrorism. Read full story
Campsites nationwide need to undergo legalisation process, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: The Local Government Development Ministry says a legalisation process of campsites nationwide is needed following the Batang Kali landslide in Selangor at the end of last year. Read full story
Grey skies over first day blues: Heavy traffic as schools reopen in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: The start of the 2023/24 school year coupled with an early morning downpour led to traffic congestion in various parts of Penang on Monday (March 20), especially on the island. Read full story
Home and Health ministries to present findings on issues nation's youths are facing, says Yeoh
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home and Health ministries are set to present data on social ills involving youths, says Hannah Yeoh. Read full story
Crackhouse Comedy Club: Siti Nuramira broke 3R rule during her act, says witness
KUALA LUMPUR: A host at the Crackhouse Comedy Club told the Sessions Court here on Monday (March 20) that Siti Nuramira Abdullah broke the “3R Rule” when she acted indecently by taking off her baju kurung and tudung during her stand-up performance at the comedy club in June last year. Read full story
King's presence at Police Day a morale-booster for PDRM, says Saifuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah gracing the 216th Police Day Celebration parade on Monday (March 20) has a great impact on the morale of the nation’s police force, says the Home Minister. Read full story