Car skids, plunges into river, 2 killed
A PEDESTRIAN, believed to be a Rohingya, was killed when hit by a car in an incident at KM55 Jalan Pekan-Nenasi-Rompin today. Pekan district police chief Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin said a passenger in the car, identified as Nor Katijah Mamat, 33, was also killed in the 9.30am incident, believed to have drowned when the car plunged into the […]
Trump to rally at site of deadly anti-govt siege
DONALD Trump stages his first presidential campaign rally today at the site of a deadly 1993 standoff between an anti-government cult and federal agents as he rails against multiple criminal probes threatening his bid for the White House. Waco, Texas – which is marking the 30th anniversary of the siege – has become a touchstone […]
Over 20 people issued compound notices for smoking in public areas in Sandakan
KOTA KINABALU: Twenty-four people were issued compound notices by health authorities for smoking in public areas, including at the hospital in Sabah’s Sandakan east coast district. Read full story
Govt to conduct impact study on Payung Rahmah initiative in June, says Salahuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will conduct an impact study on the Payung Rahmah initiative this June. Read full story
Do Kwon – South Korea’s crypto ‘genius’ turned disgraced fugitive
ONCE hailed as a genius, South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon – now facing multiple criminal charges over his failed cryptocurrency – was a brash industry figure whose fame disintegrated into global notoriety. After months on the run, the 31-year-old, whose full name is Kwon Do-hyung, was arrested Thursday in Montenegro after being caught trying to […]
2024 Sukma events selected without prejudice, says regulatory body
THE selection of sports to be contested at the 2024 Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Sarawak was done openly through the cooperation of all stakeholders without any prejudice towards any other sports. National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Ahmad Shapawi said decisions regarding the type and the number of events were made by the Sukma Supreme Committee, […]
Store manager who was charged with drug possession gets bail following landmark case
KOTA KINABALU: A second person, who was charged with drug possession, has been granted bail pending trial in June, this year. Read full story
Anifah’s experience, network will help attract foreign investments to Labuan, says business group
KOTA KINABALU: The Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) has lauded Datuk Seri Anifah Aman’s appointment as the senator representing the island, saying the latter’s experience in foreign affairs will be invaluable to the Federal Territory’s economic growth. Read full story
Clean up the filth in KK's backstreets, says Liew after shocking walkabout
KOTA KINABALU: The filth and litter in the backstreets of the heart of Kota Kinabalu shocked state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Read full story
Malaysia keen to revive talks on King Salman Centre for International Peace
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Kuala Lumpur is open to restarting talks on building the King Salman Centre for International Peace (KSCIP) in Malaysia. Anwar said he did not agree with the way the centre’s operations were shut down earlier as it was done without consulting the Saudi government.