Cops nab nine for selling illegal fireworks in Johor
KOTA TINGGI: Nine individuals, including two foreigners, have been arrested by the police here for selling fireworks and firecrackers without permits. Read full story
Sultan Nazrin presents instruments of appointment to six Syariah judges
KUALA KANGSAR: Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah on Saturday (April 15) presented the instruments of appointment to six Syariah judges and a member of the Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) at Istana Iskandariah here. Read full story
Avoid open burning in hot, dry weather, says Kelantan Fire Dept
THE Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department has advised the public to refrain from conducting open burning during the current hot and dry weather. Its director Zainal Madasin said this was because open burning would reduce air quality levels and have a negative effect on human health.
US police kill man after responding to wrong address, video shows
POLICE in the US state of New Mexico released footage yesterday showing officers shooting a man dead after responding to the wrong address. The Farmington Police Department released body camera videos and 911 audio of the incident on April 5, in which three officers knocked on the door of the wrong house.
Umno geared up for state polls
UMNO is making preparations to face six state elections, with its election machinery currently at 80% readiness. UMNO election department chief Reezal Merican Naina Merican said he had met with all six state Umno liaison committees.
State polls: Umno making preparations, election machinery currently at 80%
KEPALA BATAS: Umno is preparing to face the state elections in six states, with its election machinery currently at 80%, says Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. Read full story
Graft probe: I've yet to be asked to give my statement, says Sivakumar
KUALA LUMPUR: V. Sivakumar and his ministry’s officials are willing to cooperate with authorities in relation to the graft probe of his officers. Read full story
Federal govt to give immediate attention to landslides in Kenyir Lake, says PM
KUALA NERUS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given an assurance that the Federal Government will give immediate attention to the landslide issues around the Kenyir Lake for the safety of the people of Terengganu. Read full story
King, Queen break fast with the people in Kuantan
KUANTAN: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah attended a breaking of fast event with the people at the Kuantan City Council field (MBK1) here, which has been a tradition for His Majesty and his family during the month of Ramadan. Read full story
Seat allotment must be based on shared values, Anthony Loke says
THE distribution of seats between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) for the state elections must be decided based on principles agreed upon through the unity government secretariat. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said among the principles and parameters that had been agreed upon were that seats won by a certain party will continue to be contested by […]