Reviving a once-popular tradition
MUAR: The once popular songkok lipat (foldable headgear) has been making a comeback these past few years. Read full story
Chinese tourist floored by stranger’s RM200 gift
A TOURIST from China was amazed by the generosity shown by Malaysians after she was given RM200 by a stranger. Read full story
Actor and three others claim trial to cheating charges
KUALA LUMPUR: Actor and producer Boy Iman is among four people charged with cheating a woman in connection with the sale of a booth space at Hooray X Fest Raya festival. Read full story
Contractor faces jail for duping teacher of RM56,400
SEREMBAN: A contractor pleaded guilty at a Magistrate’s Court here to a charge of cheating a teacher of RM56,400 for the construction of a house. Read full story
Police hunt for maid who committed lewd act on baby
PETALING JAYA: The Indonesian maid wanted for allegedly committing a lewd act on a baby was rebellious toward her employers, say police. Read full story
UK’s Cleverly to urge against isolating China
FOREIGN Secretary James Cleverly will today argue it would be “a betrayal” of Britain’s national interest to isolate China and urge against declaring “a new Cold War”. In a speech in London setting out Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s foreign policy towards Beijing after a review, Cleverly will advocate constructive engagement on key global issues.
Iran re-arrests dissident journalist
A DISSIDENT Iranian journalist has been arrested again, barely three months after his release from prison following two years of incarceration, his family said today. Keyvan Samimi, known for his activism, was arrested on Thursday, a family member told AFP.
Navy disposes of inactive WWII bomb found off Kota Belud
KOTA KINABALU: The Royal Malaysian Navy has safely disposed of an unexploded ordnance (UXO) believed to be a World War II (WW2) bomb, which was found in Kota Belud waters on Monday (April 24). Read full story
Landslide at MACA entrance not due to natural factors, says Nanta
KUALA LUMPUR: No natural factors have been identified as the cause of the landslide that occurred at the entrance of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) at Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin here this afternoon (April 25). Read full story
Newlyweds spend ‘honeymoon’ in lockup for peddling drugs
A COUPLE landed in the lockup after being arrested at Chikus near Langkap, today, on suspicion of drug trafficking. The newlyweds, aged 23 and 24, were arrested by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division team from the Hilir Perak district police headquarters at 12.30pm today.