Bersatu postpones supreme council, division polls for up to 18 months
KUALA LUMPUR: The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia supreme council has agreed that elections at division level and the supreme council will be postponed for a period of not more than 18 months in accordance with clause 14.15 of the party’s constitution. Read full story
Fahmi denies one of his officers subject of MACC probe
KUALA TERENGGANU: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has dismissed an allegation that one of his officers is under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Read full story
Cops cripple car theft syndicate, six men arrested
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have busted a syndicate involved in stealing multi-purpose and four-wheel drive vehicles with the arrest of six men in an operation carried out around Subang Jaya and Bentong, Pahang. Read full story
TVET institution to be set up for better cooperation, says Zahid
KUALA TERENGGANU: A Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institution Unit will be established to coordinate student recruitment and courses offered by 1,260 institutions across the country. Read full story
DAP to contest Teratai state seat
DAP will stand in Teratai in the state elections, Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said. The party won the seat in the 2018 state polls but its candidate Bryan Lai left in 2021 to become an independent representative.
The last-placed runner who became Cambodia’s darling
EVERYONE in Phnom Penh, it seems, wants a selfie with Bou Samnang. The Cambodian runner has become a star of the SEA Games since her gritty performance in the 5,000m. Although she came last, her determination to finish the race under torrential rain charmed the country and even won plaudits from Prime Minister Hun Sen.
14 heatstroke cases recorded
THE Health Ministry (MOH) has recorded a total of 14 cases of heatstroke as of yesterday amid the current hot spell. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Suani said the ministry expects the number of heatstroke victims to increase till August.
Babysitter nabbed over suspected abuse of 7-month-old boy
POLICE arrested a babysitter in Taman Universiti, Johor Baru, yesterday for allegedly abusing a seven-month-old boy. Johor Bahru Utara district police chief Balveer Singh said the 34-year-old woman, who was previously charged with child abuse in another case, was arrested at her house following a report lodged by the baby’s mother at 4.30am yesterday.
RMAF, CAAM conduct search-and-rescue exercise as part of Lima'23 prep
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) conducted a search and rescue exercise (SAREX) for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2023 (Lima’23) from May 9 to 12. Read full story
Tighten management to beat bullying, Mohamad tells Armed Forces
SEREMBAN: Every organisation in the armed forces should strengthen their management to overcome the problem of bullying among personnel, says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full story