GEORGE TOWN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) in Penang issued 2,724 summonses for various offences over the 13-day Ops Khas Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026, which began on March 13. Read full story
Retiree loses RM337,000 to investment scam
KUANTAN: A pensioner lost more than RM337,000 after being duped into a nonexistent investment scheme offering high returns earlier this year. Read full story
Kedah Education Dept to decide on PdPR based on MetMalaysia readings
ALOR SETAR: The Kedah State Education Department (JPN) will continue to monitor temperature readings issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) before deciding whether the implementation of Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) in the state will be continued. Read full story
Approve Chinese school projects swiftly to avoid increased costs, says Dr Wee
JOHOR BARU: Delays in approving Chinese school projects have led to rising construction costs, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
Grow your own veggies to soften the blow of pricey produce, urges CAP
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians should start growing their own vegetables to cushion the impact of rising food prices, says the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP). Read full story
Low workplace safety compliance among SMEs a serious concern, says Lee
KUALA LUMPUR: Low compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards across industries, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), remains a serious concern that demands urgent action, said Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Read full story
Heatwave recorded in four Kedah districts as of 6am
KUALA LUMPUR: Four districts in Kedah, namely Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Pendang and Baling, recorded a Level Two heat wave as of 6am Sunday (March 29). Read full story
Strong quake hits Banda Sea, no tsunami threat to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia following a strong earthquake that struck Banda Sea, Indonesia, early Sunday (March 29) morning. Read full story
Hot weather: T'ganu schools ordered to ensure students have enough drinking water
KUALA NERUS: The Terengganu Education Department has instructed all schools in the state to ensure that sufficient drinking water is provided to students to cope with the current hot weather. Read full story
60ha of Rompin oil palm plantation fire brought under control, says Bomba
KUANTAN: Nearly 60ha of a fire spanning 300ha of an oil palm plantation in Rompin has been put out as of 5pm Saturday (March 28). Read full story