KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — A kindergarten teacher passed away in Johor this morning, five days after being bitten by a black-necked spitting cobra. Aznon Sapin @ Mohd Said, 56, was pronounced dead at 7.20am at Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital in Batu Pahat, where she had been unconscious since her…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — The significant increase in investments, especially in the cutting-edge technology sector, should be utilised by local companies so that the people will continue to be given the appropriate opportunities. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said CG Global Profastex Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, located in the…

KUCHING, Dec 7 — Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak has pledged its full cooperation with authorities in the investigation of a bribery case involving a company director and a civil servant in the state. JKR Sarawak director Cassidy Morris confirmed the department’s awareness of the case and emphasised its commitment…

MIRI, Dec 7 — A 16-year-old boy died while another motorcyclist sustained minor injuries after their motorcycles were involved in an accident with a car at Jalan Kuala Lawas in Lawas last night. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the deceased, identified as Nazirul Fitri Lizam, died on…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that the party is fine with not being given any ministerial positions in the unity government and government-linked companies (GLCs). The MCA president underscored that MCA was principled and capable of upholding democracy by ensuring checks and…

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 6 — Police are investigating the alleged abuse of a 10-year-old student by a school teacher here. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub Selamat said they received a report on the case yesterday. “We received the report on Dec 5, and the case is being investigated…

TUMPAT, Dec 6 — The Home Ministry (KDN) is maintaining full preparedness for the second wave of floods, adopting the same measures used during the first wave to ensure swift response and effective management. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the strategy prioritises saving lives and protecting property. “All…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the government and the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) have carried out comprehensive quantitative and qualitative studies on the implementation of the revamped National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0. He said various academic studies, alongside youth engagement…

IPOH, Dec 6 — The High Court here was told today that the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Ipoh district police headquarters (IPD) took over the investigations into the murder of student Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie from the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division. Ipoh CID chief DSP Mohd…

TUMPAT, Dec 6 — The Home Ministry (KDN) is intensifying efforts to rehabilitate followers of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) to prevent them from reverting to deviant teachings prohibited by religious authorities. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed KDN to adopt…