Body of one missing teenager found in Sungai Perak, search ongoing for second missing student Posted on February 19, 2025 By serv PARIT, Feb 18 — One of the two teenagers who went missing in Sungai Perak at Kampung Tepus yesterday was found drowned near the spot where they had entered the water to retrieve a fallen ball. Perak Tengah police chief Superintendent Hafezul Helmi Hamzah, in a statement, said the body… Read more
Brothers, aged five and seven, seriously hurt after motorcycle collision with lorry on their way to school in Nibong Tebal Posted on February 19, 2025 By serv NIBONG TEBAL, Feb 18 — Two brothers, who were on their way to school, sustained serious injuries after the motorcycle they were on collided with a lorry at the entrance to Jalan Besar Sungai Bakap here today. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) district police chief Supt Chong Boo Khim said that… Read more
Home Ministry revises SOP for citizenship applications to align with new constitutional amendment Posted on February 19, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing citizenship applications is being amended and adjusted to ensure its implementation is in line with the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 which was passed during the last Dewan Rakyat session, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar… Read more
TV stations face strict action for non-compliance, warns Fahmi after AJL cross-dressing incident Posted on February 19, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The government will take firm action against any television station that violates established guidelines, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. He said failure to comply with these guidelines and licensing conditions could have consequences for the parties involved. “I assure you that the government will take… Read more
Selangor police question witnesses over Mao Zedong engraving with communist poem at Semenyih memorial site Posted on February 19, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Police have recorded statements from three witnesses regarding a stone engraving featuring the face of former Chinese Communist Party chairman Mao Zedong along with a poem promoting communist ideology at a memorial site in Semenyih, Selangor. Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said… Read more
Chief secretary to govt chairs special task force meeting on measures to improve Malaysia’s Corruption Perception Index Posted on February 18, 2025 By serv PUTRAJAYA, Feb 17 — The Special Task Force on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) held its second meeting today to discuss measures aimed at improving Malaysia’s performance in the CPI, with particular attention to the decline in scores in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook survey and the Economist Intelligence Country… Read more
PM Anwar calls for schools in Malaysia to foster safety, comfort and success during surprise visit to SK Kampung Baru (VIDEO) Posted on February 18, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — As the 2025/2026 school session begins today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants schools to be places that are safe, comfortable, and filled with hope, as education is the key to success. In a Facebook post, Anwar said that despite his busy schedule, he… Read more
‘The scene was chaotic’: Police officer recounts finding and covering Zayn Rayyan’s body with sweater amid search, court told Posted on February 18, 2025 By serv PETALING JAYA, Feb 17 — A police officer told the Sessions Court here today that he covered the body of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin with his sweater upon discovering the autistic child lying unconscious on a sandy rock in a stream near Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai. Corporal Mohammad… Read more
Home minister: New IPCC complaint system SPEAKS to launch next month with enhanced complaint handling and real-time updates Posted on February 18, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The Investigation and Complaints Management System (SPEAKS) developed by the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) is expected to be launched next month to replace the existing complaints system which is more conventional. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the new system will make… Read more
Jakim takes swift action over viral cross-dressing incident involving Muslim men, urges respect for religious sensitivities Posted on February 18, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) has taken immediate action following an incident that went viral depicting several Muslim men involved in cross-dressing during an entertainment event yesterday. JAKIM director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee posted on the department’s Facebook page that the incident had… Read more