Dungun police: Man finds hand grenade while cutting grass on East Coast Expressway 2 Posted on February 17, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — A man discovered a hand grenade while cutting grass along the East Coast Expressway 2 near Bukit Besi in Dungun, Terengganu today. Dungun District Police Chief Superintendent Maizura Abdul Kadir told Harian Metro that the grenade was found at around 12.50pm. “The man spotted an… Read more
Abang Johari dismisses Sarawak Cabinet reshuffle talk, says status quo remains Posted on February 17, 2025 By serv KUCHING, Feb 16 — Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today dismissed speculations of a state Cabinet reshuffle, affirming that the current administration will remain unchanged. Speaking to reporters after closing the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Convention at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today, Abang Johari,… Read more
Fahmi urges Petra News to settle salary and statutory arrears promptly Posted on February 17, 2025 By serv SERI KEMBANGAN, Feb 16 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today urged Petra News Sdn Bhd to hold discussions with its employees to immediately resolve the issue of arrears involving statutory contributions and delayed payment of salaries. He said the publishers of news portals, The Malaysian Insight, The Vibes and Getaran,… Read more
‘Ops Sky’ investigation enters final phase, report due soon, says MACC chief Posted on February 17, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is finalising its investigation into ‘Ops Sky’ an operation targeting corruption and money laundering involving a financial consulting firm and officials from multiple financial institutions. Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the probe is expected to conclude within a… Read more
School’s in: Parents make final dash for supplies as Malaysia’s new academic year kicks off Posted on February 17, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — As the 2025/2026 school session begins tomorrow, parents in the federal capital and 10 states are making last-minute preparations to ensure their children are fully equipped for the new academic year. A Bernama check at several supermarkets and school supply stores here found that many… Read more
School starts Sunday for Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu Posted on February 16, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — Parents in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu are not missing out on the weekend opportunity to make final preparations for their children’s schooling needs ahead of the opening of the 2025 school session in these three states tomorrow. A Bernama survey at several premises in the… Read more
An emergency call, a locked bathroom in a Batu Gajah house and a dead woman inside Posted on February 16, 2025 By serv IPOH, Feb 15 — A woman was found dead in the locked bathroom of a house in Taman Yuk Kwan near Batu Gajah today. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said his team received an emergency call from the victim’s husband at 9.33… Read more
Higher education minister calls for full probe into varsity hospital’s suspension of paediatrician after claims spread onlin Posted on February 16, 2025 By serv LUMUT, Feb 15 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir today urged all parties not to exaggerate the issue regarding the recent suspension of a part-time consultant at a paediatric department of a university hospital. He said it was inappropriate to make accusations and spreading unfounded statements… Read more
Melaka official says Islamic council investigating claims woman forced to shelter in surau after denied aid Posted on February 16, 2025 By serv MELAKA, Feb 15 — The Melaka Islamic Religious Council (MAIM) will investigate viral claims that a woman being forced to seek shelter in a surau in Kampung Kolam Limbongan for the past four days after failing to obtain aid from the council. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee… Read more
Azam Baki: Compliance and integrity from politicians key to end money politics and cleaner govt Posted on February 16, 2025 By serv SEREMBAN, Feb 15 — Lawmakers play a crucial role in ensuring that political funds can be controlled more transparently and with integrity through stricter policies, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. He said that controls with transparency and integrity were necessary, as money politics could… Read more