Nation

Negri cops nab suspect believed to have burnt several copies of the Quran

SEREMBAN: Police have detained a 25-year-old male suspect believed to be responsible for burning several copies of the Quran, says Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad.

Nation

Green turtles return to Kelantan coast after three decades

KOTA BARU: After a three-decade absence, sea turtles have returned to the Kelantan coast after several hatchlings were discovered in Pasir Puteh on Monday (Aug 24).

Nation

Different audit methods behind RM4.8bil TH gap, says former auditor-general

KUALA LUMPUR: Different audit methodologies were behind the RM4.8bil gap between Lembaga Tabung Haji's (TH) reported profit and its financial position review, says Tan Sri Dr Madinah Mohamad.

Sabah & Sarawak

Marine cops seize nearly RM500,000 worth of illicit ciggies in Tawau

KOTA KINABALU: Over RM500,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes were seized while a man jumped into the sea to flee from security forces during a raid in the Tawau district early Monday (Aug 24).

Nation

PAC should prioritise investigating TH's post-2017 affairs, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) should prioritise a proposal to establish a special investigative body to examine Tabung Haji's affairs from 2017 to 2025, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

Amirudin tasked with detailing cooperation for Melaka state election

SERDANG: Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has been tasked with detailing the proposed cooperation between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional, including seat allocations for the Melaka state election.

Nation

Ipoh road closures and traffic diversions announced for National Day

IPOH: Major roads across the city centre will be closed and traffic diverted from Friday (Aug 28) through National Day on Monday (Aug 31) for state-level parade rehearsals and celebrations.

Nation

Unhealthy API levels hit west coast as haze drifts from Sumatra

PETALING JAYA: Air Pollutant Index measurements along almost the entire Malaysian west coast opposite Sumatra island are now at unhealthy levels above 150.

Nation

Missing 14-year-old Ampang boy returns home safe

PETALING JAYA: A 14-year-old boy who was reported missing after leaving his home in Kampung Tasik Permai, Ampang, last Thursday was found safe after returning home early Tuesday (Aug 25).

Nation

Asean must stop treating haze as an annual ritual, says Lee Lam Thye

PETALING JAYA: Asean must stop treating transboundary haze as an annual ritual and take stronger action to prevent the recurring crisis, said social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Nation

RCI findings may have differed had I testified, says former auditor-general

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) might have reached different findings had she been called to testify, says former auditor-general Tan Sri Dr Madinah Mohamad.

Nation

Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for eight states until 3pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across eight states, effective until 3pm on Tuesday (Aug 25).

Nation

Sultan Nazrin warns of rising threats to Muslim character, identity

IPOH: Both Muslim character and the identity of the ummah face serious challenges that must be addressed, says Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

Nation

Haze hits unhealthy levels across 30 areas in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: The air quality across 30 areas in Malaysia was reported to be at unhealthy levels on Monday (Aug 25).

Nation

Immigration Dept lodges police report over viral claims over applicant's alleged mistreatment

PETALING JAYA: The Immigration Department has lodged a police report over a viral social media post alleging an applicant experienced mistreatment while dealing with officers at the UTC Pudu Sentral Immigration office.

Nation

Haze: Number of areas with unhealthy air quality surge to 30

PETALING JAYA: Thirty areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10am on Monday (Aug 25), according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).

Nation

Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for five states until 1pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across five states, effective until 1pm on Tuesday (Aug 25).

Nation

Pengerang bushfire expands to over 51ha as firefighting efforts continue

PENGERANG: A bushfire along the Punggai-Sebana Cove bypass road here has expanded to 51.4ha as of Tuesday (Aug 25) morning, up from the 29ha reported the day before.

Nation

Hot weather: 17 areas under Level 1 status, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a Level 1 (caution category) hot weather status for 17 areas across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Nation

10 injured in roller coaster incident

SUBANG JAYA: An accident at a roller coaster in a theme park here has left 10 people injured.